Corporate Partnerships
Corporate Impact
Your company can be part of the change. Together we build real opportunities for more than 2,049 children and youth in Ciudad Bolívar, Bogotá. Corporate social responsibility matters most when it transforms lives.
Where does your company file taxes?
We are a registered nonprofit in each country. Your tax benefit, currency, and the receipt you get depend on where your company files taxes.
Is your company based somewhere else? Write to us and we'll guide you
ESAL registered with the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce
Certified nonprofit in Colombia
Fundación Cigarra is a nonprofit entity (ESAL, Entidad Sin Ánimo de Lucro) duly registered and regulated under Colombian law. An ESAL is an organization whose main purpose is not profit but social, educational, and cultural work.
- Who receives the donation
- Fundación Cigarra, nonprofit entity (ESAL)
- Tax ID
- NIT 830.121.170-4
- Tax benefit
- 25% discount on Colombian income tax (Art. 257 of the Tax Statute)
- Proof of donation
- Donation certificate for your income tax return before the DIAN
- Currency
- Colombian pesos (COP)
ESAL legal framework
Nonprofit entities in Colombia are regulated by Decree 2150 of 1995, Law 22 of 1987, and the Tax Statute. Fundación Cigarra meets every requirement for permanence, renewal, and reporting before the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce and the DIAN, guaranteeing the full legality of donations made by companies and individuals.
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Social Investment with Tax Returns
Transforming the future of 192 children in Ciudad Bolívar. Optimize your tax burden while supporting first-class education and nutrition.
Gold Plan
$14.840.000
COP
Tax discount (25%)
$3.710.000
Covers a full month of education, meals, and all programs for the 192 children of the Cigarra Foundation.
InquirePlatinum Plan
$74.200.000
COP
Tax discount (25%)
$18.550.000
Six months of comprehensive support. Includes bimonthly progress reports and a semester donation certificate.
InquireAnnual Plan
$163.240.000
COP
Tax discount (25%)
$40.810.000
A full year of transformation. Maximum social impact with quarterly reports, annual certificate, personalized letter, and event invitation.
InquireDid you know 25% of your donation comes back as a tax discount?
Every donation gives you a discount on your Colombian income tax (Art. 257 of the Tax Statute) equal to 25% of the amount donated.
25% tax discount on the amount donated, applied to your income tax (Art. 257 of the Tax Statute).
Donation certificate: Fundación Cigarra issues the certificate that supports your income tax return, promptly and professionally.
Tax shield: if you can't apply the full discount this year, you can use it in the next 4 tax periods.
For an exact assessment of your case, consult your accountant or tax advisor.
What does the Sponsorship Plan include?
Questions from companies in Colombia
How much can my company deduct?
Do I receive a donation certificate?
Is there a minimum donation amount?
How are funds used?
What kind of reporting do I receive?
How can I verify you are a legitimate organization?
Does your company file taxes in the United States?
501(c)(3) recognized by the IRS
IRS-Recognized 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
In the United States we are registered as Cigarra Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization recognized by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Donations from U.S. individuals and corporations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
- Who receives the donation
- Cigarra Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization
- Tax ID
- EIN 68-0505337
- Tax benefit
- Federal deduction up to 10% of taxable income (IRC §170(b)(2))
- Proof of donation
- Official 501(c)(3) receipt for your federal filing
- Currency
- U.S. dollars (USD)
U.S. Tax-Exempt Status
As a 501(c)(3) organization, the Cigarra Foundation meets all IRS requirements for tax-exempt status. Donors can deduct their contributions on their federal tax returns under IRS Section 170. We provide official tax receipts for all donations. Our EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0505337.
Start small. Make real impact.
You don't need a large budget to become a corporate donor. Our SMB packages are designed for small and medium-sized U.S. businesses that want a 501(c)(3)-verified tax deduction and a meaningful CSR story.
Starter
$300/month
Your company's logo on our website, a monthly impact report, and an official 501(c)(3) donation receipt for your IRS filing.
Includes
- Logo on cigarra-foundation.org
- Monthly impact report (PDF)
- Official tax receipt by email
- Certificate of corporate giving
Growth
$600/month
Everything in Starter plus social media recognition and bimonthly photo reports showing real children your donation is helping.
Includes
- Everything in Starter
- Monthly social media mention
- Bimonthly photo report
- Featured in newsletter (2,000+ subscribers)
Partner
$1,200/month
Full co-branding partnership. Banner on our homepage, quarterly personalized report, invitation to our annual gala, and a dedicated impact page.
Includes
- Everything in Growth
- Homepage banner placement
- Quarterly personalized report
- Annual gala invitation
- Dedicated impact web page
Social Investment with Tax Returns
Transforming the future of 192 children in Ciudad Bolívar. Optimize your tax burden while supporting first-class education and nutrition.
Gold Plan
$3,805
USD
Federally tax-deductible (IRC §170)
Covers a full month of education, meals, and all programs for the 192 children of the Cigarra Foundation.
InquirePlatinum Plan
$19,026
USD
Federally tax-deductible (IRC §170)
Six months of comprehensive support. Includes bimonthly progress reports and a semester donation certificate.
InquireAnnual Plan
$41,856
USD
Federally tax-deductible (IRC §170)
A full year of transformation. Maximum social impact with quarterly reports, annual certificate, personalized letter, and event invitation.
