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What is BrazilFoundation?
BrazilFoundation is a nonprofit organization established in 2000 with the goal of generating resources for social entrepreneurs who propose creative and innovative solutions to challenges faced by communities throughout Brazil.

What does BrazilFoundation do?
BrazilFoundation generates and invests resources in small and medium-sized Brazilian nonprofits through five different programs:

Annual Project Selection: BrazilFoundation supports social projects submitted via an annual open call for proposal by small and medium-sized nonprofit organizations throughout Brazil.

Donor-Advised Grants: BrazilFoundation offers a trusted way for individuals and corporations who wish to support organizations of their choice in Brazil. The Foundation channels funding - following diligent review - to Brazilian nonprofit organizations recommended by donors - individuals and corporations in the US and in Brazil.

Project Bank: BrazilFoundation helps donors decide which project to support based on organizations previously supported by the Foundation that have a demonstrated track record of success.

Partnerships: BrazilFoundation offers its expertise in the nonprofit sector to advise corporations and institutions seeking to strengthen the impact of the organizations they support.

The Carioca Fund: The Carioca Fund, a BrazilFoundation initiative, mobilizes resources to train youth between the ages of 14-24 in technical and vocational programs so they can be competitive in the expanding job market in Rio de Janeiro. Working with partner institutions, the Carioca Fund invests in local civil society organizations (CSOs) in Rio de Janeiro that help young people complete their secondary education while preparing them for jobs in the formal economy.

Learn more about each BrazilFoundation's initiatives in the What We Do section of the website.

How are the projects funded?
BrazilFoundation currently relies on donations made by people and companies. The Annual Gala is the Foundation's flagship fundraising effort. Besides that, the Foundation raises resources through the donor-advised program, corporate sponsorships, cultural and social events, and the BrazilFoundation Friends Campaign.

Is the BrazilFoundation a nonprofit organization?
BrazilFoundation is a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)3 of the United States Tax Code, EIN 13 4131482, and an OSCIP (Public Interest Civil Society Organization) under Brazilian Law nº 9.790/1999, CNPJ 048395720001-10. Contributions to the BrazilFoundation are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law in the United States and in Brazil.

Where does the BrazilFoundation operate?
BrazilFoundation has offices in New York and Rio de Janeiro. The Foundation raises funds in the U.S. for the purpose of sponsoring qualified social investments in Brazil, and it provides support to social projects throughout Brazil.

How is the BrazilFoundation structured?
The Foundation counts on a team of employees and volunteers. It is governed by two boards: a Board of Directors, which closely monitors operations and development, and an Advisory Board, that guides broader initiatives.

How can I learn more about the BrazilFoundation?
Learn more about our mission, team, partners, annual reports, and endowment fund campaign in the About Us and What We Do sections of the website.

How do I contact the BrazilFoundation?
Select Contact Us at the top of our homepage, and fill in the blanks to send us a message.

How can my organization get help from the BrazilFoundation?
Every year BrazilFoundation issues a Request for Proposals on its website, inviting Brazilian organizations to submit projects for grant support. The objective of the selection is to support projects in the areas of Education, Health, Human Rights, Participatory Development, and Culture, with the potential to transform social conditions in Brazil. In particular, the Foundation seeks projects that present creative and effective solutions to pressing problems, that can become a point of reference in their field, and that can influence public policy.

1) Organizations must submit their project proposals within the Request for Proposals submission period.
2) BrazilFoundation analysts review project proposals and select project finalists.
3) For those whose projects were selected, there is a Training Workshop during the Project Selection Event.
4) Grantee projects are monitored and evaluated throughout the one-year grant process.

Read more in the Annual Project Selection section of our website.

How can I learn more about the projects and institutions supported through the Annual Project Selection?
Learn more about projects and institutions supported through the Annual Project Selection in the Grantee section of the website.

How can I learn more about the projects and institutions supported through Donor-Advised Grants? Get to know organizations that have received donations through BrazilFoundation's Donor-Advised Grant Program in the What We Do/Donor-Advised Grants section of the website.

How can I help?

