Friends of the University of the Philippines Foundation in America

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09 Jul, 2022
With the University Library marking its Centennial, UP alumni and friends have a unique opportunity to support the rehabilitation and renovation of the library through "UPgrade" . For a minimum donation of $200, donors will get library privileges, and their name(s) will be engraved on a brass plaque and placed on the restored narra hardwood chairs and tables.

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The Friends of the University of the Philippines Foundation in America  (FUPFA  or Friends of UP) is a non-profit US foundation established in 1982 under the California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law, based in San Francisco California.


The goal of FUPFA is facilitate contact, information dissemination, discussion and gift-giving between and among alumni groups, individual alumni, and friends based in the United States of America and the University of the Philippines.

The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recognizes FUPFA as a charity organization, as defined in Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.


Donations and contributions to FUPFA may be tax-deductible in calculating US income taxes, to the extent allowed by law. It is highly recommended for donors to seek the advice and counsel of financial and tax advisors depending on their unique individual circumstances. Donors will receive an Acknowledgement of Donation form that conforms with the requirements of the IRS.


FUPFA files IRS Form 990 annually with the IRS, as well as the required Statement of Information with the state of California. As a 501(c) 3 charitable foundation, FUPFA is in good standing with the IRS and with the state of California.

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09 Jul, 2022
With the University Library marking its Centennial, UP alumni and friends have a unique opportunity to support the rehabilitation and renovation of the library through "UPgrade" . For a minimum donation of $200, donors will get library privileges, and their name(s) will be engraved on a brass plaque and placed on the restored narra hardwood chairs and tables.
By Atty. Lou S. Tancinco 05 Oct, 2020
Dear Alumni and Friends, Thank you for visiting our website. Through your generosity and that of our alumni and friends, the Friends of University of the Philippines Foundation in America (FUPFA) has remained steady in its mission of receiving and managing donations for professorial chairs, faculty and student scholarships, research grants and other development initiatives that promote academic excellence in all of the University of the Philippines (U.P.) Colleges and Departments. Through the passionate leadership and foresight of its founders, past and present UP Presidents and Board of Trustees, FUPFA has navigated its mission for the past 38 years. However, achieving any of its missions would not be possible without the consistent commitment and generous support of our Donors. On behalf of the current FUPFA Officers and Board of Trustees, I encourage alumni and friends to keep or renew their ties to our institution by making donations or annual gifts. Your financial support will go towards academic programs, innovations, and research opportunities for students and faculties. These programs will help our institution to address the modern complex global problems we are all facing today. Your philanthropic commitments can be directed to specific areas of your interest that supports U.P.’s initiative and priorities as envisioned by our current Chairman and U.P. President, Danilo Concepcion. You can choose the most convenient way of providing support by going to our donation page. For planned gifts and bequests, asset and stocks donations or other charitable contributions, please feel free to contact us at friends.univphil@gmail or call at (925) 876-7695 or (415) 439-0007. Thank you and we look forward to working with you as our philanthropic partner. Together we can make UP the home of our nation’s future leaders and help provide a better tomorrow for the current and future generation. Sincerely, Lourdes Santos Tancinco, Esq. Vice Chair and Executive Director
By Bobby Canseco 02 Aug, 2020
The University of the Philippines Alumni Association of San Francisco (UPAASF) and Friends of the University of the Philippines Foundation in America (FUPFA) support Kaagapay sa Pag-Aaral (Assisting Education), the University of the Philippines’ (UP) global fundraising and resource generation campaign to provide laptops, computers and internet connection to financially-challenged UP students for online instructions for the upcoming Semester 2020-2021. Go to our DONATION page and look for the KaagapayUP Project Fund Donate button to join the fundraising project now. Please click the link below for a short video about the fundraising project. Kaagapay sa Pag-aaral Fundraising
By Bobby Canseco 03 Oct, 2019
UP as a leading regional and global university in an environment that sustains 21st century learning, knowledge creation and public service for society and humanity. That is the vision of the UP System administration under the leadership of President Danilo L. Concepcion. Read more
By Bobby Canseco 14 Sep, 2019
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By Polly Cortez 18 Aug, 2019
Dear Alumni and Friends, Thank you for visiting our webpage. We are delighted and deeply moved by the commitment of our UP alumni and friends of the UP to show gratitude to our national public university to ensure that the UP’s brand of educational excellence in virtually every field will inspire and educate the next generation of world leaders, create new knowledge, and find solutions to address the world’s most complex problems. We strive to help our donors make gifts to our amazing university in the most satisfying, prudent, and efficient ways. For some, this may be a gift that can be used at the donor’s discretion immediately, with approval from UP. For others, this may require establishing a gift that produces a lifetime income to benefit UP faculty and/or specific areas in the UP system. We invite you to explore options as to how you can make a lasting impact on UP and far beyond, in the most sensible and advantageous way for you and your family. We are ready to assist you in your planned giving based on your individual unique situations. Thank you for your generosity and in interest in making FUPFA as your philanthropy partner. For the love of UP!  Sincerely yours, Polly S. Cortez Vice Chair, FUPFA

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