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Instituto Viva Cultura

Sinop, Mato Grosso Reg 18194099/0001-75 · Receita Federal Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About Instituto Viva Cultura

Instituto Viva Cultura is a community development organization based in SINOP, Brazil. Founded in 2013. Annual revenue: $60K. Registration: 18194099/0001-75.

Founded
Headquarters
Sinop, Mato Grosso
Foundation type
Private Association (Associação Privada)
Size
micro

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
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Instituto Viva Cultura is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Sinop, Mato Grosso, Brazil. It is registered with the Receita Federal (CNPJ). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its registration number is 18194099/0001-75. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports R$60K in annual revenue.

Instituto Viva Cultura 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.

Instituto Viva Cultura is located in Sinop, Mato Grosso, Brazil. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.

Based on official tax filings, Instituto Viva Cultura has R$60K in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Instituto Viva Cultura is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in Brazil. It operates as a Associação Privada. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has R$60K in annual revenue.

Instituto Viva Cultura 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 Instituto Viva Cultura 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.

Instituto Viva Cultura is a community development organization based in SINOP, Brazil. Founded in 2013. Annual revenue: $60K. Registration: 18194099/0001-75. Instituto Viva Cultura is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in Brazil. The organization was founded in 2013.

Among arts & culture charities registered in Brazil: Instituto Viva Cultura's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 62/100. Its annual revenue of R$60K is comparable to the peer average of R$88K.

Instituto Viva Cultura 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 Viva Cultura 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 18194099/0001-75.

You can verify Instituto Viva Cultura'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 18194099/0001-75. 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 18194099000175. 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 Viva Cultura 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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Annual revenue
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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

LU
Luiz Gustavo Da Silva Simoes
President

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

LU
Luiz G•••••• D• S•••• S•••••
President
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in Brazil, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Instituto Viva Cultura This page 59 $10,200 -
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)
Financial filings
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
50%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

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 Viva Cultura

What is Instituto Viva Cultura?
Instituto Viva Cultura is a arts & culture private association based in Sinop, Brazil. Instituto Viva Cultura is a community development organization based in SINOP, Brazil. Founded in 2013. Annual revenue: $60K. Registration: 18194099/0001-75.
When was Instituto Viva Cultura founded?
Instituto Viva Cultura was founded in 2013.
Where is Instituto Viva Cultura located?
Headquartered in Sinop, Brazil.
What is Instituto Viva Cultura's annual budget?
Annual revenue is approximately R$10K-R$100K.
Is Instituto Viva Cultura trustworthy?
Instituto Viva Cultura 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 Instituto Viva Cultura's registration number?
Registration: 18194099/0001-75 (Brazil).
What is Instituto Viva Cultura's website?
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Are donations to Instituto Viva Cultura 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.