• You can make a donation directly to the BrazilFoundation
• You can make a donation that will support social projects selected in the "Annual Project Selection" or support the Carioca Fund.
• If you already know an organization that you'd like to support you can make a Donor-Advised Grant. Through the Project Bank you can support a project of your choice that we recommend. In both cases BrazilFoundation offers monitoring services.
• You can sponsor the Annual Gala, the Foundation's flagship fundraising effort.
• You can get involved by becoming a volunteer.
• You can take part in Friend's Campaign.

Learn more about other ways to help in the Contribute session of the Website.

How can my company donate to BrazilFoundation?

• You can make a donation directly to BrazilFoundation
• You can make a donation that will support the social projects selected in the "Annual Project Selection" or support the Carioca Fund. Depending on the grant your company can become a Grant making partner, Institutional Supporter or a Partner.
• If you already know an organization that you'd like to support you can make a Donor Advised Grant. Through the Project Bank you can support a project of your choice that we recommend. In both cases BrazilFoundation offers monitoring services.
• You can sponsor the Annual Gala, the Foundation's flagship fundraising effort, or other events.

Learn more in the Contribute session of the Website.

What are the benefits of donating to BrazilFoundation?
BrazilFoundation is a very respected and recognized insitution, known for its professionalism and solid track record, and for generating positive results. The funds donated via BrazilFoundation will be invested in projects that are selected through a rigorous process and are monitored/evaluated throughout the one-year grant process. BrazilFoundation is a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c) (3) of the United States Tax Code, EIN 13 4131482, and an OSCIP (Public Interest Civil Society Organization) under Brazilian Law no 9.790/1999, CNPJ 048395720001‐10. Contributions to BrazilFoundation are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law in the United States and in Brazil.

How can BrazilFoundation ensure that my money will be well spent?
The projects supported by BrazilFoundation are closely monitored and evaluated throughout the one-year grant process. The BrazilFoundation has developed a methodology to monitor the resources invested in each project and to maximize the project's impact on the targeted communities.

See our Statistics and Annual Reports in the About Us section of the website.

How to receive tax-deductible contributions in the United States?
BrazilFoundation is a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c) (3) of the United States Tax Code, EIN 13 4131482, and an OSCIP (Public Interest Civil Society Organization) under Brazilian Law no 9.790/1999, CNPJ 048395720001‐10. Contributions to BrazilFoundation are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law in the United States and in Brazil.

How can I become a volunteer?
BrazilFoundation counts on an amazing network of volunteers to carry out its work. We are always looking for energetic individuals who are interested in raising awareness for the work we do. Donate your time and talent to BrazilFoundation. There are many different ways you can help.

Learn more in the Contribute/Volunteer section of the website.

How can I donate money?
In the U.S., if you choose to donate online you will be redirected to NYCharities.org. Besides the online donation, you can send a check to BrazilFoundation, perform a Wire Transfer, or donate stocks and securities. In Brazil you can donate via Bank deposit. Learn more in the Contribute/Donate section of the website

How do I make an online donation?

1) You can donate online only in the U.S. First you click on the Donate Now button on the top of the homepage or you click on "Donate through NY Charities.org" in the Contribute/Donations made in the US section of the website. Then you have to enter the amount you wish to donate.
2) Next, choose whether you would like to make a one-time or recurring donation (see next question if you want to know more about this option).
3) Additionally, you may choose to dedicate your gift to someone, to designate the donation to a specific program, and/or to provide the information for "Corporate or Matching Gifts."
4) When you click the "Donate Now" button, you will be asked to provide credit card billing information. This data is automatically verified by Verisign, a company which provides security infrastructure to authenticate and protect personal information. Your credit card information is encrypted before it is transmitted over the Internet.
5) After you have made your donation, you will receive an electronic receipt confirming that the transaction has gone through.

What is a recurring donation (if you choose the online donation)?
If you select this option when you donate, you will be registering to make a credit card donation every month, every 3 months, or every year. After you complete this initial donation, future donations will be charged automatically to your credit card. For example, if you choose to make a recurring monthly donation of $5.00, your next donation of $5.00 will be automatically charged to your card on the 15th day of the following month.

What is the "Corporate or Matching Gifts" program (if you choose the online donation)?
If your company has a matching gifts program you may be able to increase the value of your donation. Many employers will match your contribution by giving the same amount or more. In this case, you must provide the company's name in the Additional Options correspondent field when making your online donation.