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Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF)

Building capacity and knowledge for marine resource stewardship

Marine Environment and Resources Foundation, Inc

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
41/100 · methodology

About Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF)

Marine Environment and Resources Foundation, Inc. is a Quezon City-based organization working nationwide on environmental advocacy, research, and capacity development. Its expertise spans program and module development for marine and environmental issues. The foundation holds DSWD accreditation as a civil society organization.

Founded
Headquarters
Quezon City
Operating in
Philippines

Mission

To strengthen communities and institutions through research, advocacy, and capacity development in support of marine and environmental stewardship.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
Human Rights Research
Operating countries (1)
Philippines

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

The Marine Environment and Resources Foundation, Inc. (MERF) is a non-profit organization registered with the Philippine SEC on June 27, 1991 to advance marine sciences in the country. Based at the Marine Science Institute of the University of the Philippines …

The Marine Environment and Resources Foundation, Inc. (MERF) is a non-profit organization registered with the Philippine SEC on June 27, 1991 to advance marine sciences in the country. Based at the Marine Science Institute of the University of the Philippines Diliman, it implements research, development and extension programs to protect marine ecosystems and resources.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Philippines
Integrity Assessment This charity: 41
Peer average: 52

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

GiveRadar's verified records show Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF) with a partial profile, sourced from the DSWD.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • 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 Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF) draws on its governance and its contact details, in line with the typical environment charities in the Philippines it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a contact email (present for 56% of comparable organizations)
  • a donation page (present for 50% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF) is a registered environment nonprofit based in Quezon City, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its registration number is 2016-076. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF)'s official registration number is 2016-076, as recorded in the national registry of Philippines.

Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF) 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 environment charities in Philippines is 52/100.

Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF) is located in Quezon City, Philippines. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.

Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF) is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Philippines.

According to GiveRadar's records, Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF) 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.

Marine Environment and Resources Foundation, Inc. is a Quezon City-based organization working nationwide on environmental advocacy, research, and capacity development. Its expertise spans program and module development for marine and environmental issues. The foundation holds DSWD accreditation as a civil society organization. Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF) is classified as an environment organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1991.

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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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Leadership

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Gil S• J••••••
President

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Cause areas in Philippines

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

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

Causes charities work on most.

Youth Development 512
Children 445
Eldercare & Aging 442
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)

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

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 · 7
  • Named leadership · Lead officer named
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1991
Not available · 4
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF)

What is Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF)?
Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF) is a environment nonprofit organization based in Quezon City, Philippines. Marine Environment and Resources Foundation, Inc. is a Quezon City-based organization working nationwide on environmental advocacy, research, and capacity development. Its expertise spans program and module development for marine and environmental issues. The foundation holds DSWD accreditation as a civil society organization.
When was Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF) founded?
Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF) was founded in 1991.
Who leads Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF)?
Gil S. Jacinto serves as President.
Where is Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF) located?
Headquartered in Quezon City, Philippines.
Is Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF) trustworthy?
Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF) 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 Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF)'s registration number?
Registration: 2016-076 (Philippines).
What is Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF)'s website?
https://www.merf.org.ph
Are donations to Marine Environment and Resources Foundation (MERF) 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.