The Vale Foundation is the main sponsor of five Knowledge Stations – spaces that offer educational, cultural and sport activities, during school’s second shift for children and adolescents. They are independent institutions, maintained with resources from the Vale Foundation and encouraged resources from Vale through incentive laws and tax waiver, and resources from partner companies.

The Vale Foundation is governed by a statute and by the regulatory acts issued by the bodies responsible for administration, in line with current legislation. Its performance is also guided by its Code of Ethics. The management and supervision of the activities are the responsibility of three councils: the Curator, the Fiscal and the Expert Panel. The Board of Trustees is the highest body for deliberation and guidance, which determines the objectives, guidelines and operational policies to be followed. The Fiscal Council, the supervisory body, is responsible for ensuring the economic and financial management of the organization. The Experts Panel brings together notables from different areas of knowledge and helps in the elaboration of Vale Foundation operating strategies.

Every year, the Vale Foundation reports to the Public Ministry of Rio de Janeiro, in accordance with Resolution No. 68 of 1979.