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Stairway Foundation

Residential care and reintegration programs for youth in MIMAROPA

Stairway Foundation, Inc.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
57/100 · methodology

About Stairway Foundation

Stairway Foundation, Inc. based in Puerto Galera provides comprehensive residential programs for children and youth, including homelife services, formal and non-formal education, health and social services, psychological consultations and therapy, arts therapy, sports and recreation, values formation, life skills training, livelihood programs, and independent living preparation. The foundation also offers case management, family and community reintegration support, and referral and after-care services across the MIMAROPA region.

Founded
Headquarters
Puerto Galera, Metro Manila
Foundation type
Foundation
Operating in
Philippines

Mission

To support the rehabilitation, development, and social reintegration of vulnerable children and youth in the MIMAROPA region through residential care and holistic programs.

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 in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, conceived in 1990 by Lars C. Jorgensen and Monica Ray as an alternative program for marginalized and at-risk street children. It promotes and protects children's …

Stairway Foundation, Inc. is a non-stock, non-profit child care organization in Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro, conceived in 1990 by Lars C. Jorgensen and Monica Ray as an alternative program for marginalized and at-risk street children. It promotes and protects children's rights, addressing child abuse and trafficking through creative expression.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in Philippines
Integrity Assessment This charity: 57
Peer average: 74

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 has a partial profile, sourced from PCNC.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 97% of the 951 social services charities in the Philippines it 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 contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • 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

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Stairway Foundation is a registered social services nonprofit based in Puerto Galera, 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. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 57/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Stairway Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. 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 57 ('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 social services charities in Philippines is 74/100.

Stairway Foundation is located in Puerto Galera, Metro Manila, Philippines. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years. Its registered address is 4rd Floor, 1867 Oroquieta St., Sta Cruz, Manila, Philippines.

Stairway Foundation is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in Philippines. It operates as a Foundation.

According to GiveRadar's records, Stairway 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.

Stairway Foundation, Inc. based in Puerto Galera provides comprehensive residential programs for children and youth, including homelife services, formal and non-formal education, health and social services, psychological consultations and therapy, arts therapy, sports and recreation, values formation, life skills training, livelihood programs, and independent living preparation. The foundation also offers case management, family and community reintegration support, and referral and after-care services across the MIMAROPA region. Stairway Foundation is classified as a social services 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

LA
Lars C• J••••••••
Co-founder

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Charity website (via AI extraction)

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

DSWD, Stairway Foundation unite against child exploitation - Philippine Information Agency

pia.gov.ph ·

DSWD, Stairway Foundation partnership reflects shared vision of providing safer spaces for children - DSWD

www.dswd.gov.ph ·

PNP SIGNS ACCORD WITH STAIRWAY FOUNDATION INC TO ADVANCE CHILDREN’S RIGHTS, CERTIFIES PNP LDIMS AS INFO SYSTEM A joint pact to provide a framework for cooperation and facilitate collaboration in advocating the prevention of online - facebook.com

www.facebook.com ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

DSWD, Stairway Foundation unite against child exploitation - Philippine Information Agency
May 2026
pia.gov.ph
DSWD, Stairway Foundation partnership reflects shared vision of providing safer spaces for children - DSWD
May 2026
www.dswd.gov.ph
PNP SIGNS ACCORD WITH STAIRWAY FOUNDATION INC TO ADVANCE CHILDREN’S RIGHTS, CERTIFIES PNP LDIMS AS INFO SYSTEM A joint p
Mar 2022
www.facebook.com

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Cause areas in Philippines

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Social Services this charity 951
Education 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, 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
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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) - 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
45%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Named leadership · 2 officers on file
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1990
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • 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 Stairway Foundation

What is Stairway Foundation?
Stairway Foundation is a social services foundation based in Puerto Galera, Philippines. Stairway Foundation, Inc. based in Puerto Galera provides comprehensive residential programs for children and youth, including homelife services, formal and non-formal education, health and social services, psychological consultations and therapy, arts therapy, sports and recreation, values formation, life skills training, livelihood programs, and independent living preparation. The foundation also offers case management, family and community reintegration support, and referral and after-care services across the MIMAROPA region.
When was Stairway Foundation founded?
Stairway Foundation was founded in 1990.
Where is Stairway Foundation located?
Headquartered in Puerto Galera, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Is Stairway Foundation trustworthy?
Stairway Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 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's website?
https://stairwayfoundation.org/
Are donations to Stairway 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.