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Conviventia

EIN 27-3347580 · Houston, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

In obedience to the divine mandate of loving one another and committed to the proclamation of the truth and the word of God, Conviventia's mission is to work toward a world in which all people can live in freedom, with dignity and integrity.

Income
$746,956
Spending
$772,405
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
4
Volunteers
215
Highest pay
$37,828, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (7)
  1. $305,037 spent. Work Teams: Work teams bring ministry and capacity building to the programs in Colombia that provide opportunity for people to forge their path out of poverty. The work teams initiative immerses groups of caring individuals in a one week charitable experience in Colombia. Work teams support ongoing projects in the areas of education, child protection, income generation, community development, housing, health and humanitarian aid. Projects included ministry, medical outreach, infrastructure maintenance and repair, family outreach, train the trainer and more.
  2. $121,320 spent. Projects: Conviventia supports various projects that maintain or improve the capacity and effectiveness of programs addressing the root causes of poverty. From infrastructure improvements to adding technology in the schools, the programs become stronger.
  3. $118,041 spent. EDUCATION: Conviventia supports education programs designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations, providing opportunities for social and economic solutions to children trapped in poverty. The higher education fund facilitates access for exceptional graduates from the CDA schools. The sponsorship program provides support for the delivery of education to students in grades pre-school through high school.
  4. $39,133 spent. Child Protection and Family Strengthening: Conviventia works to prevent psychosocial risks and mitigate their effects on children. Our approach emphasizes equipping families with counseling, guidance, and practical tools to protect children from abuse, neglect, exploitation, or abandonment. We promote safer environments by fostering healthy family dynamics, supporting schools in their protective role, and mobilizing community leaders to be active agents of care. We advance this mission through family therapy, crisis intervention, and programs that restore broken relationships. By addressing root causes and promoting resilience, we help create protective networks where children can grow and thrive in safety and hope.
  5. $37,828 spent. Capacity Building: Conviventia is a grassroots development organization with a strong track record of program design and delivery. Drawing upon lessons, tools, strategies and best practices and making them available to organizations and community groups both domestically and in the region. Through the process of knowledge exchange and training, the capacity building program increases the capacity and overall effectiveness of the development and relief efforts of civil society organizations.
  6. $33,560 spent. Humanitarian Aid: Conviventia delivers medical, housing and nutritional assistance to impoverished families in Colombia, as well as responding to emergency relief and disaster recovery efforts when events occur.
  7. $20,011 spent. Income Generation: Conviventia's Income Generation program provides technical training to adults and job search and placement support, allowing families and individuals to sustain themselves and provide the opportunity to break free from poverty.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2010.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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