Foundation for Communication Initiatives (FOCI)
Nationwide advocacy organization promoting communication and human rights
Foundation for Communication Initiatives Inc
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Foundation for Communication Initiatives Inc. is a Makati-based civil society organization that conducts advocacy work across the Philippines. It is accredited by the DSWD and focuses on communication initiatives in support of human rights.
Mission
To advance human rights through nationwide communication advocacy and civil society engagement in the Philippines.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Foundation for Communication Initiatives (FOCI), Inc. is a non-profit based in Makati City, established in 2000. It helps organizations sustain their programs through communication strategies and is led by advertising and cultural figure Emily Abrera.
How it stacks up against peers
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GiveRadar's verified records show Foundation for Communication Initiatives (FOCI) with a partial profile, sourced from the DSWD.
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- It is one of the better-documented community development charities in the Philippines GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- disclosed leadership
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFoundation for Communication Initiatives (FOCI) is a registered community development nonprofit based in Makati City, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its registration number is 2016-074. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 46/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Foundation for Communication Initiatives (FOCI)'s official registration number is 2016-074, as recorded in the national registry of Philippines.
Foundation for Communication Initiatives (FOCI) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46/100. 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 46 ('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 community development charities in Philippines is 54/100.
Foundation for Communication Initiatives (FOCI) is located in Makati City, Philippines. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.
Foundation for Communication Initiatives (FOCI) is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in Philippines. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
According to GiveRadar's records, Foundation for Communication Initiatives (FOCI) 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.
Foundation for Communication Initiatives Inc. is a Makati-based civil society organization that conducts advocacy work across the Philippines. It is accredited by the DSWD and focuses on communication initiatives in support of human rights. Foundation for Communication Initiatives (FOCI) is classified as a community development organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 2000.
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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.
Foundation for Communication Initiatives 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.
Foundation for Communication Initiatives 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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (11)
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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) - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
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Named leadership · 11 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 · 2000
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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 Foundation for Communication Initiatives (FOCI)
- What is Foundation for Communication Initiatives (FOCI)?
- Foundation for Communication Initiatives (FOCI) is a community development nonprofit organization based in Makati City, Philippines. Foundation for Communication Initiatives Inc. is a Makati-based civil society organization that conducts advocacy work across the Philippines. It is accredited by the DSWD and focuses on communication initiatives in support of human rights.
- When was Foundation for Communication Initiatives (FOCI) founded?
- Foundation for Communication Initiatives (FOCI) was founded in 2000.
- Who leads Foundation for Communication Initiatives (FOCI)?
- Ms. Emily A. Abrera serves as President.
- Where is Foundation for Communication Initiatives (FOCI) located?
- Headquartered in Makati City, Philippines.
- Is Foundation for Communication Initiatives (FOCI) trustworthy?
- Foundation for Communication Initiatives (FOCI) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 46 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 Foundation for Communication Initiatives (FOCI)'s registration number?
- Registration: 2016-074 (Philippines).
- What is Foundation for Communication Initiatives (FOCI)'s website?
- https://foci.ph
- Are donations to Foundation for Communication Initiatives (FOCI) 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.