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Instituto Sonhe

São Paulo Reg 34775027/0001-78 · Receita Federal Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Instituto Sonhe

Somos uma ONG que trabalha há 14 anos com crianças e adolescentes em alta vulnerabilidade social na Cracolândia.

Founded
Headquarters
São Paulo
Foundation type
Private Association (Associação Privada)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international 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

Instituto Sonhe is a registered international nonprofit based in São Paulo, Brazil. It is registered with the Receita Federal (CNPJ). It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its registration number is 34775027/0001-78. 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.

Instituto Sonhe 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 international charities in Brazil is 62/100.

Instituto Sonhe is located in São Paulo, Brazil. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.

Instituto Sonhe is classified as a International organization, registered in Brazil. It operates as a Associação Privada. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Instituto Sonhe. 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.

Instituto Sonhe 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 Instituto Sonhe 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.

Somos uma ONG que trabalha há 14 anos com crianças e adolescentes em alta vulnerabilidade social na Cracolândia. Instituto Sonhe is classified as a international organization registered in Brazil. The organization was founded in 2018.

Among international charities registered in Brazil: Instituto Sonhe's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is in line with the peer average of 62/100.

Instituto Sonhe 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.

Instituto Sonhe 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 34775027/0001-78.

You can verify Instituto Sonhe'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 34775027/0001-78. 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 34775027000178. 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 Instituto Sonhe 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

JO
Joana Gabriela De Assis Machado
President

Officers & trustees (3)

Source: Public filings

JO
Joana G••••••• D• A•••• M••••••
President
RE
Rene S••••••• D•• S•••••
Director
SE
Sergio G•••••• P•••••
Director
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Peer charities

Other international in Brazil, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Instituto Sonhe This page 62 - -
Instituto Forever5 62 - -
Criar Brasil 62 - -
Obboxe 62 - -
Cieds Brasil 62 - -
Abichama 62 - -
International Myeloma Foundation Latin America 62 - -
Danaprev - Sociedade de Previdencia Complementar 62 - -
Associacao Hemocione 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.

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 Instituto Sonhe

What is Instituto Sonhe?
Instituto Sonhe is a international private association based in São Paulo, Brazil. Somos uma ONG que trabalha há 14 anos com crianças e adolescentes em alta vulnerabilidade social na Cracolândia.
When was Instituto Sonhe founded?
Instituto Sonhe was founded in 2018.
Where is Instituto Sonhe located?
Headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.
Is Instituto Sonhe trustworthy?
Instituto Sonhe 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 Instituto Sonhe's registration number?
Registration: 34775027/0001-78 (Brazil).
What is Instituto Sonhe's website?
https://institutosonhe.org
Are donations to Instituto Sonhe 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.