SPECS Foundation
Safe residential care and community outreach for vulnerable children
Specs Foundation, Inc
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Specs Foundation, Inc. based in Pasay City runs residential care for male child survivors of physical, emotional, psychological, and sexual abuse, as well as neglected, abandoned, and foundling children. It also operates community-based programs including an educational sponsorship program and a resource agency function providing hot meals and safe space for street children.
Mission
To protect and rehabilitate vulnerable children through residential care, community outreach, and educational sponsorship programs in Metro Manila.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesSPECS Foundation was started in 1986 by a group of Christian church workers and registered with the SEC in 1987 as a non-profit, non-stock NGO. The child-focused organization runs shelters (including a Home for Boys), educational assistance, and family support …
How it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in PhilippinesConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, SPECS Foundation has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the DSWD.
- Established in 1986, it predates 79% of the social services 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 social services charities in the Philippines - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Philippines data
- GiveRadar holds a moderately complete profile for SPECS Foundation, in line with the typical social services charities in the Philippines it tracks. View this cohort
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySPECS Foundation is a registered social services nonprofit based in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its registration number is DSWD-SB-R-0041-2020. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 36/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
SPECS Foundation's official registration number is DSWD-SB-R-0041-2020, as recorded in the national registry of Philippines.
SPECS Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36/100. 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 36 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in Philippines is 74/100.
SPECS Foundation is located in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.
SPECS Foundation is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Philippines. It operates as a Residential Care Agency.
According to GiveRadar's records, SPECS Foundation 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.
Specs Foundation, Inc. based in Pasay City runs residential care for male child survivors of physical, emotional, psychological, and sexual abuse, as well as neglected, abandoned, and foundling children. It also operates community-based programs including an educational sponsorship program and a resource agency function providing hot meals and safe space for street children. SPECS Foundation is classified as a social services organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1986.
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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.
Specs 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.
Specs 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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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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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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Founding date · 1986
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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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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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about SPECS Foundation
- What is SPECS Foundation?
- SPECS Foundation is a social services residential care agency based in Pasay City, Philippines. Specs Foundation, Inc. based in Pasay City runs residential care for male child survivors of physical, emotional, psychological, and sexual abuse, as well as neglected, abandoned, and foundling children. It also operates community-based programs including an educational sponsorship program and a resource agency function providing hot meals and safe space for street children.
- When was SPECS Foundation founded?
- SPECS Foundation was founded in 1986.
- Where is SPECS Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Is SPECS Foundation trustworthy?
- SPECS Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 36 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 SPECS Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: DSWD-SB-R-0041-2020 (Philippines).
- What is SPECS Foundation's website?
- https://specsfoundation.wordpress.com/
- Are donations to SPECS Foundation 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.