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Wuqu Kawoq Sa

Wuqu' Kawoq is a non-governmental organization that unites language, culture, and science to transform the health of Maya people in the indigenous highlands of Guatemala. Programs include primary …

Human Services Bethel, VT EIN: 208741625 (IRS) Reg: 20-8741625 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Wuqu Kawoq Sa

Led by indigenous health workers, Wuqu' Kawoq delivers comprehensive, high-quality, culturally competent care and research to transform health in rural Guatemala. Although almost half of all Guatemalans speak a Mayan language, most health care is delivered in Spanish. Many indigenous Maya people also confront discrimination, cost, and transportation barriers to accessing quality health care. The result is a range of substantial health disparities. For instance, while 46% of children in Guatemala suffer from chronic malnutrition, that rate exceeds 70% in many rural, indigenous communities. Founded in 2007, Wuqu' Kawoq (also known as Maya Health Alliance) is a community-based organization dedicated to breaking down barriers to health for all Guatemalans. We advance lasting changes in healthcare delivery across rural Guatemala so …

Founded
Headquarters
Bethel, VT
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium
Operating in
Guatemala

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2007

Mission

Wuqu' Kawoq is a non-governmental organization that unites language, culture, and science to transform the health of Maya people in the indigenous highlands of Guatemala. Programs include primary and complex medical care.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Operating countries (1)
Guatemala

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.94%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.89
Program$0.89
89% to programs beats the peer average (86%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Wuqu Kawoq Sa has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Wuqu Kawoq Sa is a registered human services nonprofit based in Bethel, VT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 208741625. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 81 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Wuqu Kawoq Sa's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 208741625. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Wuqu Kawoq Sa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.

Wuqu Kawoq Sa is located in Bethel, VT, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.

Based on official tax filings, Wuqu Kawoq Sa has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Wuqu Kawoq Sa is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 81 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Wuqu Kawoq Sa. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Wuqu Kawoq Sa holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Led by indigenous health workers, Wuqu' Kawoq delivers comprehensive, high-quality, culturally competent care and research to transform health in rural Guatemala. Although almost half of all Guatemalans speak a Mayan language, most health care is delivered in Spanish. Many indigenous Maya people also confront discrimination, cost, and transportation barriers to accessing quality health care. The result is a range of substantial health disparities. For instance, while 46% of children in Guatemala suffer from chronic malnutrition, that rate exceeds 70% in many rural, indigenous communities. Founded in 2007, Wuqu' Kawoq (also known as Maya Health Alliance) is a community-based organization dedicated to breaking down barriers to health for all Guatemalans. We... Wuqu Kawoq Sa is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.

Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Wuqu Kawoq Sa are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Wuqu Kawoq Sa is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 208741625, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
89% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
3

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

TH
Thomas M•••••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$3.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 81 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 81 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2007
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Wuqu Kawoq Sa

What is Wuqu Kawoq Sa?
Wuqu Kawoq Sa is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Bethel, United States. Led by indigenous health workers, Wuqu' Kawoq delivers comprehensive, high-quality, culturally competent care and research to transform health in rural Guatemala. Although almost half of all Guatemalans speak a Mayan language, most health care is delivered in Spanish. Many indigenous Maya people also confront discrimination, cost, and transportation barriers to accessing quality health care. The result is a range of substantial health disparities. For instance, while 46% of children in Guatemala suffer from chronic malnutrition, that rate exceeds 70% in many rural, indigenous communities. Founded in 2007, Wuqu' Kawoq (also known as Maya Health Alliance) is a community-based organization dedicated to breaking down barriers to health for all Guatemalans. We advance lasting changes in healthcare delivery across rural Guatemala so that high-quality care, health, and well-being are within reach for everyone. We serve 11,000 patients annually and are one of the only organizations in Guatemala providing comprehensive healthcare in indigenous Mayan languages. More than 90% of our staff are women, and 84% are indigenous. We are a recognized leader in the fields of rural health and implementation science and continuously evaluate our programs for opportunities to improve care and delivery. We also work for systems-level change in collaboration with a variety of government and nonprofit partners. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to achieve the best possible health, no matter where they were born or what language they speak.
When was Wuqu Kawoq Sa founded?
Wuqu Kawoq Sa was founded in 2007.
Who leads Wuqu Kawoq Sa?
Thomas Melvin serves as Treasurer.
Where is Wuqu Kawoq Sa located?
Headquartered in Bethel, VT, United States.
What is Wuqu Kawoq Sa's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is Wuqu Kawoq Sa trustworthy?
Wuqu Kawoq Sa has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Wuqu Kawoq Sa's registration number?
IRS EIN: 208741625. Registration: 20-8741625 (United States).
What is Wuqu Kawoq Sa's website?
http://www.wuqukawoq.org