InquireYour donation is tax-deductible
As a 501(c)(3) organization, corporate donations to the Cigarra Foundation are deductible up to 10% of your taxable income under IRS Section 170(b)(2). At the 21% corporate tax rate, every dollar donated saves your company 21 cents in federal taxes.
Tax deduction up to 10% of taxable income on your federal return (IRC §170(b)(2)). Excess carries forward 5 years.
Tax receipt: The Cigarra Foundation provides an official donation receipt for your tax filing, delivered promptly by email.
Corporate donors may also qualify for state-level tax benefits depending on your state of incorporation.
Consult your tax advisor for your specific situation.
What does the Sponsorship Plan include?
Verified on Benevity
For U.S. Company Employees — Donate Through Your Workplace
If you work at Microsoft, Google, Apple, Salesforce, or any of the 1,000+ companies that use Benevity for corporate giving, you can donate to Cigarra directly through your employee giving portal — and most likely get your donation matched.
Double the impact of your donation
Many companies match their employees' donations. Check if your employer has a matching gift program and double your impact at no extra cost.
Does your company match donations?
Thousands of companies in the U.S. match donations their employees make to 501(c)(3) organizations like the Cigarra Foundation. This means your donation could be worth double or even triple.
$4-7 billion
in matching gifts go unclaimed every year in the U.S.
Companies with matching gifts: Microsoft, Google, Apple, GE, Johnson & Johnson, and thousands more.
How does it work?
Donate to the Cigarra Foundation
Check with HR if your company has a matching program
Submit the request — your company matches your donation
Questions from U.S. companies
How much can my company deduct?
Do I receive a tax receipt?
Is there a minimum donation amount?
Can my employees donate through their workplace giving portal?
How are funds used?
What kind of reporting do I receive?
How can I verify your 501(c)(3) status?
Does your company file taxes in Colombia?
Why become a partner
Investing in social impact is investing in your company's future — and in Colombia's.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Strengthen your company's CSR strategy with a partner that has over 24 years of real impact in one of Bogotá's most vulnerable communities.
Tax Benefits
In Colombia, your donation earns a 25% income tax discount. In the United States, it is deductible as a gift to a 501(c)(3) organization. Choose your country for details.
See details by countryMeasurable and Reportable Impact
Receive detailed reports on the impact of your social investment: number of beneficiaries, outcome indicators, and photographic evidence.
Brand Strengthening
Associate your brand with a high social impact cause. Visibility across our channels, events, and annual reports reaching 2,049+ beneficiaries and their families.
Ways to collaborate
We offer different partnership models to adapt to each company's needs and objectives.
Corporate Donation
Monetary contributions with an official certificate or receipt for your tax benefit, in Colombia or the United States. Flexible amounts based on your company's capacity.
Corporate Volunteering
Organize volunteer days for your employees. Team building activities with real social impact in education, art, and recreation.
Program Sponsorship
Sponsor one of our 14 active programs: education, music, dance, arts, technology, library, and more.
Corporate Sponsorship Plan
Your company sponsors one or more children for a full year. Includes education, meals, access to all programs, and personalized progress reports for each beneficiary.
In-Kind Donation
Contribute school supplies, tech equipment, musical instruments, food, furniture, or sports equipment.
Co-branding & Partnerships
Strategic partnerships for mutual visibility. Your brand featured at our events, social media, printed materials, and impact reports.
How it works
From first contact to measurable impact in 4 simple steps.
Initial Contact
Reach out via WhatsApp, email, or our form. Our corporate team responds within 24 hours.
Custom Proposal
We design a partnership tailored to your company's CSR goals, budget, and preferred impact area.
Partnership Agreement
Sign a simple partnership agreement. Once the donation is confirmed, we issue your donation certificate (Colombia) or 501(c)(3) receipt (United States) for your tax filing.
Impact Reports
Receive quarterly reports with photos, metrics, and stories. See exactly how your investment transforms lives.
Results that speak for themselves
Over two decades of transparent and measurable work. These are the numbers that back our mission.
2,049+
Children Helped
24
Years of Service
14
Active Programs
100+
Jobs Generated
1,240+
Families Benefited
15+
Corporate Partners
Companies that trust us
We have the support of companies and organizations committed to the social development of Ciudad Bolívar. Our corporate partners are a fundamental part of the impact we generate.
Platinum Partners
Gold Partners
Silver Partners
Transforming Partnerships
Over more than 24 years, we have built strong partnerships with private sector companies, international organizations, and government institutions. Each partner contributes uniquely to the well-being of our beneficiaries.
- More than 15 active corporate partners
- Partnerships with national and international organizations
- Agreements with educational institutions
- Collaboration with local government entities
Your company can be the next partner
Join our network of corporate partners and generate real impact.
Contact UsApply for a corporate partnership
Fill out the form and our team will contact you within 24 hours with a proposal tailored to your company.
info@cigarra.org
Phone
+57 321 246 5421
Write now
Address
Calle 71 Q sur No. 27-60, Ciudad Bolivar
Guaranteed response within 24 business hours
Your company can change a child's story
Every corporate partnership multiplies the impact. With your company's support, more children and youth in Ciudad Bolívar can access education, art, culture, and real development opportunities.
Tax benefits