Path Foundation Philippines Inc
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What it says it does
The organizations mission is to alleviate poverty improve health and contribute to environmentally sustainable development particularly in under-served areas in the Philippines and other developing countries.
- Income
- $579,836
- Spending
- $558,058
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 3.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.7 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 26% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 28% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1581% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $357,634 spent. Fish Right 2025 PATH Foundation Philippines Inc. with the University of Rhode Island the lead implementer of the Fish Right Program supports the U.S.Philippines cooperation to counter the illegal activities of foreign flagged vessels in the Western Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone EEZ in the broader South China Sea. It collaborates with Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources BFAR and other relevant Philippine government agencies to monitor the illegal presence of foreign fishing vessels FFVs along the western coastline of the Philippines including tracking vessel concentrations movement patterns and the predictability of illegal fishing activities. In 2025 the key accomplishments per strategy included the following On data support for maritime security PFPI established community reporting systems in the West Philippine Sea that documented foreign vessel incursions fisher displacement and even a successful rescue operation. Mobile reporting systems were rolled out generating thirty six verified reports that enabled timely and coordinated responses. A data sharing platform was developed to connect government agencies and local stakeholders while periodic reports maps and other data products were produced by combining satellite imagery with field observations. To further enhance communication and safety eleven long range radios worth 6.4 million 110,000 were distributed to the National Maritime Center and fisherfolk associations. Training programs reached 203 vessel operators captains and fish workers in Zambales Bataan and Palawan equipping them with skills in first aid life support survival and maritime security. Ninety two Vessel Emergency Medical Kits were also distributed to improve safety monitoring and help fishers comply with licensing requirements. On networking and strategic communications PFPI convened a Fisherfolk Congress that brought together 320 participants including 171 fisherfolk from eight provinces. The congress concluded with a unified statement calling for stronger law enforcement livelihood support and clearer government communication on maritime issues. PFPI also assisted in launching a monthly radio program with RMN Foundation to amplify critical issues solicit actionable data and promote bottom up solutions. To institutionalize collaboration a Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the Philippine Information Agency PIA formalizing joint efforts to organize the Fish Folk Forum. On policy support for enforcement and governance PFPI facilitated the approval of resolutions in Palawan creating the Illegal Unreported and Unregulated Fishing IUUF Task Force and recognizing the Palawan United Commercial Fishers Association Inc. PUCFAI as a member. In Zambales an Executive Order was signed on July 8 2025 officially creating the Anti Illegal Fishing Task Force with members sworn in and activities launched during Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month MANAMO 2025. Operational plans were formally approved in both Palawan and Zambales clearly defining and authorizing the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders including fishers. The Zambales Task Force manual of operations and operation plan were updated and a resolution secured the formal recognition of Subic Commercial Fisher Association Inc SCOFAI as a regular member of the task force. In Palawan enforcement planning and monitoring were reinforced through the IUUF Task Force report which showcased improved community led reporting faster incident response and directives for stronger coordination. Six month operational plans for illegal fishing threat reduction were developed in both provinces with monthly progress reports ensuring accountability and sustained implementation
- $72,724 spent. ADAPT for Bluer Coasts and Community Resilience ADAPT Project: The ADAPT for Bluer Coasts and Community Resilience Project supports vulnerable coastal communities in building resilience against climate impacts through effective ecosystem protection sustainable livelihood development and inclusive governance. It collaborates with local government units civil society organizations and marginalized sectors to enhance coastal resource management and empower community leadership. In 2025 the key accomplishments included the following: On Coastal Ecosystem Protection and Nature Based Solutions the project established and expanded Women Managed Areas WMAs covering a total of 374 hectares of mangrove areas across Pola Sablayan Calapan City and Naujan. To ensure effective management biodiversity assessments were conducted in Pola to evaluate ecosystem services while 150 community members comprising a majority of women alongside youth and fishers were trained on mangrove assessment nursery establishment and integrated population health environment PHE approaches. The Kabataan para sa Bakawan initiative successfully mobilized over 200 youth and volunteers to plant 1,000 mangrove seedlings across 10,000 square meters directly expanding nature based climate solutions. On Blue Economy and Livelihood Diversification ADAPT conducted comprehensive blue livelihood assessments in Pola and Sablayan to identify viable resilient economic interventions. Utilizing these findings the BAYInihan sa Batuhan Mangrove Protected Area successfully identified Pudpod processing a local post harvest fish processing activity as a primary livelihood option. This strategic identification lays the groundwork for improved market access and diversified resilient income streams for the WMAs leadership and the broader coastal community. On Inclusive Governance and Policy Alignment the project strengthened local leadership by securing barangay resolutions for WMA governance bodies which now operate with over 70% women leadership. Policy frameworks were advanced through the drafting of WMA management plans the updating of Sablayans Municipal Fisheries Ordinance and the enhancement of municipal coastal plans informed by resources socio economic and governance assessments. Institutional collaboration was formalized through MOUs with the Provincial Government of Oriental Mindoro and Puerto Galera alongside the onboarding of three partner CSOs to drive advocacy. ADAPT championed disability inclusive planning by developing specialized assessment tools for individuals with mobility challenges distributing 42 wheelchairs and directly embedding PWD insights into disaster risk reduction DiRR and barangay coastal plans.
- $23,452 spent. Panorama Global: PATH Foundation Philippines Inc. PFPI a core member of the PHE Network and lead convenor of the 10th National Population Health and Environment PHE Conference successfully hosted the event from October 8-10 2025 at the Heritage Hotel in Pasay City Metro Manila. With support from Panorama Global PFPI facilitated the participation of eight 8 PHE Fellows from Sub Saharan Africa trained under the BUILD Project. The conference brought together over 200 participants from national and international organizations government agencies civil society and youth groups. It aimed to harness the capacity experiences and voices of the PHE community to address interconnected challenges in population health and environment dynamics advancing human and ecosystem well being and resilience. In 2025 the following were the key accomplishments: On Global Youth Participation and Cross Cultural Exchange eight PHE Fellows from Sub Saharan Africa actively engaged in the conference fostering meaningful cross country learning and collaboration with Filipino youth leaders and PHE practitioners. Their involvement enriched the diversity and global relevance of the event strengthening solidarity across regions. On Youth Leadership and Advocacy Youth delegates played a central role in shaping conference outcomes. Together they co developed a shared PHE vision and a youth pledge emphasizing mentorship equity sustainability and intergenerational leadership. This milestone highlighted the success of elevating youth voices and positioning them as co implementers in development initiatives. On Movement Building and Sustainability the collaboration between African and Filipino youth leaders laid the groundwork for a growing global youth movement for PHE. Rooted in solidarity accountability and shared commitment to sustainable development this emerging movement reflects the long term impact of the BUILD Project and the conferences convening power.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(3) charitable organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2001.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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