Casa José Coltro (ONG)

What Casa José Coltro (ONG) does

Casa José Coltro is a Brazilian non-governmental organization (ONG) founded in 1988 and headquartered in the Capão Redondo district of São Paulo. It delivers a vertically integrated portfolio of social programs spanning socio-educational afterschool care for children aged 6-14 (CASA DO CRESCER, 170 beneficiaries), SENAI-certified professional training for youth and adults aged 15-59 (CEDESP, 240+ beneficiaries annually), cultural and artistic workshops (Esperança em Movimento, including capoeira, theater, urban dance, music, and visual arts), and a career-integration hub (Casa Integra) with structured mentorship (Casa Mentora) and vocational acceleration tracks (Casa Acelera). All programs are provided free of charge and include two daily meals for participants, with documented placement outcomes at employers including Cury Construtora, Unilever, Banco Safra, and Crescentum.

The organization's underlying technology stack is non-proprietary and standard for the Brazilian NGO sector: a website (casajosecoltro.org.br) maintained by W-sync Soluções em Tecnologia, social media presence (Facebook, Instagram via @bazzar_da_casa), and digital donation infrastructure supporting PIX (CNPJ 59.483.099/0001-72), PayPal, PagSeguro, credit card, and bank transfer via Itaú. No proprietary platform, data infrastructure, or AI/ML capabilities are described in the source materials.

The business model is donation- and grant-funded rather than revenue-generating. Income streams comprise individual donations (one-time and recurring via the Adote um Aluno program at R$149/month through PayPal, with an alternative R$99/month tier and R$199 Convite Solidário), corporate sponsorships (AbbVie, AXA, Banco Cargill, Santander, MDS Group, Machado Meyer, Cescon Barrieu, C6 Bank, among others), government contracts (SMADS/Prefeitura de SP for CEDESP, Ministério dos Direitos Humanos via Termo de Fomento 952392/2023 for Esperança em Movimento), international donations (Hearts in Action), and event-based fundraising. The organization holds CEBAS, CMDCA, COMAS, CAF, Phomenta, and Instituto Doar certifications, and was recognized among Brazil's Best NGOs for 2023 and 2024.

Name

Casa José Coltro (ONG)

Legal name

Casa José Coltro

Website

https://casajosecoltro.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Brazilian nonprofit founded in 1988 in Capão Redondo, São Paulo, providing socio-educational programs, SENAI-certified professional training, and job placement for 850+ vulnerable children, youth, and adults annually through donations, corporate sponsorships, and government contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations from individuals: Individual donors contribute via PIX (CNPJ 59.483.099/0001-72), PayPal, bank transfer, international donations, and credit card. The 'Adote um Aluno' (Adopt a Student) program offers monthly sponsorship at R$149 (PayPal) or R$99 (general campaign), with donors receiving progress reports and visit opportunities.
2. Institutional partnerships and sponsorships: Corporate and institutional sponsors (AbbVie, AXA, Banco Cargill, Santander, MDS Group, Machado Meyer, and others) provide financial and in-kind support. Partnerships with government bodies (SMADS, Prefeitura de SP, Ministério dos Direitos Humanos) fund specific programs like CEDESP and Esperança em Movimento.
3. Student sponsorship (Adote um Aluno): Monthly contributions of R$149 via PayPal for student sponsorship. Includes development reports and visit scheduling. Alternative R$99 monthly option mentioned in Transformando Futuros campaign.
4. Event-based fundraising: Beneficial events (Noite Solidária) and solidarity invitations (Convite Solidário R$199) were cited as historically important for sustainability, though pandemic disrupted these activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Casa José Coltro is a Brazilian nonprofit founded in 1988 in Capão Redondo, São Paulo, that delivers free integrated socio-educational, professional training, cultural/sports, and job-placement programs to children, youth, and adults in high social vulnerability, all beneficiaries receiving two daily meals on-site. Its product portfolio spans CASA DO CRESCER (after-school socio-education ages 6–14), CEDESP (SENAI-certified professional course in Business Management and Communication in the Digital Era for ages 15–59), Esperança em Movimento (cultural, sports and artistic workshops), and Casa Integra (job placement, mentorship via Casa Mentora, and career acceleration via Casa Acelera). Sustainability is funded through individual donations (PIX, PayPal, bank transfer, Adote um Aluno monthly sponsorships), corporate sponsors, and government contracts.

Product overview

Casa José Coltro is an NGO offering an integrated suite of social programs spanning from childhood to professional inclusion. The core portfolio includes: (1) CASA DO CRESCER - a socioeducational afterschool program for children 6-14; (2) CEDESP - a SENAI-certified professional training course in Business Management and Communication in the Digital Era for youth and adults 15-59; (3) ESPERANÇA EM MOVIMENTO - cultural, sports, and artistic workshops; (4) CASA INTEGRA - a job placement and opportunity connection hub; supplemented by (5) CASA MENTORA - a structured mentorship program with corporate partners; and (6) CASA ACELERA - a professional acceleration track. All programs are provided free of charge and include two daily meals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CASA DO CRESCER: Socio-educational activities for 170 children and adolescents aged 6–14, providing holistic development, art, culture, sports, and two daily meals.
• CEDESP - Centro de Desenvolvimento Social e Produtivo
• Esperança em Movimento
• Casa Integra
• Sozinhos Nunca
• Arte Na Casa
• Bazzar Da Casa
• Convite Solidário

