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Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade

Niterói, Rio de Janeiro Reg 30597876/0001-28 · Receita Federal Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade

Religious institution of social assistance and dissemination of Spiritist doctrine

Instituição religiosa de assistência social e divulgação da doutrina espírita

Translated from Portuguese by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Niterói, Rio de Janeiro
Foundation type
Religious Organization (Organização Religiosa)

Focus areas & reach

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How it stacks up against peers

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

Red flags

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Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade is a registered religion nonprofit based in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is registered with the Receita Federal (CNPJ). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its registration number is 30597876/0001-28. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade 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.

Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade is located in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.

Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade is classified as a Religion organization, registered in Brazil. It operates as an Organização Religiosa.

Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade 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 Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade 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.

Religious institution of social assistance and dissemination of Spiritist doctrine Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade is classified as a religion organization registered in Brazil. The organization was founded in 1980.

Among religion charities registered in Brazil: Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is in line with the peer average of 62/100.

Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade 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.

Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade is a Brazilian religious organisation (organização religiosa) - a specialised legal form created by Lei 10.825/2003 specifically for places of worship and ecclesiastical bodies. It enjoys broad self-governance under article 44 of the Civil Code and is constitutionally tax-exempt (immunidade tributária) under article 150-VI-b of the Brazilian Constitution. Organizações religiosas are constitutionally tax-exempt (immunidade tributária) and enjoy broad autonomy under the principle of separação de Igreja e Estado. They are not subject to the same disclosure rules that apply to associações and fundações. It is registered with the Receita Federal under the Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica (CNPJ), with CNPJ 30597876/0001-28.

You can verify Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade'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 30597876/0001-28. 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 30597876000128. 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 Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade 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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Leadership

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Marcos Alves De Souza
President

Officers & trustees (1)

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Marcos A•••• D• S••••
President
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Peer charities

Other religion in Brazil, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade This page 59 - -
Ipalpha 62 - -
Uniao Sul 62 - -
ONG Luz de Sophia 62 - -
Centro Espirita Caminho, Verdade e Vida 62 - -
Missao Solidaria 62 - -
Amep 62 - -
Coletivo por Um Ministerio Publico Transformador 62 - -
Brasil por Vidas - Bpv 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 Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade

What is Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade?
Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade is a religion religious organization based in Niterói, Brazil. Religious institution of social assistance and dissemination of Spiritist doctrine
When was Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade founded?
Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade was founded in 1980.
Where is Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade located?
Headquartered in Niterói, Brazil.
Is Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade trustworthy?
Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade 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 Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade's registration number?
Registration: 30597876/0001-28 (Brazil).
What is Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade's website?
https://sef.org.br
Are donations to Sociedade Espirita Fraternidade 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.