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Ballet Manila Foundation

Advancing ballet performance and dance skills development in NCR

Ballet Manila Foundation, Inc

Arts & Culture Quezon City Reg: 2016-035 (PCNC)
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
41/100 · methodology

About Ballet Manila Foundation

Ballet Manila Foundation, Inc. is a Quezon City-based organization focused on ballet dance performances and skills development in the National Capital Region. The foundation supports capacity-building in the performing arts, particularly classical dance. It holds DSWD accreditation as a civil society organization.

Founded
Headquarters
Quezon City
Operating in
Philippines

Mission

To promote excellence in ballet through performances and skills development programs in the National Capital Region.

Focus areas & reach

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

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Ballet Manila was founded in 1995 by prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde and ballet master Osias Barroso along with ten other dancers, conceived as a company by the dancers, of the dancers and for the dancers. Based in Pasay, it is …

Ballet Manila was founded in 1995 by prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde and ballet master Osias Barroso along with ten other dancers, conceived as a company by the dancers, of the dancers and for the dancers. Based in Pasay, it is a professional classical ballet company that also runs the Lisa Macuja School of Ballet.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in Philippines
Integrity Assessment This charity: 41
Peer average: 51

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 Ballet Manila Foundation with a partial profile, sourced from the DSWD.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any arts & culture 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 Ballet Manila Foundation draws on its governance and its contact details, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in the Philippines it tracks. View this cohort
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  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a contact email
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  • financial records
  • a website (present for 55% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

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Common questions

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Ballet Manila Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Quezon City, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its registration number is 2016-035. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Ballet Manila Foundation's official registration number is 2016-035, as recorded in the national registry of Philippines.

Ballet Manila Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. 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 41 ('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 arts & culture charities in Philippines is 51/100.

Ballet Manila Foundation is located in Quezon City, Philippines. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.

Ballet Manila Foundation is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Philippines.

According to GiveRadar's records, Ballet Manila Foundation is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) and overseen by PCNC. 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.

Ballet Manila Foundation, Inc. is a Quezon City-based organization focused on ballet dance performances and skills development in the National Capital Region. The foundation supports capacity-building in the performing arts, particularly classical dance. It holds DSWD accreditation as a civil society organization. Ballet Manila Foundation is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1995.

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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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Cesar P• M•••••
President

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Cause areas in Philippines

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

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

Causes charities work on most.

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)

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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 · Lead officer named
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1995
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Official website
    No verified website on record
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ballet Manila Foundation

What is Ballet Manila Foundation?
Ballet Manila Foundation is a arts & culture nonprofit organization based in Quezon City, Philippines. Ballet Manila Foundation, Inc. is a Quezon City-based organization focused on ballet dance performances and skills development in the National Capital Region. The foundation supports capacity-building in the performing arts, particularly classical dance. It holds DSWD accreditation as a civil society organization.
When was Ballet Manila Foundation founded?
Ballet Manila Foundation was founded in 1995.
Who leads Ballet Manila Foundation?
Cesar P. Macuja serves as President.
Where is Ballet Manila Foundation located?
Headquartered in Quezon City, Philippines.
Is Ballet Manila Foundation trustworthy?
Ballet Manila Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 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 Ballet Manila Foundation's registration number?
Registration: 2016-035 (Philippines).
Are donations to Ballet Manila 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.