Resources for the Blind (Cebu) (RBI)
Community programs for children with disabilities in the Visayas
Resources for the Blind, Inc.-Rbi Cebu
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Visit blind.org.phAbout Resources for the Blind (Cebu) (RBI)
Resources for the Blind, Inc. - RBI Cebu is the Visayas regional arm of the national organization, operating community-based programs for children and youth with disabilities in Region VII. It functions as both a community-based agency and a resource agency, providing in-kind materials and training to partner organizations serving persons with disabilities in the Cebu area.
Mission
To deliver community-based services and resource support for children and persons with disabilities in Region VII.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Cebu office of Resources for the Blind, Inc., a Philippine non-profit founded in 1988 serving blind and low-vision persons through counseling, rehabilitation, education and training. The Cebu branch extends these services across the Central Visayas region.
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in PhilippinesConcerns
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Resources for the Blind (Cebu) (RBI) has a partial profile, sourced from the DSWD.
- It has more complete contact information than 85% of similar organizations, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the Philippines GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than 69% of similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyResources for the Blind (Cebu) (RBI) is a registered education nonprofit based in Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its registration number is DSWD-SB-R-000039-2021. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 47/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Resources for the Blind (Cebu) (RBI)'s official registration number is DSWD-SB-R-000039-2021, as recorded in the national registry of Philippines.
Resources for the Blind (Cebu) (RBI) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47/100. 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 47 ('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 education charities in Philippines is 57/100.
Resources for the Blind (Cebu) (RBI) is located in Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.
Resources for the Blind (Cebu) (RBI) is classified as an Education organization, registered in Philippines. It operates as a Community-based Agency. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
According to GiveRadar's records, Resources for the Blind (Cebu) (RBI) 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.
Resources for the Blind, Inc. - RBI Cebu is the Visayas regional arm of the national organization, operating community-based programs for children and youth with disabilities in Region VII. It functions as both a community-based agency and a resource agency, providing in-kind materials and training to partner organizations serving persons with disabilities in the Cebu area. Resources for the Blind (Cebu) (RBI) is classified as an education organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1988.
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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.
Resources for the Blind, Inc.-Rbi Cebu 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.
Resources for the Blind, Inc.-Rbi Cebu 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 (12)
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12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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) - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
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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 · 12 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 · 1988
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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
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Quick facts about Resources for the Blind (Cebu) (RBI)
- What is Resources for the Blind (Cebu) (RBI)?
- Resources for the Blind (Cebu) (RBI) is a education community-based agency based in Cebu City, Philippines. Resources for the Blind, Inc. - RBI Cebu is the Visayas regional arm of the national organization, operating community-based programs for children and youth with disabilities in Region VII. It functions as both a community-based agency and a resource agency, providing in-kind materials and training to partner organizations serving persons with disabilities in the Cebu area.
- When was Resources for the Blind (Cebu) (RBI) founded?
- Resources for the Blind (Cebu) (RBI) was founded in 1988.
- Where is Resources for the Blind (Cebu) (RBI) located?
- Headquartered in Cebu City, Central Visayas, Philippines.
- Is Resources for the Blind (Cebu) (RBI) trustworthy?
- Resources for the Blind (Cebu) (RBI) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 47 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 Resources for the Blind (Cebu) (RBI)'s registration number?
- Registration: DSWD-SB-R-000039-2021 (Philippines).
- What is Resources for the Blind (Cebu) (RBI)'s website?
- https://blind.org.ph
- Are donations to Resources for the Blind (Cebu) (RBI) 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.