Foundation University
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Foundation University is a higher education institution based in Dumaguete committed to cultivating effective learning and creative thinking. It seeks to respond to societal needs while offering equal opportunity to all students, guiding them toward sound character, broad culture, and definite career preparation. The university emphasizes the pursuit of truth and freedom alongside academic and personal development.
Mission
To be a dynamic, progressive school that cultivates effective learning, generates creative ideas, responds to societal needs and offers equal opportunity for all. In its quest for excellence in mind, body and character and the pursuit of truth and freedom, Foundation University commits itself to: develop students of sound character and broad culture; prepare students for a definite career; imbue students with the spirit of universal brotherhood; and advocate truth, promote justice and advance knowledge.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesFoundation University is a private non-sectarian university in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, founded by Dr. Vicente Guzman Sinco, former president of the University of the Philippines. It offers basic and higher education across more than 60 areas of study and …
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in PhilippinesConcerns
· None foundGiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Foundation University has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources.
- Established in 1949, it is among the oldest charities in the Philippines GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources - more than 86% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 37 is below most of the 36 environment charities in the Philippines GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its registration. Explore Philippines data
- 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
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 + methodologyFoundation University is a registered environment nonprofit based in Dumaguete, Negros Island Region, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1949 and has been operating for 77 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Foundation University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Philippines is 52/100.
Foundation University is located in Dumaguete, Negros Island Region, Philippines. The organization was established in 1949 and has been active for 77 years. Its registered address is Dr Miciano Drive, Philippines.
Foundation University is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Philippines. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.
According to GiveRadar's records, Foundation 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.
Foundation University is a higher education institution based in Dumaguete committed to cultivating effective learning and creative thinking. It seeks to respond to societal needs while offering equal opportunity to all students, guiding them toward sound character, broad culture, and definite career preparation. The university emphasizes the pursuit of truth and freedom alongside academic and personal development. Foundation University is classified as an environment organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1949.
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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 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.
Foundation 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 (10)
Source: Charity website (via AI extraction)
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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DENR names Foundation University among top eco-friendly schools in PH - Philippine Information Agency
Call for Applications: Mo Ibrahim Foundation Scholarship at SOAS University of London - Apply By 17 June 2026 - Global South Opportunities
Foundation University showcases Dumaguete tech talent - Back End News
Qatar Foundation, University of Granada invite writers to submit their work for the Radwa Ashour award for Arabic literature| Gulf Times - Gulf Times
Erdoğan signs decree closing Istanbul's Bilgi University amid criminal probe into owner - Euronews.com
Istanbul Bilgi University shut down by presidential decree amid fraud probe - Türkiye Today
University of Utah Chief Real Estate Officer John Creer to retire and transition to advisory role - The University of Utah
Foundation University Speech As Commencement Speaker (YB4tURBci2) - fathomjournal.org
Foundation University inaugurates Smeets Hall 2, new seven-story College of Nursing Building - UNIKBET
How Foundation University is putting Dumaguete on global tech map - SunStar Publishing Inc.
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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) - 10 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 · 10 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 · 1949
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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 Foundation University
- What is Foundation University?
- Foundation University is a environment nonprofit organization based in Dumaguete, Philippines. Foundation University is a higher education institution based in Dumaguete committed to cultivating effective learning and creative thinking. It seeks to respond to societal needs while offering equal opportunity to all students, guiding them toward sound character, broad culture, and definite career preparation. The university emphasizes the pursuit of truth and freedom alongside academic and personal development.
- When was Foundation University founded?
- Foundation University was founded in 1949.
- Where is Foundation University located?
- Headquartered in Dumaguete, Negros Island Region, Philippines.
- Is Foundation University trustworthy?
- Foundation University has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 University's website?
- https://www.foundationu.edu.ph
- Are donations to Foundation 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.