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Fundacao Filos

Águas Lindas de Goiás, Goiás Reg 04572273/0001-61 · Receita Federal Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
60/100 · methodology

About Fundacao Filos

A collaborative proposal for data, networks and cultural intelligence A collaborative proposal for data, networks and cultural intelligence Why a lighthouse? We live a time when the excess of information coexists with the scarcity of orientation. Brazilian culture pulsates in all the

Uma proposta colaborativa por dados, redes e inteligência cultural Uma proposta colaborativa por dados, redes e inteligência cultural Por que um Farol? Vivemos um tempo em que o excesso de informação convive com a escassez de orientação. A cultura brasileira pulsa em todas as

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Founded
Headquarters
Águas Lindas de Goiás, Goiás
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: 60
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 Filos is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Águas Lindas de Goiás, Goiás, Brazil. It is registered with the Receita Federal (CNPJ). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its registration number is 04572273/0001-61. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. No red flags have been detected.

Fundacao Filos has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. 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 60 ('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 Filos is located in Águas Lindas de Goiás, Goiás, Brazil. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Fundacao Filos 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 Filos. 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 Filos has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Receita Federal. Visit the Fundacao Filos 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.

A collaborative proposal for data, networks and cultural intelligence A collaborative proposal for data, networks and cultural intelligence Why a lighthouse? We live a time when the excess of information coexists with the scarcity of orientation. Brazilian culture pulsates in all the Fundacao Filos is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in Brazil. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Brazil: Fundacao Filos's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100 is in line with the peer average of 62/100.

Fundacao Filos 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 Filos 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 04572273/0001-61.

You can verify Fundacao Filos'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 04572273/0001-61. 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 04572273000161. 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 Filos 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

MA
Mauro Pedro Correa Dos Santos
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

MA
Mauro P•••• C••••• D•• S•••••
Treasurer
SI
Silverio C••••• D•• S•••••
President
VA
Valtuir C••••• D•• S•••••
Secretary
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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Preço das casas nas Fontainhas pode subir - Jornal de Notícias
Apr 2008
www.jn.pt
Fundação Filos reclama terrenos no S. João de Deus - Jornal de Notícias
Mar 2008
www.jn.pt
Projecto de Rui Rio para Bairro S. João de Deus "foi de demolição e não de reconversão", diz padre Maia - RTP
Mar 2008
www.rtp.pt
Espaços para consumir drogas - Jornal de Notícias
Feb 2007
www.jn.pt
Imigrantes de Leste fazem tarefas menos qualificadas - Jornal de Notícias
Jun 2005
www.jn.pt
Conjuntura económica coloca crianças em risco - Jornal de Notícias
Mar 2005
www.jn.pt
Milhares de pessoas participaram na Marcha Branca - Público
Sep 2003
www.publico.pt

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in Brazil, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Fundacao Filos This page 60 - -
Associacao Haja! 62 - -
Associacao dos Lojistas do Patio Roraima Shopping 62 - -
Associacao Cultural Ouvidor 63 62 - -
Urbem 62 - -
Amigos da Arte 62 - -
Instituto de Cultura Holistica 62 - -
Paulus 62 - -
Associacao Cultural e Social Noam Hashem 62 - -

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 Filos

What is Fundacao Filos?
Fundacao Filos is a arts & culture private foundation based in Águas Lindas de Goiás, Brazil. A collaborative proposal for data, networks and cultural intelligence A collaborative proposal for data, networks and cultural intelligence Why a lighthouse? We live a time when the excess of information coexists with the scarcity of orientation. Brazilian culture pulsates in all the
When was Fundacao Filos founded?
Fundacao Filos was founded in 2001.
Where is Fundacao Filos located?
Headquartered in Águas Lindas de Goiás, Brazil.
Is Fundacao Filos trustworthy?
Fundacao Filos has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60 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 Filos's registration number?
Registration: 04572273/0001-61 (Brazil).
What is Fundacao Filos's website?
https://cultura.org.br
Are donations to Fundacao Filos 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.