Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI)
Empowering communities in Visayas through integrated development programs
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc.(Rafi)
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Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) is a community-based foundation operating primarily in Region VII. It delivers a broad range of programs including cancer screening and treatment assistance, funding for early childhood care and development, school infrastructure support, microfinance for women and communities, disaster response, tree planting, and the preservation of local culture and heritage. Its key partners include women's groups, schools, and local government units.
To improve the lives of communities in the Visayas region through integrated programs in health, education, economic empowerment, environmental stewardship, and cultural heritage preservation.
Founded by Don Ramon Aboitiz in 1966, the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) is the philanthropic arm of the Aboitiz family, based in Cebu City. It champions community development across the Visayas and Mindanao through programs in education, integrated development, …
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GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI) has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the DSWD.
- It is one of the better-documented social services charities in the Philippines GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- Established in 1966, it predates 94% of the social services charities in the Philippines GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- a donation page
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- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Philippines under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc.(Rafi) 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.
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc.(Rafi) 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 (16)
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Sources and verification
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Named leadership · 16 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 · 1966
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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
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Quick facts about Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI)
- What is Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI)?
- Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI) is a social services foundation based in Tinago, Philippines. Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. (RAFI) is a community-based foundation operating primarily in Region VII. It delivers a broad range of programs including cancer screening and treatment assistance, funding for early childhood care and development, school infrastructure support, microfinance for women and communities, disaster response, tree planting, and the preservation of local culture and heritage. Its key partners include women's groups, schools, and local government units.
- When was Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI) founded?
- Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI) was founded in 1966.
- Where is Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI) located?
- Headquartered in Tinago, Central Visayas, Philippines.
- Is Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI) trustworthy?
- Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 68 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 Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI)'s registration number?
- Registration: DSWD-FOVII-R-024 (Philippines).
- What is Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI)'s website?
- https://rafi.org.ph
- Are donations to Ramon Aboitiz Foundation (RAFI) 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.