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PHINMA Foundation

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Phinma Foundation, Inc.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
57/100 · methodology

About PHINMA Foundation

Phinma Foundation, Inc. is based in Makati City and works to expand opportunities for children, youth, and families through partnerships with universities and local government units. It operates across a wide geographic footprint covering Regions I, II, IV-A, V, VI, VII, VIII, X, XI, CAR, and the National Capital Region. The foundation focuses on community development through collaborative initiatives in education and social welfare.

Founded
Headquarters
Makati City, Metro Manila
Foundation type
Foundation
Operating in
Philippines

Mission

To create better opportunities and stronger communities for children, youth, and families through strategic partnerships with academic and government institutions.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Philippines

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

PHINMA Foundation, Inc. (PFI) was established on June 23, 1989 as the social development arm of PHINMA Corporation. Its flagship program is the PHINMA National Scholarship, launched in 2006, which provides scholarships, mentorship and leadership opportunities to Filipino youth.

PHINMA Foundation, Inc. (PFI) was established on June 23, 1989 as the social development arm of PHINMA Corporation. Its flagship program is the PHINMA National Scholarship, launched in 2006, which provides scholarships, mentorship and leadership opportunities to Filipino youth.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Philippines
Integrity Assessment This charity: 57
Peer average: 74

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for PCNC / DSWD deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show PHINMA Foundation with a partial profile, sourced from PCNC.

  • It is one of the better-documented social services charities in the Philippines GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any social services charities in the Philippines - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Philippines data
GiveRadar has verified
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

PHINMA Foundation is a registered social services nonprofit based in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 57/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

PHINMA Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 57 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Philippines is 74/100.

PHINMA Foundation is located in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.

PHINMA Foundation is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Philippines. It operates as a Foundation. The organization has 9 disclosed officers and directors.

According to GiveRadar's records, PHINMA Foundation is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) and overseen by PCNC. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Phinma Foundation, Inc. is based in Makati City and works to expand opportunities for children, youth, and families through partnerships with universities and local government units. It operates across a wide geographic footprint covering Regions I, II, IV-A, V, VI, VII, VIII, X, XI, CAR, and the National Capital Region. The foundation focuses on community development through collaborative initiatives in education and social welfare. PHINMA Foundation is classified as a social services organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1989.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

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Elaine L•••
Program Manager

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Charity website (via AI extraction)

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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Phinma Foundation gets philanthropist couple’s backing - Inquirer.net

business.inquirer.net ·

PHINMA vice chair backs 30,000 students with P400-M fund - InsiderPH

insiderph.com ·

Phinma vice chair, spouse donate P400M to help college students - Inquirer.net

business.inquirer.net ·

PHINMA chairman emeritus Oscar Hilado passes away - BusinessWorld - BusinessWorld Online

www.bworldonline.com ·

Phinma Chairman Emeritus Oscar J. Hilado passes away - Manila Bulletin

mb.com.ph ·

Phinma helps reconstruc­t Palo cathedral - PressReader

www.pressreader.com ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Phinma Foundation gets philanthropist couple’s backing - Inquirer.net
Feb 2026
business.inquirer.net
PHINMA vice chair backs 30,000 students with P400-M fund - InsiderPH
Feb 2026
insiderph.com
Phinma vice chair, spouse donate P400M to help college students - Inquirer.net
Feb 2026
business.inquirer.net
PHINMA chairman emeritus Oscar Hilado passes away - BusinessWorld - BusinessWorld Online
Sep 2025
www.bworldonline.com
Phinma Chairman Emeritus Oscar J. Hilado passes away - Manila Bulletin
Sep 2025
mb.com.ph
Phinma helps reconstruc­t Palo cathedral - PressReader
Jan 2014
www.pressreader.com

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Cause areas in Philippines

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Social Services this charity 951
Education 248
Health 240
Community Development 136
Arts & Culture 53
Religion 39
Environment 36
Disaster Relief 33
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Most common causes in Philippines

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Youth Development 512
Children 445
Eldercare & Aging 442
Health 296
Education 295
Women 146
Disaster Relief 113
Scholarships 89
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)
Officers and trustees
Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) - 9 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 22, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 22, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Named leadership · 9 officers on file
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1989
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about PHINMA Foundation

What is PHINMA Foundation?
PHINMA Foundation is a social services foundation based in Makati City, Philippines. Phinma Foundation, Inc. is based in Makati City and works to expand opportunities for children, youth, and families through partnerships with universities and local government units. It operates across a wide geographic footprint covering Regions I, II, IV-A, V, VI, VII, VIII, X, XI, CAR, and the National Capital Region. The foundation focuses on community development through collaborative initiatives in education and social welfare.
When was PHINMA Foundation founded?
PHINMA Foundation was founded in 1989.
Where is PHINMA Foundation located?
Headquartered in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Is PHINMA Foundation trustworthy?
PHINMA Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is PHINMA Foundation's website?
https://www.phinmafoundation.org
Are donations to PHINMA Foundation tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.