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Smile Train Brasil

ASSOCIACAO SMILE TRAIN BRASIL

São Paulo Reg 22827914/0001-63 · Receita Federal Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About Smile Train Brasil

Smile Train supports cleft care that\u0027s always there for children in need. Join 3M+ supporters in making the world smile.

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

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OSCIP desde 2015

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in Brazil
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
Peer average: 62

Red flags

· All clear
Receita Federal status change
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Smile Train Brasil is a registered youth development nonprofit based in São Paulo, Brazil. It is registered with the Receita Federal (CNPJ). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its registration number is 22827914/0001-63. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Smile Train Brasil 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 youth development charities in Brazil is 62/100.

Smile Train Brasil is located in São Paulo, Brazil. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Smile Train Brasil is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in Brazil. It operates as a Associação Privada.

Smile Train Brasil 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 Smile Train Brasil 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.

Smile Train supports cleft care that\u0027s always there for children in need. Join 3M+ supporters in making the world smile. Smile Train Brasil is classified as a youth development organization registered in Brazil. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among youth development charities registered in Brazil: Smile Train Brasil's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 62/100.

Smile Train Brasil 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.

Smile Train Brasil 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 22827914/0001-63.

You can verify Smile Train Brasil'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 22827914/0001-63. 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 22827914000163. 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 Smile Train Brasil 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.

Smile Train Brasil is qualified as an OSCIP (Organização da Sociedade Civil de Interesse Público) by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security (Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública, MJSP) under Lei 9.790/1999. The OSCIP qualification is granted only to nonprofits whose activities fall within one of 13 public-interest areas (social assistance, culture, education, health, environment, consumer protection, citizenship, free legal aid, scientific research, microcredit, ethical economic development, etc.) AND that meet strict governance, financial-transparency, and audit requirements. Holders may sign 'Termo de Parceria' contracts with federal, state and municipal governments to execute public programmes. You can verify the qualification at https://mapaosc.ipea.gov.br/detalhar/22827914000163.

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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

CA
Camila Rocha E Silva
President

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

CA
Camila R•••• E S••••
President
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Peer charities

Other youth development in Brazil, by integrity assessment

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Smile Train Brasil This page 59 - -
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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 Smile Train Brasil

What is Smile Train Brasil?
Smile Train Brasil is a youth development private association based in São Paulo, Brazil. Smile Train supports cleft care that\u0027s always there for children in need. Join 3M+ supporters in making the world smile.
When was Smile Train Brasil founded?
Smile Train Brasil was founded in 2015.
Where is Smile Train Brasil located?
Headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil.
Is Smile Train Brasil trustworthy?
Smile Train Brasil 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 Smile Train Brasil's registration number?
Registration: 22827914/0001-63 (Brazil).
What is Smile Train Brasil's website?
https://smiletrain.org
Are donations to Smile Train Brasil 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.