Products and services

• CASA DO CRESCER Socio-educational after-school program serving 170 children and adolescents aged 6–14 in Capão Redondo, focusing on physical, ethical, and intellectual development, socio-emotional skills, and providing two daily meals.
• CEDESP - Centro de Desenvolvimento Social e Produtivo SENAI-certified professional training course in Business Management and Communication in the Digital Era, training 240 youth and adults annually aged 15–59, in partnership with SMADS and SENAI, preparing them for the job market or entrepreneurship.
• Esperança em Movimento Cultural, sports, and artistic workshops including body expression, music, arts, urban dance, capoeira, and theater that support personal transformation, school performance, and life/career development for Casa José Coltro beneficiaries.
• Casa Integra Program connecting youth and adults with study, work, mentorship, and complementary course opportunities, accompanying them through their development and professional inclusion journey.
• Casa Mentora Mentorship program in partnership with Machado Meyer and Instituto Joule, accelerating personal and professional development through 3-month exchanges between volunteer corporate mentors and Casa José Coltro youth.
• Casa Acelera Professional acceleration initiative in partnership with Vertentes (Grupo +UNIDOS) and FESA CROMA, providing vocational training and mentorship for Casa José Coltro youth with the goal of employing 60% of participants.

Quantifiable outcome

• 850+ people directly impacted annually, with most graduates placed in jobs or further study
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AbbViecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor corporate sponsor of Casa José Coltro, listed prominently among institutional sponsors. AbbVie is a global pharmaceutical company supporting the organization's social programs.
• AXAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as institutional sponsor and project partner. AXA is a global insurance company supporting the NGO's operations.
• Banco CargillcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of Casa José Coltro. Banco Cargill supports the organization's social initiatives.
• SantandercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerInstitutional sponsor providing financial support to Casa José Coltro programs.
• MDS GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAppears as sponsor and supporter in multiple contexts including the Sozinhos Nunca campaign, Transformando Futuros, and institutional sponsors.
• Prefeitura de São Paulo / SMADScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSecretaria Municipal de Assistência e Desenvolvimento Social provides government funding and partnership for CEDESP professionalizing courses. Listed as sponsor, supporter, and project partner.
• SENAIcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for the CEDESP professionalizing course 'Gestão de Negócios e Comunicação na Era Digital,' providing official certifications (Informática Básica, Auxiliar Administrativo, Assistente de RH).
• Machado Meyer AdvogadoscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw firm partner for Casa Mentora mentorship program, providing volunteer mentors for the organization's students. Also donated R$23,552.10 for the Sozinhos Nunca campaign 5th cycle.
• Instituto JoulecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Casa Mentora mentorship program, providing volunteer mentors alongside Machado Meyer.
• Instituto DoarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization certifying Casa José Coltro as one of Brazil's Best NGOs for 2023 and 2024, providing credibility and transparency endorsement.
• PhomentacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatform certifying Casa José Coltro as an NGO, providing the 'ONG Certificada' seal that builds donor trust.
• Hearts in ActionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for international donations, facilitating global donor support to Casa José Coltro.
• Cescon BarrieuminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm supporter of the Sozinhos Nunca campaign and institutional sponsor.
• Vertentes / Grupo +UNIDOScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Casa Acelera project, promoting inclusion of vulnerable youth in the job market with support from FESA GROUP talent management.
• Ministério dos Direitos Humanos e CidadaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry providing funding for the Esperança em Movimento project through Termo de Fomento 952392/2023.
• CONABminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrazilian food supply company that donated food items for the Sozinhos Nunca campaign.
• Magazine Luiza (Magalu)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate supporter of the Sozinhos Nunca COVID-19 emergency campaign, donating goods.
• Instituto CAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated food items for the Sozinhos Nunca campaign.
• C6 BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a project partner of Casa José Coltro.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Instituto Ayrton Senna: Brazilian education NGO focused on youth education and human development. Comparable in serving youth demographics with education and life-skill programs, though at materially larger national scale.
• Instituto Unibanco: Brazilian institute focused on youth education and public-school management. Comparable in education and youth development for vulnerable populations, with a broader policy-and-school-systems focus.
• Fundação Lemann: One of Brazil's largest education-focused foundations, with programs spanning K-12, leadership, and social impact. Comparable sectorwide as a major education NGO in Brazil, though operating at substantially larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• Fundação Itaú Social: Major Brazilian social foundation linked to Itaú Unibanco, funding education and social development programs. Comparable sectorwide as a large-scale education-and-social NGO in Brazil with corporate philanthropy roots.

Emerging players

• Instituto Natura: Brazilian institute focused on education, sustainability, and social development, with corporate backing from Natura. Comparable in education-and-social-development focus with corporate sustainability alignment, though more focused on public-policy and educator training.
• Ashoka Brasil: Brazilian arm of the global social-entrepreneurship network, supporting social innovators across education and inclusion. Comparable as an ecosystem player supporting social-impact organizations in Brazil, though operating as a network rather than direct service provider.

Direct peers

• CIEDS: Brazilian NGO focused on sustainable development and youth professional training. Comparable in combining socio-educational content with professional qualification for vulnerable youth in Brazil.
• Gerando Falcões: Brazilian NGO operating inside favelas to deliver education, professional training, and social development to ultra-vulnerable populations. Closest peer in Brazil given shared favela-based, education-to-employment model targeting Black and women beneficiaries.
• Redes da Maré: Community development network serving Maré complex of favelas in Rio de Janeiro with education, culture, and professional programs. Highly comparable grassroots, multi-program community-development model in a Brazilian favela context.
• Fundação Abrinq: Brazilian foundation focused on children and adolescents' rights, with education and protection programs. Comparable in serving children 6-14 demographics and operating through NGO partnerships in vulnerable communities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/casajosecoltro
• Instagraminstagram.com/bazzar_da_casa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/casajosecoltro

Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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