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Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao

Ijuí, Rio Grande do Sul Reg 89649974/0001-04 · Receita Federal Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao

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Founded
Headquarters
Ijuí, Rio Grande do Sul
Foundation type
Private Association (Associação 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: 59
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

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Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Ijuí, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It is registered with the Receita Federal (CNPJ). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its registration number is 89649974/0001-04. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao 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 arts & culture charities in Brazil is 62/100.

Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao is located in Ijuí, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.

Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Brazil. It operates as a Associação Privada.

Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao 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 Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao 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.

Este site está em construção e hospedado na SAN Internet. Comece agora a utilizar seu sistema de hospedagem de sites SAN. Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in Brazil. The organization was founded in 1982.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Brazil: Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 62/100.

Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao 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.

Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao 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 89649974/0001-04.

You can verify Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao'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 89649974/0001-04. 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 89649974000104. 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 Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao 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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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Brazil under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

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Luis Francisco Schroer
President

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Luis F•••••••• S••••••
President
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in Brazil, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao This page 59 - -
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) - 1 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

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Quick facts about Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao

What is Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao?
Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao is a arts & culture private association based in Ijuí, Brazil. Este site está em construção e hospedado na SAN Internet. Comece agora a utilizar seu sistema de hospedagem de sites SAN.
When was Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao founded?
Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao was founded in 1982.
Where is Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao located?
Headquartered in Ijuí, Brazil.
Is Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao trustworthy?
Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao 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 Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao's registration number?
Registration: 89649974/0001-04 (Brazil).
What is Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao's website?
https://san.psi.br
Are donations to Grupo de Folclore Fogo de Chao 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.