De La Salle University
Manila university driving social development, climate action, and community service
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De La Salle University, based in Manila, is a Lasallian institution with a dedicated social development arm - the Center for Social Concern and Action (COSCA). COSCA engages the university community in service and solidarity with the poor, and works to build awareness of social issues including climate, disaster relief, education, human rights, literacy, and mental health. The university actively promotes Lasallian Social Development principles through its programs and partnerships.
Mission
The University's Center for Social Concern and Action (COSCA) is its social development arm responsible for promoting the Lasallian Social Development principles in the Community. COSCA, via its programs, engages the Lasallian community to actualize faith in action through service and solidarity with the poor. COSCA aims to develop awareness in the Community of the problems and issues that abound in the country. It encourages members of the University to examine their social responsibilities in the light of the Christian faith. To complement the limited financial resources of the University, COSCA raises funds for the programs it supports, most of which are aimed at those belonging to marginalized sectors of society.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesDe La Salle University in Manila is a private non-profit Lasallian higher education institution founded in 1911 by the Brothers of the Christian Schools. Its main campus is on Taft Avenue, Manila, and it is a member of De La …
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in PhilippinesConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, De La Salle University has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including PCNC.
- Established in 1911, it is among the oldest charities in the Philippines GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by PCNC - more than 86% of comparable charities. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 78% of the 36 environment charities in the Philippines it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance. View this cohort
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- financial records
- a contact email (present for 56% of comparable organizations)
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDe La Salle University is a registered environment nonprofit based in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1911 and has been operating for 115 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
De La Salle University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('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 51/100.
De La Salle University is located in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines. The organization was established in 1911 and has been active for 115 years. Its registered address is 2401 Taft Avenue, Philippines.
De La Salle University is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Philippines. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.
According to GiveRadar's records, De La Salle University 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.
De La Salle University, based in Manila, is a Lasallian institution with a dedicated social development arm - the Center for Social Concern and Action (COSCA). COSCA engages the university community in service and solidarity with the poor, and works to build awareness of social issues including climate, disaster relief, education, human rights, literacy, and mental health. The university actively promotes Lasallian Social Development principles through its programs and partnerships. De La Salle University is classified as an environment organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1911.
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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.
De La Salle University 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.
De La Salle University 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 (15)
Source: Charity website (via AI extraction)
15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Four Explorers Qualify For NCAA Regionals - La Salle University Athletics
Men’s Basketball Adds Jay Nelson Mboudjika - La Salle University Athletics
A Scottish spring - La Salle University
DLSU Green Archers (De La Salle University) - Detailed squad 25/26 (Gallery) - Transfermarkt
La Salle University adds third Philly Favorites Gold Medal to its collection - La Salle University
Discovering a way to make sense of experiences - La Salle University
The UAAP Season 88 championship core of De La Salle University is making a final run, choosing to play for their final year. Full story link in the comment section. - facebook.com
Celebrating the Class of 2026 at La Salle University’s Commencement Weekend - La Salle University
AstraZeneca and De La Salle University join forces to establish first campus-based health innovation hub in the Philippines - Manila Bulletin
De La Salle University-Manila’s 12th Model United Nations Conference expands academic impact through hybrid modality - The Manila Times
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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) - 15 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.
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 · 15 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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Founding date · 1911
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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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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about De La Salle University
- What is De La Salle University?
- De La Salle University is a environment nonprofit organization based in Manila, Philippines. De La Salle University, based in Manila, is a Lasallian institution with a dedicated social development arm - the Center for Social Concern and Action (COSCA). COSCA engages the university community in service and solidarity with the poor, and works to build awareness of social issues including climate, disaster relief, education, human rights, literacy, and mental health. The university actively promotes Lasallian Social Development principles through its programs and partnerships.
- When was De La Salle University founded?
- De La Salle University was founded in 1911.
- Where is De La Salle University located?
- Headquartered in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Is De La Salle University trustworthy?
- De La Salle University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 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 De La Salle University's website?
- https://www.dlsu.edu.ph/
- Are donations to De La Salle University 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.