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Fundacao Ubaldino do Amaral

Sorocaba, São Paulo Reg 71466288/0001-32 · Receita Federal Sign up to see website
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62
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Fundacao Ubaldino do Amaral

The Ubaldino Foundation of Amaral (FUA) was officially established on July 31, 1964, within the Perseverance III Masonic Store of Sorocaba. Its birth occurred as a result of the purchase of the Southern Cross Editor S/A, endorsed by its 21 founders. Since its inception, the FUA has been working to spread philanthropy on several fronts, Read more about HISTORY[...]

A Fundação Ubaldino do Amaral (FUA) foi constituída oficialmente no dia 31 de julho de 1964, dentro da Loja Maçônica Perseverança III, de Sorocaba. Seu nascimento ocorreu em consequência da compra da Editora Cruzeiro do Sul S/A, avalizada pelos seus 21 instituidores. Desde seus primórdios, a FUA trabalha para difundir a filantropia em várias frentes, Leia mais sobreHISTÓRIA[…]

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Founded
Headquarters
Sorocaba, São Paulo
Foundation type
Private Foundation (Fundação Privada)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development 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
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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Fundacao Ubaldino do Amaral is a registered community development nonprofit based in Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil. It is registered with the Receita Federal (CNPJ). It was founded in 1966 and has been operating for 60 years. Its registration number is 71466288/0001-32. 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 Ubaldino do Amaral 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 community development charities in Brazil is 62/100.

Fundacao Ubaldino do Amaral is located in Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil. The organization was established in 1966 and has been active for 60 years.

Fundacao Ubaldino do Amaral is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Brazil. It operates as a Fundação Privada. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Fundacao Ubaldino do Amaral. 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 Ubaldino do Amaral 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 Ubaldino do Amaral 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.

The Ubaldino Foundation of Amaral (FUA) was officially established on July 31, 1964, within the Perseverance III Masonic Store of Sorocaba. Its birth occurred as a result of the purchase of the Southern Cross Editor S/A, endorsed by its 21 founders. Since its inception, the FUA has been working to spread philanthropy on several fronts, Read more about HISTORY[...] Fundacao Ubaldino do Amaral is classified as a community development organization registered in Brazil. The organization was founded in 1966.

Among community development charities registered in Brazil: Fundacao Ubaldino do Amaral's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is in line with the peer average of 62/100.

Fundacao Ubaldino do Amaral 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 Ubaldino do Amaral 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 71466288/0001-32.

You can verify Fundacao Ubaldino do Amaral'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 71466288/0001-32. 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 71466288000132. 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 Ubaldino do Amaral 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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Leadership

HE
Helio Sola Aro
President

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

HE
Helio S••• A••
President
JO
Joao J••• S•••••• N•••
Director
LA
Laelso R••••••••
Director
PA
Paulo P•••• P••••••
Founder
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Peer charities

Other community development in Brazil, by integrity assessment

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Fundacao Ubaldino do Amaral This page 62 - -
Funep 62 - -
Fundacao Jk 62 - -
Associacao Parqville Pinheiros 62 - -
Associacao Civil Vale Mais Eletric 62 - -
Instituto Rpc 62 - -
Instituto Souza Cruz 62 - -
Adcb 62 - -
A S a 62 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue)
Officers and trustees
Receita Federal (Brazilian Federal Revenue) - 4 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

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 Ubaldino do Amaral

What is Fundacao Ubaldino do Amaral?
Fundacao Ubaldino do Amaral is a community development private foundation based in Sorocaba, Brazil. The Ubaldino Foundation of Amaral (FUA) was officially established on July 31, 1964, within the Perseverance III Masonic Store of Sorocaba. Its birth occurred as a result of the purchase of the Southern Cross Editor S/A, endorsed by its 21 founders. Since its inception, the FUA has been working to spread philanthropy on several fronts, Read more about HISTORY[...]
When was Fundacao Ubaldino do Amaral founded?
Fundacao Ubaldino do Amaral was founded in 1966.
Where is Fundacao Ubaldino do Amaral located?
Headquartered in Sorocaba, Brazil.
Is Fundacao Ubaldino do Amaral trustworthy?
Fundacao Ubaldino do Amaral 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 Ubaldino do Amaral's registration number?
Registration: 71466288/0001-32 (Brazil).
What is Fundacao Ubaldino do Amaral's website?
https://fua.org.br
Are donations to Fundacao Ubaldino do Amaral 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.