El Nido Foundation
A Philippine environment foundation with PCNC certification
El Nido Foundation, Inc.
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El Nido Foundation, Inc. is a PCNC-certified Philippine organisation working in the environment sector. It holds BIR Tax Donee Status valid through March 2026.
Mission
To support environmental conservation and protection in the Philippines.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesEl Nido Foundation, Inc. is a social development organization established in 1994, spearheaded by the Andres Soriano Jr. Foundation, to improve the quality of life of communities in El Nido, Palawan while conserving the area's natural environment. It runs livelihood, …
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in PhilippinesConcerns
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, El Nido Foundation has a partial profile, sourced from PCNC.
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any environment 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 El Nido Foundation draws on its contact details, in line with the typical environment charities in the Philippines it tracks. View this cohort
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details (present for 58% of comparable organizations)
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEl Nido Foundation is a registered environment nonprofit in Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 40/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
El Nido Foundation 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.
El Nido Foundation is registered in Philippines. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.
El Nido Foundation is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Philippines. It operates as a Foundation.
According to GiveRadar's records, El Nido 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.
El Nido Foundation, Inc. is a PCNC-certified Philippine organisation working in the environment sector. It holds BIR Tax Donee Status valid through March 2026. El Nido Foundation is classified as an environment organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1994.
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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.
El Nido 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.
El Nido 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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Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Water quality problem hounds El Nido anew - Inquirer.net
Reframing paradise: inside the revamped Lagen Island Resort in El Nido, Palawan - Tatler Asia
3 fishermen rescued after boat sinks in El Nido - MSN
Tour guide beaten, robbed in El Nido; family seeks swift police help - Palawan News
Sludge-like, murky water flows into sea in El Nido, Palawan - GMA Network
DENR MIMAROPA defends compliance drive in El Nido - Palawan News
Entalula Beach in El Nido, Palawan, takes the top spot in the 2026 list of World's 50 Best Beaches, sealing the country's reputation as a premier tropical paradise. Link to full story in the comments section. - facebook.com
El Nido strengthens efforts to protect environment, support tourism - Philippine Information Agency
El Nido is part of BBC's best beach destinations - GMA Network
El Nido listed in BBC’s top-recommended beach escapes in the world - Philippine News Agency
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)
- 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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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1994
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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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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Headquarters addressNo address on file
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about El Nido Foundation
- What is El Nido Foundation?
- El Nido Foundation is a environment foundation, Philippines. El Nido Foundation, Inc. is a PCNC-certified Philippine organisation working in the environment sector. It holds BIR Tax Donee Status valid through March 2026.
- When was El Nido Foundation founded?
- El Nido Foundation was founded in 1994.
- Where is El Nido Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Philippines.
- Is El Nido Foundation trustworthy?
- El Nido Foundation 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 El Nido Foundation's website?
- https://elnidofoundation.org/
- Are donations to El Nido 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.