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Union Internacional de la Marioneta

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
48/100 · methodology

About Union Internacional de la Marioneta

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Founded
Headquarters
Ibague, Tolima
Foundation type
Foundation (Fundación)

Verified certifications

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DIAN RTE Tax-Exempt

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in Colombia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 48
Peer average: 47

Red flags

· All clear
RUES deregistration
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Union Internacional de la Marioneta is a registered international nonprofit based in Ibague, Tolima, Colombia. It is registered with the RUES (Registro Unico Empresarial y Social). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its registration number is NIT-900620817. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Union Internacional de la Marioneta 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 international charities in Colombia is 47/100.

Union Internacional de la Marioneta is located in Ibague, Tolima, Colombia. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Union Internacional de la Marioneta is classified as a International organization, registered in Colombia. It operates as a Fundación.

Union Internacional de la Marioneta 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 Union Internacional de la Marioneta 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 international charities registered in Colombia: Union Internacional de la Marioneta's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48/100 is in line with the peer average of 47/100.

Union Internacional de la Marioneta 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.

Union Internacional de la Marioneta 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) 900620817.

You can verify Union Internacional de la Marioneta'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 900620817. 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. Union Internacional de la Marioneta 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.

Union Internacional de la Marioneta is based in Ibague, Tolima, the department containing Ibague, with agricultural associations and post-conflict reconciliation organizations. Organizations in Ibague can be looked up in the RUES through the local Chamber of Commerce.

Union Internacional de la Marioneta was registered in 2020, making it approximately 6 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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Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Colombia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

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Peña Yara Jaime Marcelo
Legal Representative

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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
RUES (Registro Único Empresarial y Social)
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 21, 2026
Profile completeness
25%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No annual financial filings on file
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Union Internacional de la Marioneta

What is Union Internacional de la Marioneta?
Union Internacional de la Marioneta is a international foundation based in Ibague, Colombia.
When was Union Internacional de la Marioneta founded?
Union Internacional de la Marioneta was founded in 2020.
Who leads Union Internacional de la Marioneta?
Peña Yara Jaime Marcelo serves as Legal Representative.
Where is Union Internacional de la Marioneta located?
Headquartered in Ibague, Colombia.
Is Union Internacional de la Marioneta trustworthy?
Union Internacional de la Marioneta 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 Union Internacional de la Marioneta's registration number?
Registration: NIT-900620817 (Colombia).
What is Union Internacional de la Marioneta's website?
http://www.unima.org
Are donations to Union Internacional de la Marioneta 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.