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Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal

Puxinanã, Paraíba Reg: 03904263/0001-13 (Receita Federal) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal

The Beneficial Spiritist Union of the Vegetable is a religion of Christian and reincarnationist foundation that uses Cha Hoasca (Ayahuasca) in its ritual.

O Centro Espírita Beneficente União do Vegetal é uma religião de fundamentação cristã e reencarnacionista que usa em seu ritual o Chá Hoasca (Ayahuasca).

Translated from Portuguese by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Puxinanã, Paraíba
Foundation type
Private Association (Associação Privada)

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

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

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Receita Federal status change, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal with a partial profile.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any religion charities in Brazil - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Brazil data
  • Its integrity score of 59 places it in the top 1% of the 45,955 religion charities in Brazil GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal is a registered religion nonprofit based in Puxinanã, Paraíba, Brazil. It is registered with the Receita Federal (CNPJ). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its registration number is 03904263/0001-13. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 59/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal's official registration number is 03904263/0001-13, as recorded in the national registry of Brazil.

Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal 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 religion charities in Brazil is 62/100.

Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal is located in Puxinanã, Paraíba, Brazil. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.

Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal is classified as a Religion organization, registered in Brazil. It operates as an Associação Privada.

According to GiveRadar's records, Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal is registered with the Receita Federal (CNPJ) and overseen by the Receita Federal. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The Beneficial Spiritist Union of the Vegetable is a religion of Christian and reincarnationist foundation that uses Cha Hoasca (Ayahuasca) in its ritual. Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal is classified as a religion organization registered in Brazil. The organization was founded in 2000.

Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal 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.

Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal 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 03904263/0001-13.

You can verify Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal'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 03904263/0001-13. 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 03904263000113. 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 Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal 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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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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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
1

Leadership

JO
Jose C••••• L••••
President

Officers & trustees (1)

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Cause areas in Brazil

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Community Development 386,478
Education 80,696
Religion this charity 45,955
Environment 27,435
Arts & Culture 14,557
Health 6,787
Social Services 2,854
International 2,779
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Most common causes in Brazil

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 386,452
Education 74,791
Religion 45,951
Environment 27,207
Arts & Culture 14,508
Early Childhood 6,538
Health 5,607
International Development 2,531

Sources and verification

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
Jun 4, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 4, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 2000
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No Demonstrações contábeis (CNPJ) on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal

What is Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal?
Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal is a religion private association based in Puxinanã, Brazil. The Beneficial Spiritist Union of the Vegetable is a religion of Christian and reincarnationist foundation that uses Cha Hoasca (Ayahuasca) in its ritual.
When was Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal founded?
Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal was founded in 2000.
Where is Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal located?
Headquartered in Puxinanã, Paraíba, Brazil.
Is Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal trustworthy?
Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal 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 Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal's registration number?
Registration: 03904263/0001-13 (Brazil).
What is Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal's website?
https://udv.org.br
Are donations to Centro Espirita Beneficente Uniao do Vegetal 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.