Open books
Transparency and integrity
The trust of those who contribute is the most valuable asset of Instituto Verbo Zin. We voluntarily adopt transparency and accountability practices — we want every donor, partner and member to know how resources are received and applied.
Our commitment
We believe transparency is, above all, an expression of integrity — the same care we devote to the Word, we devote to caring for what is entrusted to us.
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” — Acts 20:35
To those who give, we owe clarity about the destination of every contribution. That is the purpose of this page.
Where your donation goes
Every donation recorded, with accounts submitted to the Fiscal Council.
Every contribution is voluntary and fully directed to the Institute's purposes: education, food security, human formation and social assistance with communities in vulnerable situations. The amounts raised and applied will be published on this page on a periodic basis, always in aggregate form and without identifying any donor.
Financial transparency
First-semester report coming soon.
Financial data will be published as soon as the first semiannual report is completed and signed by the Fiscal Council.
Data protection
Transparency about resources never means exposing people. The Institute processes the data of donors, members and collaborators in compliance with Brazil's General Data Protection Law (Law No. 13.709/2018 — LGPD).
By principle and by legal duty, we do not publish documents that contain third parties' personal data — such as meeting minutes, member civil records, beneficiary data, or donor information. The public listing of the Board and Fiscal Council (name and role) is not covered by this restriction — it is precisely the transparency of who is accountable for the Institute. Institutional documents without personal data, such as the Bylaws and Internal Regulations, are being prepared for publication on this page; whenever a document contains personal data, it will be made available with the protected information redacted.
Data Protection Officer (DPO): [email protected]
Questions about data processing can be sent to [email protected].
Important — we are new, and we say so clearly
Instituto Verbo Zin was founded on 17 de novembro de 2025. This page is updated as the 2026 fiscal year progresses. The 2026 financial statements, together with the Fiscal Council's opinion, will be published by April 30, 2027.
Governance
Decision-making and oversight structure.
General Assembly
The highest deliberative body, made up of the members. It sets the guidelines and approves the Institute's accounts.
Executive Board
Responsible for management and representation. Composed of Itamar O. Macedo (President), Larissa F. P. Macedo (Vice-President), Samara C. L. de Andrade (Secretary), André de A. Barbosa (Administrative Director).
Fiscal Council
A financial and accounting oversight body, made up of three regular members and three alternates. It reviews the Institute's accounts and issues an opinion, which is submitted to the General Assembly, which is responsible for approval.
Integrity channel
Reports and concerns
Anyone can report a suspected irregularity, improper conduct, misuse of funds, or a risk to the integrity of children and adolescents, either identified or anonymously.
Reports are received directly by the Fiscal Council. The Institute ensures no retaliation against anyone who reports in good faith. Situations involving risk to a child or adolescent are immediately forwarded to the Guardianship Council and the competent authorities.
Legal framework
The Institute is governed by its Bylaws and by the legislation applicable to non-profit civil associations:
- Lei 13.019/2014 (MROSC)
- LGPD (Lei 13.709/2018)
- Código Civil
For information requests or to exercise rights under the LGPD, write to [email protected]. See also our Privacy Policy.