Filipinas Institute of Translators
Translation, publishing, and conference services based in Metro Manila
Filipinas Institute of Translators, Inc
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Filipinas Institute of Translators, Inc. is a civil society organization based in the National Capital Region specializing in book publishing, translations, and conferences. It is accredited by the DSWD as a civil society organization.
Mission
To provide professional translation, publishing, and conference facilitation services in the Philippines.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Filipinas Institute of Translation, Inc. (FIT) was established on September 3, 1997 by writers, translators and researchers as a non-stock, non-profit organization to promote translation and the development of modern Filipino. It organizes the annual Sawikaan word-of-the-year event.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in PhilippinesConcerns
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- government registration
- disclosed leadership
- a contact email
- financial records
- a website (present for 55% of comparable organizations)
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFilipinas Institute of Translators is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in MM, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its registration number is 2017-009. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Filipinas Institute of Translators's official registration number is 2017-009, as recorded in the national registry of Philippines.
Filipinas Institute of Translators has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. 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 41 ('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 arts & culture charities in Philippines is 51/100.
Filipinas Institute of Translators is located in MM, Philippines. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Filipinas Institute of Translators is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Philippines.
According to GiveRadar's records, Filipinas Institute of Translators 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.
Filipinas Institute of Translators, Inc. is a civil society organization based in the National Capital Region specializing in book publishing, translations, and conferences. It is accredited by the DSWD as a civil society organization. Filipinas Institute of Translators is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1997.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Filipinas Institute of Translators, 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.
Filipinas Institute of Translators, 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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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)
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Named leadership · Lead officer named
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1997
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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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Official websiteNo verified website on record
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Filipinas Institute of Translators
- What is Filipinas Institute of Translators?
- Filipinas Institute of Translators is a arts & culture nonprofit organization based in MM, Philippines. Filipinas Institute of Translators, Inc. is a civil society organization based in the National Capital Region specializing in book publishing, translations, and conferences. It is accredited by the DSWD as a civil society organization.
- When was Filipinas Institute of Translators founded?
- Filipinas Institute of Translators was founded in 1997.
- Who leads Filipinas Institute of Translators?
- Romulo P. Baquiran serves as President.
- Where is Filipinas Institute of Translators located?
- Headquartered in MM, Philippines.
- Is Filipinas Institute of Translators trustworthy?
- Filipinas Institute of Translators has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 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 Filipinas Institute of Translators's registration number?
- Registration: 2017-009 (Philippines).
- Are donations to Filipinas Institute of Translators 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.