Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy (CELPA)
Advancing environmental law and agricultural policy in Laguna
Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy, Inc. (Celpa, Inc.)
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Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy, Inc. (CELPA) is based in Laguna and operates in Region IV-A. The organization specializes in agriculture, capacity development and capacity building, and research. It holds DSWD-CSO accreditation valid from 2016 through 2019.
Mission
To promote environmental law and sound agricultural policy through advocacy, research, and capacity building in the Calabarzon region.
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· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesCenter for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy, Inc. (CELPA) is an NGO based in Los Banos, Laguna that promotes environmental protection alongside sustainable economic development. It is accredited as a civil society organization by the Philippine Department of Agriculture.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy (CELPA) has a partial profile, sourced from the DSWD.
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- GiveRadar's profile for Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy (CELPA) draws on its contact details, in line with the typical environment charities in the Philippines it tracks. View this cohort
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- a donation page (present for 50% of comparable organizations)
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCenter for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy (CELPA) is a registered environment nonprofit based in Laguna, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). Its registration number is 2016-063. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 40/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy (CELPA)'s official registration number is 2016-063, as recorded in the national registry of Philippines.
Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy (CELPA) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 40/100. 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 40 ('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.
Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy (CELPA) is located in Laguna, Philippines.
Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy (CELPA) is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Philippines.
According to GiveRadar's records, Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy (CELPA) 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.
Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy, Inc. (CELPA) is based in Laguna and operates in Region IV-A. The organization specializes in agriculture, capacity development and capacity building, and research. It holds DSWD-CSO accreditation valid from 2016 through 2019. Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy (CELPA) is classified as an environment organization registered in Philippines.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy, Inc. (Celpa, 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.
Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy, Inc. (Celpa, 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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Quick facts about Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy (CELPA)
- What is Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy (CELPA)?
- Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy (CELPA) is a environment nonprofit organization based in Laguna, Philippines. Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy, Inc. (CELPA) is based in Laguna and operates in Region IV-A. The organization specializes in agriculture, capacity development and capacity building, and research. It holds DSWD-CSO accreditation valid from 2016 through 2019.
- Who leads Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy (CELPA)?
- Araceli T. Oliva serves as President.
- Where is Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy (CELPA) located?
- Headquartered in Laguna, Philippines.
- Is Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy (CELPA) trustworthy?
- Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy (CELPA) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 40 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 Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy (CELPA)'s registration number?
- Registration: 2016-063 (Philippines).
- Are donations to Center for Environmental Law and Policy Advocacy (CELPA) 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.