What Medellín Children's Foundation does
Medellín Children's Foundation is a small US charity based in Denver. It was set up in 2022 after its team spent several months volunteering in Medellín's neighborhoods. It does not run programs of its own. Instead, it sends money and resources to community projects led by local people in and around Medellín, Colombia, with a focus on children's nutrition, education, health care and safety.
Its partners include La Cocina de Kima, a soup kitchen in the Villa Hermosa barrio that Kima Largacha started after watching her own three children go hungry; people from children to the elderly come there every day. Another is Semillas de Vida y Paz, a soccer and youth-development program in San Javier founded by former Colombian national soccer player Willington Cano, where children must attend school to take part. It also supports Fundación Acarpin, a children's home in nearby Copacabana that houses 61 children, and Educambio, an education enterprise that provides libraries, after-school programs and school supplies. The foundation reports more than 100,000 meals delivered, 150 children in soccer programs and 34 elementary-school scholarships.
It is a registered 501(c)(3), so gifts are tax-deductible for US donors, and it says over 96% of donations go to its Colombian projects. It is young (about $171,000 in 2025 revenue) and has not been rated by the major charity evaluators.
Key facts
- Reports 100,000+ nutritious meals delivered through its partner projects (MCF About page)
- Reports 150 children in soccer and development programs, 34 elementary-school scholarships and 7 community libraries (MCF About page)
- Reports 31 orphans receiving housing and psychological therapy; partner orphanage Fundación Acarpin is home to 61 children (About and Initiatives pages)
- Says over 96% of donations go directly to its projects in Colombia (donations page); 2025 revenue was $171,218 (ProPublica / IRS)
Before you give
- This is the US entity: a Denver-based 501(c)(3) (EIN 87-4728602) that funds Colombian partner projects, so US donors get a tax deduction.
- The online form on the donations page is for one-time gifts only; no recurring option is shown.
- Not rated by Charity Navigator: its profile page showed no rating, which fits a small organization founded in 2022.
Common questions
Is Medellín Children's Foundation a legitimate charity?
Tax status: US 501(c)(3) (IRS ruling 2022) — donations are tax-deductible for US taxpayers. It files with the IRS under EIN 87-4728602, and its annual returns are public on ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer. It isn't rated by the major evaluators, which is common for small, local and non-US charities. As with any charity, check its latest filings before a large gift.
Are donations to Medellín Children's Foundation tax-deductible?
US 501(c)(3) (IRS ruling 2022) — donations are tax-deductible for US taxpayers.
Where does Medellín Children's Foundation work?
Medellín Children's Foundation works in Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. It is based in Denver, CO (projects in Medellín and Antioquia, Colombia).
How do I donate to Medellín Children's Foundation?
Use the Donate button on this page — it goes straight to Medellín Children's Foundation's own donation page on medellinchildrensfoundation.org. randomcharity.com doesn't process payments, doesn't see your card details and takes no cut.
Sources
- medellinchildrensfoundation.org/
- medellinchildrensfoundation.org/donations
- medellinchildrensfoundation.org/about
- medellinchildrensfoundation.org/initiatives
- projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/874728602
- charitynavigator.org/ein/874728602
Profile researched and last reviewed September 2026. Ratings and figures change — the linked evaluator pages always show the current version.