The Alvarez Foundation-Philippines, Inc. was registered with the SEC as a non-stock, non-profit corporation on July 23, 2013 and was founded by philanthropist Mr. Antonio Alvarez II to be able to share his blessings and give back to society. It is a grant-making organization. Its main office is located at 1206-B, Three Salcedo Place Condominium, Tordesillas Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City. The foundation has two (2) project-based staff, and five (5) members of the Board of Trustees.
It was certified for one year on April 1, 2014 which ended on April 02, 2015. On its first renewal, it was certified for 3 years on August 10, 2015 which will end on June 23 2018.
Its purposes (V-M-G), among others, are “to invest resources in strategic programs in the Philippines that empower individuals, communities and disadvantaged groups”. The Foundation’s programs/projects focus on the following areas:
- Education
- Health
- Environmental Protection/DRRM