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Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation (SEMFI)

Capacity building and advocacy for underserved communities in Metro Manila

Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation, Inc. (SEMFI)

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
41/100 · methodology

About Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation (SEMFI)

Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation, Inc. (SEMFI) is a Manila-based organization specializing in capacity development, advocacy, and social services in areas that the private sector would not ordinarily address. Operating primarily in NCR, SEMFI holds DSWD civil society organization accreditation and focuses on human rights and community empowerment. The foundation channels expertise into strengthening community organizations and advocating for vulnerable populations.

Founded
Headquarters
Manila
Operating in
Philippines

Mission

To strengthen civil society through capacity building, advocacy, and social services for communities and causes overlooked by the private sector.

Focus areas & reach

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

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation, Inc. (SEMFI) operates the Philippine Institute for the Deaf (PID), founded in 1988 as a pioneering oral school teaching deaf children to listen, speak, and read without sign language. It also runs the Integrated School of …

Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation, Inc. (SEMFI) operates the Philippine Institute for the Deaf (PID), founded in 1988 as a pioneering oral school teaching deaf children to listen, speak, and read without sign language. It also runs the Integrated School of the Philippines, established in 2007.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in Philippines
Integrity Assessment This charity: 41
Peer average: 57

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

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation (SEMFI) has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the DSWD.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete contact information than 80% of similar organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation (SEMFI) draws on its governance and its contact details, in line with the typical education charities in the Philippines it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation (SEMFI) is a registered education nonprofit based in Manila, 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 2016-071. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation (SEMFI)'s official registration number is 2016-071, as recorded in the national registry of Philippines.

Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation (SEMFI) 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 education charities in Philippines is 57/100.

Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation (SEMFI) is located in Manila, Philippines. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.

Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation (SEMFI) is classified as an Education organization, registered in Philippines.

According to GiveRadar's records, Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation (SEMFI) 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.

Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation, Inc. (SEMFI) is a Manila-based organization specializing in capacity development, advocacy, and social services in areas that the private sector would not ordinarily address. Operating primarily in NCR, SEMFI holds DSWD civil society organization accreditation and focuses on human rights and community empowerment. The foundation channels expertise into strengthening community organizations and advocating for vulnerable populations. Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation (SEMFI) is classified as an education organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1988.

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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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Julie G• E•••••••
Executive Director

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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 this charity 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.

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 · 1988
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

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 Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation (SEMFI)

What is Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation (SEMFI)?
Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation (SEMFI) is a education nonprofit organization based in Manila, Philippines. Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation, Inc. (SEMFI) is a Manila-based organization specializing in capacity development, advocacy, and social services in areas that the private sector would not ordinarily address. Operating primarily in NCR, SEMFI holds DSWD civil society organization accreditation and focuses on human rights and community empowerment. The foundation channels expertise into strengthening community organizations and advocating for vulnerable populations.
When was Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation (SEMFI) founded?
Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation (SEMFI) was founded in 1988.
Who leads Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation (SEMFI)?
Julie G. Esguerra serves as Executive Director.
Where is Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation (SEMFI) located?
Headquartered in Manila, Philippines.
Is Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation (SEMFI) trustworthy?
Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation (SEMFI) 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 Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation (SEMFI)'s registration number?
Registration: 2016-071 (Philippines).
What is Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation (SEMFI)'s website?
https://www.pidmanila.com
Are donations to Sergia Esguerra Memorial Foundation (SEMFI) 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.