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Mahintana Foundation

Integrated community services across health, environment, and governance in South Cotabato

Mahintana Foundation, Incorporated

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
56/100 · methodology

About Mahintana Foundation, Incorporated

Mahintana Foundation, Incorporated is a Polomolok-based community development foundation operating across South Cotabato and surrounding areas. Its basic social services programs include the Kapit Bisig Para sa Kabataan youth nutrition project, the Polomolok Task Force Kalusugan primary health care initiative, and COVID-19 relief operations. The foundation also runs environmental and disaster risk reduction programs such as gully tree planting, ridge-to-reef conservation, and the Kinilis Potable Water System Rehabilitation. A third pillar focuses on institution building and governance, including technical assistance to local cooperative and community structures.

Founded
Headquarters
Polomolok, Soccsksargen
Foundation type
Foundation
Operating in
Philippines
Open aid data (IATI)
Publishes activity, funding and results data to the International Aid Transparency Initiative. Self-published transparency data - not an independent certification.
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Mission

To improve the quality of life of communities in South Cotabato through integrated programs in basic social services, environmental conservation, and local governance capacity building.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Health
Operating countries (1)
Philippines

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Mahintana Foundation, Inc. was established on August 12, 1977 and is based in Polomolok, South Cotabato. It works toward sustainable and resilient communities through socio-economic and environmental programs covering institution-building, enterprise development, basic social services and conservation in the South …

Mahintana Foundation, Inc. was established on August 12, 1977 and is based in Polomolok, South Cotabato. It works toward sustainable and resilient communities through socio-economic and environmental programs covering institution-building, enterprise development, basic social services and conservation in the South Cotabato and Sarangani area.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Philippines
Integrity Assessment This charity: 56
Peer average: 68

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for PCNC / DSWD deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Mahintana Foundation has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including PCNC.

  • It is one of the better-documented social services charities in the Philippines GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • Established in 1977, it predates 89% of the social services charities in the Philippines GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than 78% of similar organizations, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
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  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Mahintana Foundation is a registered social services nonprofit based in Polomolok, Soccsksargen, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1977 and has been operating for 49 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 56/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Mahintana Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56/100. 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 56 ('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 social services charities in Philippines is 68/100.

Mahintana Foundation is located in Polomolok, Soccsksargen, Philippines. The organization was established in 1977 and has been active for 49 years.

Mahintana Foundation is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Philippines. It operates as a Foundation.

According to GiveRadar's records, Mahintana 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.

Mahintana Foundation, Incorporated is a Polomolok-based community development foundation operating across South Cotabato and surrounding areas. Its basic social services programs include the Kapit Bisig Para sa Kabataan youth nutrition project, the Polomolok Task Force Kalusugan primary health care initiative, and COVID-19 relief operations. The foundation also runs environmental and disaster risk reduction programs such as gully tree planting, ridge-to-reef conservation, and the Kinilis Potable Water System Rehabilitation. A third pillar focuses on institution building and governance, including technical assistance to local cooperative and community structures. Mahintana Foundation is classified as a social services organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1977.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in Philippines

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Social Services this charity 951
Education 248
Health 240
Community Development 136
Arts & Culture 53
Religion 39
Environment 36
Disaster Relief 33
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Most common causes in Philippines

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Youth Development 512
Children 444
Eldercare & Aging 443
Health 296
Education 295
Women 146
Disaster Relief 113
Scholarships 89
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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
Supplementary verification
IATI (International Aid Transparency Initiative)

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Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 22, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 22, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1977
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Mahintana Foundation

What is Mahintana Foundation?
Mahintana Foundation is a social services foundation based in Polomolok, Philippines. Mahintana Foundation, Incorporated is a Polomolok-based community development foundation operating across South Cotabato and surrounding areas. Its basic social services programs include the Kapit Bisig Para sa Kabataan youth nutrition project, the Polomolok Task Force Kalusugan primary health care initiative, and COVID-19 relief operations. The foundation also runs environmental and disaster risk reduction programs such as gully tree planting, ridge-to-reef conservation, and the Kinilis Potable Water System Rehabilitation. A third pillar focuses on institution building and governance, including technical assistance to local cooperative and community structures.
When was Mahintana Foundation founded?
Mahintana Foundation was founded in 1977.
Where is Mahintana Foundation located?
Headquartered in Polomolok, Soccsksargen, Philippines.
Is Mahintana Foundation trustworthy?
Mahintana Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 56 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 Mahintana Foundation's website?
https://mahintana.org/
Are donations to Mahintana 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.