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Associação Existir

Temos como missão desenvolver respostas ajustadas às populações portadoras de deficiência, cidadãos e famílias em situação de carência económica e social da região do Algarve, elevando o nível …

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
52/100 · methodology

About Associação Existir

IPSS | Queremos ser uma associação de referência na comunidade, promovendo uma resposta completa, afectiva e integrada aos clientes dos nossos serviços, centrando neles o princípio e a lógica da nossa acção, procurando melhorar a sua qualidade de vida

Founded
Headquarters
Loulé, Faro
Foundation type
Associação

Mission

Temos como missão desenvolver respostas ajustadas às populações portadoras de deficiência, cidadãos e famílias em situação de carência económica e social da região do Algarve, elevando o nível de bem – estar físico, mental e social, contribuindo para a melhoria da sua qualidade de vida.É uma instituição de solidariedade social sem fins lucrativos e tem como fins desenvolver actividades no âmbito de intervenção de populações deficientes e desfavorecidas.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Portugal
Integrity Assessment This charity: 52
Peer average: 65

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Base de Dados Social status change, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Associação Existir has a substantially complete profile.

  • Established in 1994, it predates 86% of the community development charities in Portugal GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 97% of the 11,239 community development charities in Portugal it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its contact details. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Associação Existir is a registered community development nonprofit based in Loulé, Faro, Portugal. It is registered with the Portuguese DGPJ registry. It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its registration number is PT-503394904. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 52/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Associação Existir's official registration number is PT-503394904, as recorded in the national registry of Portugal.

Associação Existir has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('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 community development charities in Portugal is 64/100.

Associação Existir is located in Loulé, Faro, Portugal. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.

Associação Existir is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Portugal. It operates as an Associação.

According to GiveRadar's records, Associação Existir is registered with the Portuguese DGPJ registry and overseen by the DGPJ. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

IPSS | Queremos ser uma associação de referência na comunidade, promovendo uma resposta completa, afectiva e integrada aos clientes dos nossos serviços, centrando neles o princípio e a lógica da nossa acção, procurando melhorar a sua qualidade de vida Associação Existir is classified as a community development organization registered in Portugal. The organization was founded in 1994.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Portugal under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
44
Still gathering leadership data

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Jovem de Quarteira representou a Associação Existir no «Festival da Canção para Pessoas com Deficiência» - A voz do Alga
Oct 2025
www.avozdoalgarve.pt
Associação Existir: Onde a inclusão é mais do que uma promessa - Jornal do Algarve
Aug 2025
jornaldoalgarve.pt
Associação Existir | Palestra "Integração das pessoas com deficiência nas empresas" - Mais Algarve
Oct 2024
maisalgarve.pt
MAR Shopping Algarve celebra 30 anos da Associação EXISTIR com exposição e espetáculos - Mais Algarve
Sep 2024
maisalgarve.pt
Associação Existir «em movimento» e com muitos tons de azul na «Blue Week» - A voz do Algarve
Jan 2023
www.avozdoalgarve.pt
Associação Existir comemora a Primavera com festa especial - A voz do Algarve
May 2022
www.avozdoalgarve.pt
...Cláudia Gonçalves | Associação Existir - A voz do Algarve
Dec 2021
www.avozdoalgarve.pt
LOULÉ | Associação Existir inaugura em breve loja social e apresenta jardim sensorial - planetalgarve
Feb 2021
planetalgarve.com
Associação Existir inaugura loja social em Loulé - Sul Informação
Feb 2021
www.sulinformacao.pt

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Cause areas in Portugal

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Arts & Culture 20,602
Community Development this charity 11,239
Education 3,009
Social Services 1,108
Health 618
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Most common causes in Portugal

Causes charities work on most.

Eldercare & Aging 362
Disability 130
Disaster Relief 84
Peace 77
Hunger 56
Mental Health 39
Cultural Heritage 35
Veterans 30

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Portuguese Ministry of Justice
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Registry checked
Apr 1, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1994
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Associação Existir

What is Associação Existir?
Associação Existir is a community development associação based in Loulé, Portugal. IPSS | Queremos ser uma associação de referência na comunidade, promovendo uma resposta completa, afectiva e integrada aos clientes dos nossos serviços, centrando neles o princípio e a lógica da nossa acção, procurando melhorar a sua qualidade de vida
When was Associação Existir founded?
Associação Existir was founded in 1994.
Where is Associação Existir located?
Headquartered in Loulé, Faro, Portugal.
Is Associação Existir trustworthy?
Associação Existir has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 Associação Existir's registration number?
Registration: PT-503394904 (Portugal).
What is Associação Existir's website?
https://existir.org.pt/
Are donations to Associação Existir tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Portugal 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.