Cartwheel Foundation
Education and capability building for indigenous peoples
Cartwheel Foundation, Inc.
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Cartwheel Foundation, Inc. is a resource agency based in Mandaluyong City that focuses on the education and development of indigenous peoples. It runs an Education and Child Development program for indigenous children alongside an Adult Capability Building (ACAP) Program and a Young Indigenous Peoples (YIP) Leaders Program for adults. The foundation operates across multiple regions, including Paranaque in the NCR, Talakag in Region X, and Zamboanga City in Region IX.
Mission
To advance education and leadership capacity among indigenous children and adults across the Philippines.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesCartwheel Foundation, Inc. is a non-stock, nonprofit founded in 1999 in response to Talaandig elders' request for an early childhood school in Bukidnon. It nurtures Filipino indigenous heritage through education and has assisted thousands of indigenous people across the Philippines.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in PhilippinesConcerns
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Cartwheel Foundation has a partial profile, sourced from 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 contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCartwheel Foundation is a registered social services nonprofit based in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 60/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Cartwheel Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. 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 60 ('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.
Cartwheel Foundation is located in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years. Its registered address is 218 Unit F Malinao Street Brgy. Highway Hills City Of Mandaluyong Ncr, Second District, Philippines.
Cartwheel Foundation is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Philippines. It operates as a Foundation. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Cartwheel Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Cartwheel 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.
Cartwheel Foundation, Inc. is a resource agency based in Mandaluyong City that focuses on the education and development of indigenous peoples. It runs an Education and Child Development program for indigenous children alongside an Adult Capability Building (ACAP) Program and a Young Indigenous Peoples (YIP) Leaders Program for adults. The foundation operates across multiple regions, including Paranaque in the NCR, Talakag in Region X, and Zamboanga City in Region IX. Cartwheel Foundation is classified as a social services organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1999.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Cartwheel 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.
Cartwheel 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 (13)
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13 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) - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Named leadership · 13 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 · 1999
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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 Cartwheel Foundation
- What is Cartwheel Foundation?
- Cartwheel Foundation is a social services foundation based in Mandaluyong City, Philippines. Cartwheel Foundation, Inc. is a resource agency based in Mandaluyong City that focuses on the education and development of indigenous peoples. It runs an Education and Child Development program for indigenous children alongside an Adult Capability Building (ACAP) Program and a Young Indigenous Peoples (YIP) Leaders Program for adults. The foundation operates across multiple regions, including Paranaque in the NCR, Talakag in Region X, and Zamboanga City in Region IX.
- When was Cartwheel Foundation founded?
- Cartwheel Foundation was founded in 1999.
- Where is Cartwheel Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Is Cartwheel Foundation trustworthy?
- Cartwheel Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60 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 Cartwheel Foundation's website?
- https://cartwheelfoundation.org
- Are donations to Cartwheel 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.