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United States-Philippines Society Inc

EIN 45-4935038 · Washington, DC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BUILD ON THE RICH AND LONGSTANDING HISTORICAL TIES BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE PHILIPPINES AND TO BRING THAT UNIQUE RELATIONSHIP TO THE 21ST CENTURY.

Income
$559,576
Spending
$299,399
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
14 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
2
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$110,000, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 114% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    41 of 41 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (6)
  1. $100,581 spent. TRADE & INVESTMENTS Highlighted key sectors in semiconductors; green energy; and minerals processing at the Manila business forum, in February 2025. Held roundtable discussions on APECO zone and CEZA infrastructure development with PH Secretary Katrina Ponce Enrile; explored investment opportunities in fishing; farming; storage; energy; defense; and tourism. Sponsored business event in Manila in September 2024 where JPMorganChase CEO Jamie Dimon highlighted their PH-based shared services center. Hosted virtual meeting with Trade Specialist who discussed US tariff policy; US-PH trade imbalance; and potential cooperation opportunities. Hosted reception at US Embassy DCM residence in Manila following the report on US investments in the PH.
  2. $40,766 spent. REGIONAL SECURITY Continued to raise awareness of 2016 UN Arbitral Tribunal ruling in favor of the PH, rejecting Chinas territorial claims on the South China Sea, under UNCLOS. Held roundtable discussions on US-PH defense strategies for a free, open Indo-Pacific region, including Taiwan. Hosted Filipino political scientist, Dr. Renato Cruz de Castro, in discussing archipelagic defense concept. Hosted book talk Unrequited Love with Filipino author Marites Vitug regarding PH president Dutertes China policy - and its implications on PH national security. Panel discussions in February 2025 in Manila provided updates on security situation in the SCS.
  3. $40,331 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH Hosted public forum at PH Embassy where Ambassador Romualdez briefed audience on PH-US trade missions and congressional visits as part of bilateral engagement. Presented US-PH Enduring Friendship book to donors during July 2024 membership campaign. Sponsored event in October 2024 with Congressman Don Beyer in Capitol Hill, who discussed policy differences between presidential candidates and how to advance US- Southeast Asia relations. Hosted 2024 post-election reception at Capitol Hill, with remarks by PH Ambassador and US defense contractors.
  4. $37,669 spent. HISTORY & EDUCATION Gave a $5000 grant to the ABM Foundation to support 80th-year commemoration of the 1945 Battle of Manila. Executive Director Hank Hendrickson presented a historical perspective on US-PH relations to SAIS and was interviewed in the PH by Professor Richard Heydarian on the role of USPHS in current relations.
  5. $21,168 spent. CULTURAL PRESENTATION Celebrated achievements of outstanding Filipino Americans: WH Chef Cristeta Comerford; Architect Hedy Thomas; Surgeon Dr. Juan Montero; and Olympian Lee Kiefer. Held public forum, including excerpt readings by NY performers, at Willard Hotel on journey of Reginald Lewis as presented by Butch Meily, book author.
  6. $7,562 spent. DISASTER RELIEF Presented briefings to US marines to be deployed to the PH regarding their humanitarian role. Exec. Dir. Hank Hendrickson emphasized need for resiliency preparedness at CSIS program in Manila as part of US involvement in the Indo-Pacific. February 2025 panel advocated private-led initiatives sans USAID.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2012.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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