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Young Focus Philippines

Supporting Manila children through education and social care programs

Young Focus for Education and Development Foundation, Inc.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
58/100 · methodology

About Young Focus Philippines

Young Focus for Education and Development Foundation, Inc. is a community-based foundation in Manila serving children in the National Capital Region and Naic, Cavite (Region IV-A). Its Student Education Program offers student support, catch-up learning, and career development, while its Social Care Programs address broader welfare needs of children and families. The foundation holds DSWD accreditation valid through October 2024.

Founded
Headquarters
Manila, Calabarzon
Foundation type
Foundation
Operating in
Philippines

Mission

Improve the spiritual and social well-being of young people in poor communities by means of education and personal support. To give underprivileged children and young people the chance to develop themselves intellectually, emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually by means of education and personal coaching. The organization wants to see young people developing their (hidden) talents and gifting and in doing so escape the vicious circle of poverty.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Education Children
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere.Browse all SDG 1 charities → SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.Browse all SDG 10 charities →
Operating countries (1)
Philippines

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Young Focus has worked with children and families in the Smokey Mountain area of Tondo, Manila since 2008. It enrolls underprivileged children from preschool through college into education, with tutorials, life-skills training, personal coaching and catch-up programs for school dropouts.

Young Focus has worked with children and families in the Smokey Mountain area of Tondo, Manila since 2008. It enrolls underprivileged children from preschool through college into education, with tutorials, life-skills training, personal coaching and catch-up programs for school dropouts.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Philippines
Integrity Assessment This charity: 58
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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Young Focus Philippines has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including PCNC.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 98% of the 951 social services charities in the Philippines it 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 comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than 78% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Young Focus Philippines is a registered social services nonprofit based in Manila, Calabarzon, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 58/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 9 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Young Focus Philippines has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. 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 58 ('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.

Young Focus Philippines is located in Manila, Calabarzon, Philippines. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.

Young Focus Philippines 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, Young Focus Philippines 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.

Young Focus for Education and Development Foundation, Inc. is a community-based foundation in Manila serving children in the National Capital Region and Naic, Cavite (Region IV-A). Its Student Education Program offers student support, catch-up learning, and career development, while its Social Care Programs address broader welfare needs of children and families. The foundation holds DSWD accreditation valid through October 2024. Young Focus Philippines is classified as a social services organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 2008.

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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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Board Member (Netherlands Board)

Officers & trustees (9)

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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
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory

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
35%

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 · 2008
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 Young Focus Philippines

What is Young Focus Philippines?
Young Focus Philippines is a social services foundation based in Manila, Philippines. Young Focus for Education and Development Foundation, Inc. is a community-based foundation in Manila serving children in the National Capital Region and Naic, Cavite (Region IV-A). Its Student Education Program offers student support, catch-up learning, and career development, while its Social Care Programs address broader welfare needs of children and families. The foundation holds DSWD accreditation valid through October 2024.
When was Young Focus Philippines founded?
Young Focus Philippines was founded in 2008.
Where is Young Focus Philippines located?
Headquartered in Manila, Calabarzon, Philippines.
Is Young Focus Philippines trustworthy?
Young Focus Philippines has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58 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 Young Focus Philippines's website?
https://www.youngfocus.org
Are donations to Young Focus Philippines 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.