Metropolitan Museum of Manila
Art exhibition and education programs based in Manila
Metropolitan Museum Foundation Inc
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Metropolitan Museum Foundation Inc. is a Manila-based organization with expertise in art exhibition development and implementation, as well as educational programming linked to the arts. It holds DSWD-CSO accreditation (ACRN No. 2016-020) and operates in the Manila coverage area.
Mission
To promote arts education and cultural development through exhibitions and programming in Metro Manila.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Metropolitan Museum of Manila (The M) is a private, non-profit cultural foundation. Incorporated as the Metropolitan Museum of Manila Foundation, Inc. in 1979, it promotes Philippine and international art and reopened in a new home in Bonifacio Global City, …
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in PhilippinesConcerns
· None foundGiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Metropolitan Museum of Manila with a substantially complete profile, sourced from the DSWD.
- Established in 1976, it predates 82% of the arts & culture charities in the Philippines GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any arts & culture charities in the Philippines - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Philippines data
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 96% of the 53 arts & culture charities in the Philippines it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- financial records
- a contact email (present for 38% 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 + methodologyMetropolitan Museum of Manila is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Malate Manila, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. Its registration number is 2016-020. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 56/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Metropolitan Museum of Manila's official registration number is 2016-020, as recorded in the national registry of Philippines.
Metropolitan Museum of Manila 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 arts & culture charities in Philippines is 50/100.
Metropolitan Museum of Manila is located in Malate Manila, Philippines. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years.
Metropolitan Museum of Manila is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Philippines.
According to GiveRadar's records, Metropolitan Museum of Manila 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.
Metropolitan Museum Foundation Inc. is a Manila-based organization with expertise in art exhibition development and implementation, as well as educational programming linked to the arts. It holds DSWD-CSO accreditation (ACRN No. 2016-020) and operates in the Manila coverage area. Metropolitan Museum of Manila is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1976.
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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.
Metropolitan Museum Foundation 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.
Metropolitan Museum Foundation 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
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From global news sources. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Young & Ayata Revamp a Library’s Study Room at the Metropolitan Museum of Art - Architectural Record
Giacometti Goes to Ancient Egypt in New Metropolitan Museum of Art Installation - Galerie Magazine
A Lasting Legacy: Chinese Jades from New York Collections - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Decorative Arts in China, 1000 to the Present - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Met Gala | History, Costume Institute, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Themes, & Facts - Britannica
Explore Chinese art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York - Britannica
Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, History, Collection, & Facts - Britannica
Hidden treasures unveiled at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila - Manila Bulletin
Metropolitan Museum of Manila is offering free admission this May for International Museum Day - GMA Network
The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Ronald S. Lauder Neue Galerie New York Announce Plans for a Landmark Merger - The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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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
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 · 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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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 · 1976
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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
GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
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Quick facts about Metropolitan Museum of Manila
- What is Metropolitan Museum of Manila?
- Metropolitan Museum of Manila is a arts & culture nonprofit organization based in Malate Manila, Philippines. Metropolitan Museum Foundation Inc. is a Manila-based organization with expertise in art exhibition development and implementation, as well as educational programming linked to the arts. It holds DSWD-CSO accreditation (ACRN No. 2016-020) and operates in the Manila coverage area.
- When was Metropolitan Museum of Manila founded?
- Metropolitan Museum of Manila was founded in 1976.
- Who leads Metropolitan Museum of Manila?
- Florentina P. Colayco serves as President.
- Where is Metropolitan Museum of Manila located?
- Headquartered in Malate Manila, Philippines.
- Is Metropolitan Museum of Manila trustworthy?
- Metropolitan Museum of Manila 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 Metropolitan Museum of Manila's registration number?
- Registration: 2016-020 (Philippines).
- What is Metropolitan Museum of Manila's website?
- https://metmuseum.ph
- Are donations to Metropolitan Museum of Manila 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.