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Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98

Lambari, Minas Gerais Reg 29123187/0001-00 · Receita Federal Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98

Artists, artisans and lovers of art and culture in the South of Minas: know what the 98 has to offer you!

Artistas, artesão e amantes da arte e da cultura do Sul de Minas: saiba o que o Vagão 98 tem a oferecer para você!

Translated from Portuguese by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Lambari, Minas Gerais
Foundation type
Private Foundation (Fundação Privada)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in Brazil
Integrity Assessment This charity: 62
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

Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98 is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Lambari, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It is registered with the Receita Federal (CNPJ). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its registration number is 29123187/0001-00. 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.

Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98 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 arts & culture charities in Brazil is 62/100.

Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98 is located in Lambari, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98 is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Brazil. It operates as a Fundação Privada. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98. 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.

Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98 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. Visit the Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98 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.

Artists, artisans and lovers of art and culture in the South of Minas: know what the 98 has to offer you! Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98 is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in Brazil. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Brazil: Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is in line with the peer average of 62/100.

Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98 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.

Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98 is a Brazilian private foundation (fundação privada) - a non-membership legal entity created by the founder(s) endowing it with assets dedicated to a specific charitable, religious, cultural, educational, scientific, or moral purpose. Foundations are governed under articles 62-69 of the Civil Code and are subject to permanent oversight by the local Ministério Público (public prosecutor's office). Fundações are the second-most common legal form for Brazilian nonprofits. Unlike associações, they have no members and require permanent oversight by the local Ministério Público to ensure the founder's specified purpose continues to be served. It is registered with the Receita Federal under the Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica (CNPJ), with CNPJ 29123187/0001-00.

You can verify Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98'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 29123187/0001-00. 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 29123187000100. 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 Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98 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

AN
Ana Paula Lemes De Souza
President

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

AN
Ana P•••• L•••• D• S••••
President
DE
Debora D• S•••• N•••••••
Director
RE
Renato D• B••••
Director
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Latest news

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5 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

População de Caxambu (MG) reivindica intervenções urgentes no Parque das Águas - Brasil de Fato
Nov 2024
www.brasildefato.com.br
População de Caxambu quer obras imediatas no Parque das Águas - Portal da Assembleia Legislativa de Minas Gerais
Nov 2024
www.almg.gov.br
Concurso Literário Oneyda Alvarenga está com inscrições abertas - BLOG DO MADEIRA
Sep 2023
blogdomadeira.com.br
Cefet-MG – Varginha promove Concurso Literário Oneyda Alvarenga - Fundação Cultural de Varginha
Sep 2023
fundacaoculturaldevarginha.com.br
10 melhores Centros culturais - MG - Buser
May 2022
www.buser.com.br

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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue)
Officers and trustees
Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue) - 3 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No Demonstrações contábeis (CNPJ) on file
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 Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98

What is Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98?
Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98 is a arts & culture private foundation based in Lambari, Brazil. Artists, artisans and lovers of art and culture in the South of Minas: know what the 98 has to offer you!
When was Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98 founded?
Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98 was founded in 2017.
Where is Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98 located?
Headquartered in Lambari, Brazil.
Is Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98 trustworthy?
Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98 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 Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98's registration number?
Registration: 29123187/0001-00 (Brazil).
What is Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98's website?
https://vagao98.org
Are donations to Fundacao Cultural Vagao 98 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.