Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI)
Appropriate technology and social enterprise for sustainable community development
Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc.
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Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc. (AIDFI) is based in Bacolod and focuses on the development and promotion of appropriate technology and social enterprises that support sustainable development. The foundation is committed to empowering communities through gender-equitable and culturally diverse approaches to development. Its work spans sustainable agriculture, water access, climate-related initiatives, and international development partnerships.
Mission
AIDFI is: - Dedicated to excellence in the development and for promotion of appropriate technology and social enterprises for sustainability development; - Committed to effectiveness and efficiency in development management; - Committed to help facilitating empower communities, gender equity and cultural diversity.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc. (AIDFI) is a Bacolod City-based NGO and social enterprise founded in the early 1990s that helps poor rural communities through appropriate technology. It is best known for reinventing the hydraulic ram pump to bring …
How it stacks up against peers
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GiveRadar's verified records show Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any environment charities in the Philippines - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Philippines data
- GiveRadar's profile for Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) draws on its governance and its contact details, in line with the typical environment charities in the Philippines it tracks. View this cohort
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- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAlternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) is a registered environment nonprofit based in Bacolod, Negros Island Region, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 42/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42/100. 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 42 ('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 environment charities in Philippines is 52/100.
Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) is located in Bacolod, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years. Its registered address is AIDFI Bldg., Murcia Rd., Brgy. Mansilingan, Philippines.
Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Philippines. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
According to GiveRadar's records, Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) 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.
Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc. (AIDFI) is based in Bacolod and focuses on the development and promotion of appropriate technology and social enterprises that support sustainable development. The foundation is committed to empowering communities through gender-equitable and culturally diverse approaches to development. Its work spans sustainable agriculture, water access, climate-related initiatives, and international development partnerships. Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) is classified as an environment organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1992.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc. 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.
Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc. 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (6)
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6 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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) - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Named leadership · 6 officers on file
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1992
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI)
- What is Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI)?
- Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) is a environment nonprofit organization based in Bacolod, Philippines. Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation, Inc. (AIDFI) is based in Bacolod and focuses on the development and promotion of appropriate technology and social enterprises that support sustainable development. The foundation is committed to empowering communities through gender-equitable and culturally diverse approaches to development. Its work spans sustainable agriculture, water access, climate-related initiatives, and international development partnerships.
- When was Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) founded?
- Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) was founded in 1992.
- Where is Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) located?
- Headquartered in Bacolod, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
- Is Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) trustworthy?
- Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 42 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 Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI)'s website?
- https://www.aidfi.org
- Are donations to Alternative Indigenous Development Foundation (AIDFI) 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.