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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr is a registered health nonprofit based in Manizales, Caldas, Colombia. It is registered with the RUES (Registro Unico Empresarial y Social). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its registration number is NIT-900952473. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100. 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 48 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in Colombia is 50/100.
Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr is located in Manizales, Caldas, Colombia. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr is classified as a Health organization, registered in Colombia. It operates as a Fundación. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.
Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Chamber of Commerce. Visit the Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Among health charities registered in Colombia: Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100 is in line with the peer average of 50/100.
Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr is registered in Colombia. Donations to organizations with RTE (Regimen Tributario Especial) status from DIAN may be tax-deductible for the donor. The deductible amount is limited to 40% of the donation value and cannot exceed 30% of the taxpayer's net income for the year. The organization must issue a certificado de donacion (official donation certificate) for the donor's tax return. Organizations without RTE status cannot issue tax-deductible donation receipts.
Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr is a Colombian foundation (fundacion) - a non-membership legal entity created to manage assets dedicated to a specific social, cultural, educational, or charitable purpose, governed under the Colombian Civil Code. All Colombian nonprofit entities (Entidades Sin Animo de Lucro, or ESALs) are registered in the RUES (Registro Unico Empresarial y Social) through the local Chamber of Commerce (Camara de Comercio), and this organization is identified by NIT (Numero de Identificacion Tributaria) 900952473.
You can verify Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr's legal status in several ways. First, search the RUES (Registro Unico Empresarial y Social) public portal at https://www.rues.org.co/ using NIT 900952473. The RUES record shows the official name, legal form, registration status, registered address, and the Chamber of Commerce where the organization is registered. Second, verify the NIT with DIAN (Direccion de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales) at https://muisca.dian.gov.co/ to confirm the organization's tax status and whether it has RTE (Regimen Tributario Especial) qualification. You can also ask the organization for its most recent estatutos (bylaws) and estados financieros (financial statements), which must be filed annually with the Chamber of Commerce. If the RUES record is active and the financial reports are available, the organization is legitimately registered.
Yes. Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr has been qualified under the Regimen Tributario Especial (RTE) by DIAN (Colombia's national tax authority). RTE status means the organization is recognized as a tax-exempt nonprofit entity and can issue donation certificates (certificados de donacion) that qualify donors for tax benefits. RTE-qualified organizations must meet specific transparency and governance requirements set by DIAN, including annual reporting and public disclosure of their activities and finances.
Common donation methods in Colombia include bank transfer (transferencia bancaria) through major banks like Bancolombia, Davivienda, and Banco de Bogota; the PSE (Pagos Seguros en Linea) online payment system; and credit or debit cards. Some organizations also accept donations through platforms like Vaki (vaki.co, Colombia's leading crowdfunding platform) or GiveDirectly. For international donors, bank wire transfers and services like PayPal or Wise are options, though you should confirm with the organization which international transfer methods they support.
Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr is based in Manizales, Caldas, the department containing Manizales, part of the Coffee Axis with strong educational and environmental organizations. Organizations in Manizales can be looked up in the RUES through the local Chamber of Commerce.
Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr was registered in 2016, making it approximately 10 years old. Colombian ESALs must renew their registration annually with the Chamber of Commerce to maintain active status. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and compliance with annual renewal requirements.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Colombia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr is registered in Colombia. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr is registered in Colombia. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Quick facts about Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr
- What is Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr?
- Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr is a health foundation based in Manizales, Colombia.
- When was Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr founded?
- Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr was founded in 2016.
- Who leads Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr?
- Lopez Gomez Luis Fernando serves as Legal Representative.
- Where is Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr located?
- Headquartered in Manizales, Colombia.
- Is Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr trustworthy?
- Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48 out of 100 (Partial 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 Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr's registration number?
- Registration: NIT-900952473 (Colombia).
- Are donations to Fundacion de Paramedicos Busqueda y Rescate Ser-Byr tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Colombia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.