Opportunities to Give through Mexican organizations

In addition to intermediary institutions like ICF, there are several organizations in Mexico that can accept U.S. donations and provide grants to Mexican charities in Baja California Sur (most of these cannot provide a U.S. tax deduction however):

• Fondo Mexicano para la Conservación de la Naturaleza (FMCN):  FMCN works with public agencies in Mexico, such as SEMARNAT and CONANP to provide financial resources for protected areas management. http://www.fmcn.org.

• Fondo Sudcaliforniano para las Áreas Naturales Protegidas de Baja California Sur (FOSANP):  FOSANP collects donations for protected areas in Baja California Sur – Vizcaino Biosphere Reserve, Islas del Golfo de California Flora and Fauna Reserve, Cabo Pulmo National Park, Loreto Bay National Park, Sierra La Laguna, and Cabo San Lucas Flora and Fauna Reserve. http://www.fosanp.org

• La Paz Community Foundation:  Although this group is just one year old, they are focusing on renovation in the historic district of La Paz and various civic projects throughout the city.

• Fundación Internacional de la Comunidad (FIC):  FIC is located in Tijuana, but it has at least two donor-advised funds that can accept donations for organizations in Baja California Sur – Yo Soy Mulegé and La Paz Community Foundation. http://www.ficbaja.org

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