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Centro Educacional Opcao

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About Centro Educacional Opcao

Most routine demands require people skills that go far beyond intellectual aspects. Knowing how to relate, being able to work cooperatively, being emotionally balanced, being proactive and mastering another language are some of the basic demands of a competent individual and able to collaborate with society in the 21st century.

A maior parte das demandas de rotina exigem das pessoas habilidades que vão muito além de aspectos intelectuais. Saber se relacionar, estar apto a trabalhar de forma cooperada, ser emocionalmente equilibrado, ser pró ativo e dominar um outro idioma são algumas das demandas básicas de um indivíduo competente e capaz de colaborar com a sociedade no século XXI.

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Founded
Headquarters
Uberaba, Minas Gerais
Foundation type
Private Association (Associação Privada)
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Brazil
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
Peer average: 62

Red flags

· All clear
Receita Federal status change
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Centro Educacional Opcao is a registered education nonprofit based in Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It is registered with the Receita Federal (CNPJ). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its registration number is 26040642/0001-08. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports R$83K in annual revenue.

Centro Educacional Opcao has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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 59 ('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 education charities in Brazil is 62/100.

Centro Educacional Opcao is located in Uberaba, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.

Based on official tax filings, Centro Educacional Opcao has R$83K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Centro Educacional Opcao is classified as a Education organization, registered in Brazil. It operates as a Associação Privada. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has R$83K in annual revenue.

Centro Educacional Opcao has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Receita Federal. Visit the Centro Educacional Opcao profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Most routine demands require people skills that go far beyond intellectual aspects. Knowing how to relate, being able to work cooperatively, being emotionally balanced, being proactive and mastering another language are some of the basic demands of a competent individual and able to collaborate with society in the 21st century. Centro Educacional Opcao is classified as a education organization registered in Brazil. The organization was founded in 1992.

Among education charities registered in Brazil: Centro Educacional Opcao's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 62/100. Its annual revenue of R$83K is comparable to the peer average of R$87K.

Centro Educacional Opcao 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.

Centro Educacional Opcao 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 26040642/0001-08.

You can verify Centro Educacional Opcao'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 26040642/0001-08. 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 26040642000108. 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.

Contact Centro Educacional Opcao directly for current donation methods. 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.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Leadership

LU
Luis Carlos Afonso Junior
President

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

LU
Luis C••••• A••••• J•••••
President
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Latest news

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3 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Luto: Morre em Conquista o professor Raymundo Vianna - Blog do Redação
Apr 2025
blogdoredacao.com.br
Cresol amplia projetos de educação financeira e atende mais de 23 mil crianças e jovens - Cresol
Apr 2024
cresol.com.br
Colégio Anchieta é mais uma vez destaque nos Jogos da Rede Particular - SulBahiaNews
Aug 2017
www.sulbahianews.com.br

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Peer charities

Other education in Brazil, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Centro Educacional Opcao This page 59 $14,151 -
Associacao de Jornalistas de Educacao 62 - -
Efort 62 - -
Instituto par Educacao 62 - -
Plano de Saude Unifenas 62 - -
Arcuss 62 - -
Ecompjr 62 - -
Associacao Franqueados Sor Brasil 62 - -
Instituto Lapidando Sonhos 62 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue)
Financial filings
Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue)
Officers and trustees
Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue) - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
60%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Centro Educacional Opcao

What is Centro Educacional Opcao?
Centro Educacional Opcao is a education private association based in Uberaba, Brazil. Most routine demands require people skills that go far beyond intellectual aspects. Knowing how to relate, being able to work cooperatively, being emotionally balanced, being proactive and mastering another language are some of the basic demands of a competent individual and able to collaborate with society in the 21st century.
When was Centro Educacional Opcao founded?
Centro Educacional Opcao was founded in 1992.
Where is Centro Educacional Opcao located?
Headquartered in Uberaba, Brazil.
What is Centro Educacional Opcao's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately R$10K-R$100K.
Is Centro Educacional Opcao trustworthy?
Centro Educacional Opcao has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 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 Centro Educacional Opcao's registration number?
Registration: 26040642/0001-08 (Brazil).
What is Centro Educacional Opcao's website?
https://ensinoopcao.com.br
Are donations to Centro Educacional Opcao 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.