Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI)
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc.(Rafi)
Empowering communities in Visayas through integrated development programs
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Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) is a community-based foundation operating primarily in Region VII. It delivers a broad range of programs including cancer screening and treatment assistance, funding for early childhood care and development, school infrastructure support, microfinance for women and communities, disaster response, tree planting, and the preservation of local culture and heritage. Its key partners include women's groups, schools, and local government units.
To improve the lives of communities in the Visayas region through integrated programs in health, education, economic empowerment, environmental stewardship, and cultural heritage preservation.
Founded by Don Ramon Aboitiz in 1966, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) is the philanthropic arm of the Aboitiz family, based in Cebu City. It champions community development across the Visayas and Mindanao through programs in education, integrated development, …
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Philippines
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI) has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the DSWD.
- It is one of the better-documented social services charities in the Philippines GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1966, it predates 94% of the social services charities in the Philippines GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc.(Rafi) is registered in Philippines. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc.(Rafi) is registered in Philippines. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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#4 of 950 social services charities in the Philippines on integrity score
The highest integrity score in this cohort (68/100). Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar social services charities in Philippines.
Cause areas in Philippines
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Frequently asked questions about Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI)
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI) is a registered social services nonprofit based in Tinago, Central Visayas, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1966 and has been operating for 60 years. Its registration number is DSWD-FOVII-R-024. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 68/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) is a community-based foundation operating primarily in Region VII. It delivers a broad range of programs including cancer screening and treatment assistance, funding for early childhood care and development, school infrastructure support, microfinance for women and communities, disaster response, tree planting, and the preservation of local culture and heritage. Its key partners include women's groups, schools, and local government units. Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI) is classified as a social services organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1966.
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI) is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Philippines. It operates as a Foundation. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI)'s official registration number is DSWD-FOVII-R-024, as recorded in the national registry of Philippines.
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI) is located in Tinago, Central Visayas, Philippines. The organization was established in 1966 and has been active for 60 years.
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Quick facts about Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI)
- What is Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI)?
- Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI) is a social services foundation based in Tinago, Philippines. Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) is a community-based foundation operating primarily in Region VII. It delivers a broad range of programs including cancer screening and treatment assistance, funding for early childhood care and development, school infrastructure support, microfinance for women and communities, disaster response, tree planting, and the preservation of local culture and heritage. Its key partners include women's groups, schools, and local government units.
- When was Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI) founded?
- Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI) was founded in 1966.
- Where is Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI) located?
- Headquartered in Tinago, Central Visayas, Philippines.
- Is Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI) trustworthy?
- Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 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 Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI)'s registration number?
- Registration: DSWD-FOVII-R-024 (Philippines).
- What is Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI)'s website?
- https://rafi.org.ph
- Are donations to Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI) 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.