LEAGUE OF CORPORATE FOUNDATIONS

What LEAGUE OF CORPORATE FOUNDATIONS does

The League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) is a Philippine non-profit membership network organization founded in 1991 and headquartered in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig (with offices also referenced in Makati City). It aggregates approximately 94 operating and grant-making corporate foundations and corporations practicing corporate social responsibility (CSR) across the Philippines, providing a neutral convening platform, knowledge-sharing forums, capacity-building programs, and a collective advocacy voice. Its operations are run by a small secretariat of approximately 9 staff led by an Executive Director, with strategic direction set by a Board of Trustees composed of senior executives from member foundations (current Chairperson: Shem Jose Garcia of Vivant Foundation).

LCF's core offerings are programmatic rather than technology products. The flagship is the annual CSR Expo and Conference (held every first week of July since 2001 as part of National CSR Week, which LCF coordinates under Presidential Proclamation No. 299, s. 2000), drawing over 500 delegates. Its capacity-building arm is the CSR Institute (CSRI), established in 2007, which delivers workshops on PDIMEAL, financial management, stakeholder analysis, ESG, and a Learning Journey program. Complementary programs include CSR On the Go (regional outreach outside Metro Manila), the CSR Lecture Series for university students (supporting CHED Memo 39 compliance), the LIFE initiative on food security and nutrition, and the annual LCF Guild Awards. There are seven program-based committees (Arts and Culture, Disaster Resilience, Education, Enterprise Development, Environment, Financial Inclusion, Health), each led by chairs drawn from member foundations.

LCF's business model is a hybrid of recurring annual membership dues from 94 member organizations and one-time event registration fees from the annual CSR Expo, supplemented by event sponsorships from major Philippine conglomerates (Metro Pacific, Pilipinas Shell, Aboitiz, Coca-Cola, Manila Water, Metrobank, SM Group, Vivant, EDC, BPI, BDO, Security Bank, Unilab, Ayala, etc.). Pricing is not publicly disclosed. LCF has no proprietary technology platform and uses standard web/communication tools for member engagement. Key strategic relationships include government partners (DepEd for the LCFWinS WASH-in-Schools program; TESDA on education alignment), the ASEAN CSR Network (founding member, 2010), and media partners (Radyo CSR via Knowledge Channel Foundation, INQUIRER.net, BusinessMirror, RMN Foundation). The organization co-founded the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) in 1997 and influenced integration of Social Responsibility and Good Governance into the national business administration curriculum in 2006.

Name

LEAGUE OF CORPORATE FOUNDATIONS

Legal name

League of Corporate Foundations

Website

https://lcf.org.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The League of Corporate Foundations is a Philippine non-profit membership network of 94 corporate foundations and corporations that convenes CSR practitioners, delivers capacity-building workshops via its CSR Institute, and coordinates the annual National CSR Week and CSR Expo in July.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Social Responsibility Network Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Foundations & CSR Grantmaking (BPAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Corporate social responsibility
• Foundation network membership
• CSR capacity building
• