The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS)
Promoting Philippine art, culture, and sustainable development through creative engagement
The Center for Art, New Ventures & Sustainable Development (Canvas)
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CANVAS, based in Quezon City, promotes awareness and appreciation of Philippine art, culture, and the environment. The organization uses art as a vehicle for reflection and public debate on social issues including national identity, free expression, and sustainable development. Its programs serve children and youth while also engaging broader audiences around literacy and arts education.
Mission
CANVAS promotes greater awareness and appreciation for Philippine art, culture and the environment. CANVAS also explores the use of art to promote reflection, discussion and debate on selected social issues, particularly national identity, free expression and sustainable development.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesCANVAS (Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development) is a Quezon City nonprofit formed in 2005 that works with the creative community to promote children's literacy and a deeper appreciation of art, culture and the environment. Its One Million …
How it stacks up against peers
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including PCNC.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 95% of the 1,804 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 79% of comparable charities, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than 75% of comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) is a registered human services nonprofit based in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 52/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52/100. 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 52 ('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 human services charities in Philippines is 52/100.
The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) is located in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years. Its registered address is 1-C Upsilon Drive Ext., Alpha Village, Diliman, Philippines.
The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in Philippines. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) 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.
CANVAS, based in Quezon City, promotes awareness and appreciation of Philippine art, culture, and the environment. The organization uses art as a vehicle for reflection and public debate on social issues including national identity, free expression, and sustainable development. Its programs serve children and youth while also engaging broader audiences around literacy and arts education. The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) is classified as a human services organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 2005.
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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.
The Center for Art, New Ventures & Sustainable Development (Canvas) 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.
The Center for Art, New Ventures & Sustainable Development (Canvas) 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 (7)
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7 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) - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
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What we know and don't know
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Named leadership · 7 officers on file
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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 · 2005
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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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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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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 The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS)
- What is The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS)?
- The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) is a human services nonprofit organization based in Quezon City, Philippines. CANVAS, based in Quezon City, promotes awareness and appreciation of Philippine art, culture, and the environment. The organization uses art as a vehicle for reflection and public debate on social issues including national identity, free expression, and sustainable development. Its programs serve children and youth while also engaging broader audiences around literacy and arts education.
- When was The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) founded?
- The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) was founded in 2005.
- Where is The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) located?
- Headquartered in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
- Is The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) trustworthy?
- The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 52 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 The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS)'s website?
- http://www.canvas.ph
- Are donations to The Center for Art, New Ventures and Sustainable Development (CANVAS) 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.