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Fundação Bissaya Barreto

Missão da Fundação é continuar a Obra criada e mantida por Bissaya Barreto, quer como cidadão, quer como criador e orientador de organismos assistenciais contribuindo para a promoção …

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64
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
64/100 · methodology

About Fundação Bissaya Barreto

IPSS | "Façamos felizes as crianças da nossa terra"

Founded
Headquarters
Coimbra
Foundation type
Fundação
Size
large

Mission

Missão da Fundação é continuar a Obra criada e mantida por Bissaya Barreto, quer como cidadão, quer como criador e orientador de organismos assistenciais contribuindo para a promoção da população da Região Centro e dando expressão organizada ao dever de solidariedade e de justiça social através de atividades que concretizem aquele desiderato.

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 education in Portugal
Integrity Assessment This charity: 64
Peer average: 64

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

GiveRadar's verified records show Fundação Bissaya Barreto with a complete profile.

  • GiveRadar has verified financial records for only 1% of education charities in Portugal, and this is one of them. See national comparisons
  • Established in 1958, it is among the oldest education charities in Portugal GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 64 places it in the top 1% of the 3,009 education charities in Portugal GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its contact details. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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

Fundação Bissaya Barreto is a registered education nonprofit based in Coimbra, Portugal. It is registered with the Portuguese DGPJ registry. It was founded in 1958 and has been operating for 68 years. Its registration number is PT-500833443. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 64/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports €13M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Fundação Bissaya Barreto's official registration number is PT-500833443, as recorded in the national registry of Portugal.

Fundação Bissaya Barreto has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. 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 64 ('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 Portugal is 64/100.

Fundação Bissaya Barreto is located in Coimbra, Portugal. The organization was established in 1958 and has been active for 68 years.

Based on official tax filings, Fundação Bissaya Barreto has €13M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of €2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Fundação Bissaya Barreto is classified as an Education organization, registered in Portugal. It operates as a Fundação. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has €13M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Fundação Bissaya Barreto. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Fundação Bissaya Barreto 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.

Among education charities registered in Portugal: Its annual revenue of €13M is well above the peer average of €2M.

Annual revenue
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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
313
Still gathering leadership data

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Raquel Costa recebe Prémio Bissaya Barreto de Literatura para a Infância 2026 - Notícias de Coimbra
Apr 2026
www.noticiasdecoimbra.pt
"25 Mulheres" vence Prémio Bissaya Barreto de Literatura para a Infância - Diário de Coimbra
Apr 2026
www.diariocoimbra.pt
Raquel Costa vence Prémio Bissaya Barreto de Literatura para a Infância - Observador
Apr 2026
observador.pt
Prémio Bissaya Barreto de Literatura Para a Infância - Direção-Geral da Educação (DGE)
Jan 2026
dge.mec.pt
Centro Bissaya Barreto apresenta programa focado na sustentabilidade humana - Notícias de Coimbra
Jan 2026
www.noticiasdecoimbra.pt
Um livro, dois autores e 5.000€: já conhece o Prémio Bissaya Barreto 2026? - Notícias de Coimbra
Dec 2025
www.noticiasdecoimbra.pt
Carlos Fiolhais integra o Conselho de Curadores da Fundação Bissaya Barreto - Notícias de Coimbra
Dec 2025
www.noticiasdecoimbra.pt
Fundação Bissaya Barreto distinguida como membro honorário da Ordem dos Arquitetos - Diário de Coimbra
Oct 2025
www.diariocoimbra.pt
Fundação Bissaya Barreto tem novo Presidente do Conselho de Curadores - Notícias de Coimbra
Sep 2025
www.noticiasdecoimbra.pt
Fundação Bissaya Barreto “chumba” nova entrada do Portugal dos Pequenitos - Notícias de Coimbra
Nov 2024
www.noticiasdecoimbra.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 11,239
Education this charity 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
Financial filings
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
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 7
  • Financial data · Annual revenue figure on record
  • 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 · 1958
Not available · 4
  • 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 Fundação Bissaya Barreto

What is Fundação Bissaya Barreto?
Fundação Bissaya Barreto is a education fundação based in Coimbra, Portugal. IPSS | "Façamos felizes as crianças da nossa terra"
When was Fundação Bissaya Barreto founded?
Fundação Bissaya Barreto was founded in 1958.
Where is Fundação Bissaya Barreto located?
Headquartered in Coimbra, Portugal.
What is Fundação Bissaya Barreto's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately €10M-€100M.
Is Fundação Bissaya Barreto trustworthy?
Fundação Bissaya Barreto has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64 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 Fundação Bissaya Barreto's registration number?
Registration: PT-500833443 (Portugal).
What is Fundação Bissaya Barreto's website?
https://www.fbb.pt
Are donations to Fundação Bissaya Barreto 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.