Community and Family Services International (CFSI) (Zamboanga)
Humanitarian services for vulnerable communities in Zamboanga and the Sulu Archipelago
Community and Family Services International, Inc. (Cfsi) under the Trade Name/s of Community and Family Services International (Cfsi) and Cfsi-(Sub-Office Zamboanga)
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The CFSI sub-office in Zamboanga serves Zamboanga City, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi as a community-based and resource agency. It delivers humanitarian assistance, social development programming, and urban refugee support to marginalized and vulnerable children, youth, individuals, families, and communities. Capacity building and advocacy form part of the organization's broader approach to community welfare.
Mission
To provide humanitarian aid, social development services, and advocacy to marginalized and vulnerable populations in Zamboanga and the Sulu Archipelago.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesCommunity and Family Services International (CFSI) is a humanitarian organization founded in the Philippines on 1 June 1981, originally as Community Mental Health Services to help Vietnamese refugees in Bataan. It protects the lives, well-being and dignity of people uprooted …
How it stacks up against peers
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GiveRadar's verified records show Community and Family Services International (CFSI) (Zamboanga) with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the DSWD.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 1,804 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
- Established in 1981, it predates 79% of the charities in the Philippines GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than 79% of comparable charities, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCommunity and Family Services International (CFSI) (Zamboanga) is a registered international nonprofit based in Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1981 and has been operating for 45 years. Its registration number is DSWD-SB-R-0033-2020. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 47/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Community and Family Services International (CFSI) (Zamboanga)'s official registration number is DSWD-SB-R-0033-2020, as recorded in the national registry of Philippines.
Community and Family Services International (CFSI) (Zamboanga) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100. 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 47 ('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 international charities in Philippines is 45/100.
Community and Family Services International (CFSI) (Zamboanga) is located in Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. The organization was established in 1981 and has been active for 45 years.
Community and Family Services International (CFSI) (Zamboanga) is classified as an International organization, registered in Philippines. It operates as a Community-based Agency. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.
According to GiveRadar's records, Community and Family Services International (CFSI) (Zamboanga) 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.
The CFSI sub-office in Zamboanga serves Zamboanga City, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi as a community-based and resource agency. It delivers humanitarian assistance, social development programming, and urban refugee support to marginalized and vulnerable children, youth, individuals, families, and communities. Capacity building and advocacy form part of the organization's broader approach to community welfare. Community and Family Services International (CFSI) (Zamboanga) is classified as an international organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1981.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Community and Family Services International, Inc. (Cfsi) under the Trade Name/s of Community and Family Services International (Cfsi) and Cfsi-(Sub-Office Zamboanga) 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.
Community and Family Services International, Inc. (Cfsi) under the Trade Name/s of Community and Family Services International (Cfsi) and Cfsi-(Sub-Office Zamboanga) 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 (18)
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18 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) - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Named leadership · 18 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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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 · 1981
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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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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Community and Family Services International (CFSI) (Zamboanga)
- What is Community and Family Services International (CFSI) (Zamboanga)?
- Community and Family Services International (CFSI) (Zamboanga) is a international community-based agency based in Zamboanga City, Philippines. The CFSI sub-office in Zamboanga serves Zamboanga City, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi as a community-based and resource agency. It delivers humanitarian assistance, social development programming, and urban refugee support to marginalized and vulnerable children, youth, individuals, families, and communities. Capacity building and advocacy form part of the organization's broader approach to community welfare.
- When was Community and Family Services International (CFSI) (Zamboanga) founded?
- Community and Family Services International (CFSI) (Zamboanga) was founded in 1981.
- Where is Community and Family Services International (CFSI) (Zamboanga) located?
- Headquartered in Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.
- Is Community and Family Services International (CFSI) (Zamboanga) trustworthy?
- Community and Family Services International (CFSI) (Zamboanga) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47 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 Community and Family Services International (CFSI) (Zamboanga)'s registration number?
- Registration: DSWD-SB-R-0033-2020 (Philippines).
- What is Community and Family Services International (CFSI) (Zamboanga)'s website?
- https://cfsi.ph
- Are donations to Community and Family Services International (CFSI) (Zamboanga) 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.