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Stairway Foundation (NCR Office)

Advocacy and capacity building for child and youth welfare agencies in Manila

Stairway Foundation, Inc.-Ncr Office

Arts & Culture Sta Cruz, Metro Manila Reg: DSWD-SB-R-000157-2021 (PCNC) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
45/100 · methodology

About Stairway Foundation (NCR Office)

The NCR Office of Stairway Foundation, Inc. in Sta. Cruz, Manila operates as a resource agency focused on advocacy and capacity building. It provides training and support to partner organizations working with children, youth, and community groups across Metro Manila.

Founded
Headquarters
Sta Cruz, Metro Manila
Foundation type
Resource Agency
Operating in
Philippines

Mission

To strengthen partner agencies serving children and youth in Metro Manila through advocacy and organizational capacity building.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Philippines

Founding story

· Founding, renaming & milestones

Stairway Foundation, Inc. is a non-stock, non-profit child care organization based in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, founded in 1990 by Lars C. Jorgensen and Monica Ray to protect and promote the rights of marginalized and at-risk children. This entry is …

Stairway Foundation, Inc. is a non-stock, non-profit child care organization based in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, founded in 1990 by Lars C. Jorgensen and Monica Ray to protect and promote the rights of marginalized and at-risk children. This entry is its NCR (Metro Manila) office.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in Philippines
Integrity Assessment This charity: 45
Peer average: 51

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, Stairway Foundation (NCR Office) has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the DSWD.

  • It has more complete contact information than 83% of similar organizations, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
  • 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
  • It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the Philippines GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • 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 + methodology

Stairway Foundation (NCR Office) is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Sta Cruz, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its registration number is DSWD-SB-R-000157-2021. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 45/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Stairway Foundation (NCR Office)'s official registration number is DSWD-SB-R-000157-2021, as recorded in the national registry of Philippines.

Stairway Foundation (NCR Office) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100. 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 45 ('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 51/100.

Stairway Foundation (NCR Office) is located in Sta Cruz, Metro Manila, Philippines. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.

Stairway Foundation (NCR Office) is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in Philippines. It operates as a Resource Agency.

According to GiveRadar's records, Stairway Foundation (NCR Office) 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.

The NCR Office of Stairway Foundation, Inc. in Sta. Cruz, Manila operates as a resource agency focused on advocacy and capacity building. It provides training and support to partner organizations working with children, youth, and community groups across Metro Manila. Stairway Foundation (NCR Office) is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1990.

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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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Lars C• J••••••••
Co-founder

Officers & trustees (2)

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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 248
Health 240
Community Development 136
Arts & Culture this charity 53
Religion 39
Environment 36
Disaster Relief 33
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Most common causes in Philippines

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Youth Development 512
Children 445
Eldercare & Aging 442
Health 296
Education 295
Women 146
Disaster Relief 113
Scholarships 89

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)
Officers and trustees
Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
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

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 · 2 officers on file
  • 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 · 1990
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

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Quick facts about Stairway Foundation (NCR Office)

What is Stairway Foundation (NCR Office)?
Stairway Foundation (NCR Office) is a arts & culture resource agency based in Sta Cruz, Philippines. The NCR Office of Stairway Foundation, Inc. in Sta. Cruz, Manila operates as a resource agency focused on advocacy and capacity building. It provides training and support to partner organizations working with children, youth, and community groups across Metro Manila.
When was Stairway Foundation (NCR Office) founded?
Stairway Foundation (NCR Office) was founded in 1990.
Where is Stairway Foundation (NCR Office) located?
Headquartered in Sta Cruz, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Is Stairway Foundation (NCR Office) trustworthy?
Stairway Foundation (NCR Office) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45 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 Stairway Foundation (NCR Office)'s registration number?
Registration: DSWD-SB-R-000157-2021 (Philippines).
What is Stairway Foundation (NCR Office)'s website?
https://stairwayfoundation.org/
Are donations to Stairway Foundation (NCR Office) 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.