729 organisations

Non-profits in Portugal

Browse 729 non-profit organisations across Portugal. Compare causes, programmes, beneficiaries and funding.

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Non-profits in Portugal at a glance

Of the 729 non-profits in Portugal, the most common cause areas are Education (49%), Community development (44%) and Children & Youth (37%).

Cause areas

Education49%
Community development44%
Children & Youth37%
Health28%
Elderly care25%

Organisation types

Association56%
Charity12%
NGO10%
Operating foundation6%
Network or umbrella4%

Beneficiaries

Children43%
Communities41%
Families37%
Youth36%
Elderly people29%

Funding sources

Individual donations27%
Membership fees22%
Government funding17%
Earned income10%
EU funding9%

Top cities

Lisboa29%
Porto6%
Coimbra2%
Setúbal2%
Amadora1%
Funchal1%

Size

1-10 employees1%
11-50 employees2%
51-200 employees2%
201-500 employees0%
501-1000 employees0%

Most held certifications

ISO 90011%
ISO 9001:20151%
NP EN ISO 90010%

Key facts

1994 is the median founding year
24% say donations are tax-deductible
3% publish a charity number
90% name their programmes
36% invite volunteers

Figures from a sample of 500 of the 729 non-profits, as published on their own websites. Shares count only what a profile states, so they are a floor rather than a census.