Greetings!
We run a small business in the Philippines and have been assisted by many Filipinos. As a token of gratitude, the company will contribute to socially disadvantaged individuals in the Philippines through donations.
Donation applications are accepted twice a year on March 1 and December 1.
The deadline for the next donation application is March 1, 2024.
The per-project amount ranges from 1,000 to 10,000 PHP.
The number of projects is not disclosed, determined by the annual budget.
Before applying for a donation, please understand the following guidelines:
1. Donations should be used only for direct assistance to socially disadvantaged individuals in the Philippines and cannot be used for overhead expenses.
2. Donations should be made anonymously. If necessary, provide the organization name as “The anonymous someone.”
3. Donations should be made through public organizations such as churches or educational institutions, not individuals.
4. Within 7 days after the event, please send photos of the charitable activities and a brief event description (around 100 words). Avoid including acknowledgments in the description.
5. The photos and descriptions of the charitable activities you provide may be published on websites for our record.
*Definition of Socially Disadvantaged Individuals in These Guidelines
a) Impoverished: People in poverty with limited access to basic necessities and services.
b) Dropouts: Youth who dropped out of school for economic reasons or limited access, lacking opportunities for vocational skills or proper education, with limited employment opportunities.
c) Persons with Disabilities: People with disabilities facing constraints in accessing adequate healthcare, education, and employment or experiencing social prejudice and discrimination.
d) Refugees or Victims of Disasters: Individuals affected by natural disasters or conflicts struggling to access basic needs like shelter, food, and medical care.
e) Elderly: Elderly individuals facing difficulties in supporting themselves, especially those dealing with health issues and loneliness.
*Definition of Overhead Expenses in These Guidelines
Overhead expenses refer to general costs and administrative expenses incurred in implementing charity activities and donation programs. Operating expenses of the organization, costs related to promotional activities, staff and volunteer training costs, transportation, and salaries for staff and volunteer are considered indirect expenses. Even expenses necessary for charitable activities that socially disadvantaged individuals cannot directly receive should be considered overhead expenses.
Examples:
Meal expenses provided to socially disadvantaged individuals: Direct expenses
Textbook expenses for providing education to socially disadvantaged individuals: Direct expenses
Costs of the venue for charity activities: Overhead expenses
Transportation expenses for staff and volunteers involved in charity activities: Overhead expenses
*Selection Methods:
While it is desirable to contribute to all charitable activities, determining which cause to support is always a challenging decision due to financial constraints.
Starting from the day after the application deadline, we will carefully review each submission, and within seven days, we will notify you of the results via email.
It is crucial that charitable activities are planned in accordance with the guidelines. Various factors, such as social significance, feasibility, and budgetary considerations, are comprehensively assessed to determine the charitable activities eligible for funding. Please understand that, due to budget constraints, there may be instances where even activities of high social importance cannot be selected. Furthermore, detailed results of the evaluation will not be disclosed.