University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation (UPLBFI)
Research and capacity building in agriculture, forestry, and environment
University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation Inc. (Uplbfi)
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University of the Philippines Los Banos Foundation (UPLBFI) is based in Laguna and operates in Region IV-A, providing research and capacity building services across agriculture, forestry, environment, arts, and science. It is DSWD-accredited as a civil society organization (ACRN No. 2016-019). The foundation draws on the academic expertise of UPLB to support applied research and knowledge transfer programs.
Mission
To advance research, capacity building, and applied knowledge in agriculture, forestry, environmental management, and the arts and sciences.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe UPLB Foundation, Inc. is a non-stock, non-profit corporation registered with the SEC on September 17, 1977 by officials of the University of the Philippines Los Banos. It supports the financing and implementation of science and technology projects for national …
How it stacks up against peers
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GiveRadar's verified records show University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation (UPLBFI) with a partial profile, sourced from the DSWD.
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the Philippines GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- 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
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUniversity of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation (UPLBFI) is a registered education nonprofit based in Laguna, Philippines. It is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC). It was founded in 1977 and has been operating for 49 years. Its registration number is 2016-019. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 62/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation (UPLBFI)'s official registration number is 2016-019, as recorded in the national registry of Philippines.
University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation (UPLBFI) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. 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 62 ('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 56/100.
University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation (UPLBFI) is located in Laguna, Philippines. The organization was established in 1977 and has been active for 49 years.
University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation (UPLBFI) is classified as an Education organization, registered in Philippines. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation (UPLBFI). GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation (UPLBFI) is registered with the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) and overseen by PCNC. 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.
University of the Philippines Los Banos Foundation (UPLBFI) is based in Laguna and operates in Region IV-A, providing research and capacity building services across agriculture, forestry, environment, arts, and science. It is DSWD-accredited as a civil society organization (ACRN No. 2016-019). The foundation draws on the academic expertise of UPLB to support applied research and knowledge transfer programs. University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation (UPLBFI) is classified as an education organization registered in Philippines. The organization was founded in 1977.
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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.
University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation Inc. (Uplbfi) 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.
University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation Inc. (Uplbfi) 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 (11)
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11 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) - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Named leadership · 11 officers on file
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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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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 1977
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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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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation (UPLBFI)
- What is University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation (UPLBFI)?
- University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation (UPLBFI) is a education nonprofit organization based in Laguna, Philippines. University of the Philippines Los Banos Foundation (UPLBFI) is based in Laguna and operates in Region IV-A, providing research and capacity building services across agriculture, forestry, environment, arts, and science. It is DSWD-accredited as a civil society organization (ACRN No. 2016-019). The foundation draws on the academic expertise of UPLB to support applied research and knowledge transfer programs.
- When was University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation (UPLBFI) founded?
- University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation (UPLBFI) was founded in 1977.
- Who leads University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation (UPLBFI)?
- Fernando C. Sanchez serves as President and Chairman.
- Where is University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation (UPLBFI) located?
- Headquartered in Laguna, Philippines.
- Is University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation (UPLBFI) trustworthy?
- University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation (UPLBFI) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 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 University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation (UPLBFI)'s registration number?
- Registration: 2016-019 (Philippines).
- What is University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation (UPLBFI)'s website?
- https://uplbfi.org/
- Are donations to University of the Philippines Los Baños Foundation (UPLBFI) 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.