Wayuu Taya Foundation, Inc. is a New York not-for-profit corporation founded to help improve the lives of indigenous people in Latin America while maintaining and respecting their traditions, cultures and beliefs. The Internal Revenue Service has determined that Wayuu Taya Foundation, Inc. qualifies for classification as a Section 501(c)(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Code. Patricia C. Velásquez, also founded "Fundación Wayúu Taya”, a Venezuelan foundation furthering similar purposes. From time to time, the New York corporation makes grants to the Venezuelan foundation.