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Brazil's largest animal protection organization. We work for the protection of rights and respect for animals. Find out how you can help!
Maior organização de proteção animal do Brasil. Atuamos pela defesa dos direitos e respeito aos animais. Descubra como você pode ajudar!
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmpara Animal is a registered animal welfare nonprofit based in São Paulo, Brazil. It is registered with the Receita Federal (CNPJ). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its registration number is 12791298/0001-84. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. No red flags have been detected.
Ampara Animal has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 62 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for animal welfare charities in Brazil is 61/100.
Ampara Animal is located in São Paulo, Brazil. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Ampara Animal is classified as a Animal Welfare organization, registered in Brazil. It operates as a Associação Privada. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Ampara Animal. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Ampara Animal has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Receita Federal. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Brazil's largest animal protection organization. We work for the protection of rights and respect for animals. Find out how you can help! Ampara Animal is classified as a animal welfare organization registered in Brazil. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among animal welfare charities registered in Brazil: Ampara Animal's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is in line with the peer average of 61/100.
Ampara Animal is registered in Brazil. While general charitable donations are not directly deductible for individuals, donations to certain government-approved funds (such as those for children's rights or elderly welfare) may qualify for deductions of up to 6% of your income tax due.
Ampara Animal is a Brazilian private association (associação privada) - the most common legal form for nonprofits in Brazil. An associação is a membership-based legal entity created by at least two people for a non-economic purpose; decisions are made by the general assembly of members, governed under articles 53-61 of the Brazilian Civil Code (Lei 10.406/2002). Associações privadas are by far the largest category of Brazilian nonprofits - there are roughly 670,000 of them registered with the Receita Federal under nonprofit 'natureza jurídica' codes. It is registered with the Receita Federal under the Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica (CNPJ), with CNPJ 12791298/0001-84.
You can verify Ampara Animal's legal status in three ways. First, look up the Receita Federal CNPJ record directly: https://solucoes.receita.fazenda.gov.br/Servicos/cnpjreva/Cnpjreva_Solicitacao.asp and enter CNPJ 12791298/0001-84. The result page shows the official razão social, legal form (natureza jurídica), registered address, primary economic activity (CNAE), and current status (ativa / suspensa / baixada). Second, search the Mapa das OSCs maintained by IPEA (https://mapaosc.ipea.gov.br/) using either the name or the CNPJ 12791298000184. Mapa OSC aggregates Receita data plus public-sector partnerships and employment counts for over 800,000 Brazilian civil-society organisations. Third, ask the organisation for its most recent estatuto social (bylaws, registered with the local cartório de registro civil de pessoas jurídicas) and its most recent prestação de contas (annual financial report) - legitimate Brazilian nonprofits will share these on request. If the CNPJ is active, the Mapa OSC record matches, and the estatuto / financial report are available, the organisation is legitimate.
You can donate to Ampara Animal directly through its donation page (https://institutoamparanimal.org.br/doacao/). Brazilian charities overwhelmingly use Pix - Brazil's instant central-bank payment system, free for individuals and accepted by every retail bank. Pix payments settle in seconds using the recipient's CPF/CNPJ, email, phone or random key (chave Pix) and are the default donation channel for most Brazilian nonprofits. Other common channels: boleto bancário (printable payment slip), TED / DOC bank transfer to the organisation's conta corrente, PicPay, Mercado Pago, PagSeguro, and credit card via Brazilian fundraising platforms such as Vakinha, Benfeitoria, Catarse, Kickante, and Sympla. International donors can give via PayPal, GoFundMe, or international wire transfer (SWIFT). For tax-deductible giving under IRPF (income tax), donations must be channelled through specific funds - FUMCAD / Fundo da Criança e do Adolescente, Fundo do Idoso, and incentive laws for culture (Lei Rouanet), sports (Lei de Incentivo ao Esporte) and health (Pronon, Pronas/PCD); donations to most other charities are NOT deductible from Brazilian income tax. Always confirm the recipient's CNPJ and current Receita status before sending funds.
Ampara Animal is qualified as an OSCIP (Organização da Sociedade Civil de Interesse Público) by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security (Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública, MJSP) under Lei 9.790/1999. The OSCIP qualification is granted only to nonprofits whose activities fall within one of 13 public-interest areas (social assistance, culture, education, health, environment, consumer protection, citizenship, free legal aid, scientific research, microcredit, ethical economic development, etc.) AND that meet strict governance, financial-transparency, and audit requirements. Holders may sign 'Termo de Parceria' contracts with federal, state and municipal governments to execute public programmes. You can verify the qualification at https://mapaosc.ipea.gov.br/detalhar/12791298000184.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Brazil under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Ampara Animal is registered in Brazil. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Ampara Animal is registered in Brazil. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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NeutralShopee e Instituto Ampara Animal se unem no Abril Laranja com campanha de doações e evento de adoção em São… - Gazeta da Semana
Instituto Ampara Animal participa do Avistar Brasil 2026 com atividades sobre biodiversidade e primatas paulistanos - campograndenoticias.com.br
Ação solidária: parceria entre Shopee e Instituto Ampara Animal reforça combate aos maus-tratos de animais - FashionNetwork Brasil
Adoção pet em parceria com Ampara Animal - Mogi Shopping
Animais no ambiente corporativo ajudam a reduzir estresse e melhorar a qualidade de vida | SEGS Portal... - SEGS Portal Nacional
Shopee e Instituto Ampara Animal promovem atendimentos veterinários gratuitos em Guarulhos - Click Guarulhos
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Shopee se une à Ampara Animal pelos cuidados aos animais - Terra
Shopee e Instituto Ampara Animal se unem para oferecer cuidados a animais - Central do Varejo
Shopee e Instituto Ampara Animal lançam projeto que amplia acesso a cuidados veterinários gratuitos em SP - Portal Cães e Gatos
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Quick facts about Ampara Animal
- What is Ampara Animal?
- Ampara Animal is a animal welfare private association based in São Paulo, Brazil. Brazil's largest animal protection organization. We work for the protection of rights and respect for animals. Find out how you can help!
- When was Ampara Animal founded?
- Ampara Animal was founded in 2010.
- Where is Ampara Animal located?
- Headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.
- Is Ampara Animal trustworthy?
- Ampara Animal has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Ampara Animal's registration number?
- Registration: 12791298/0001-84 (Brazil).
- What is Ampara Animal's website?
- https://amparanimal.org.br
- Are donations to Ampara Animal tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Brazil under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.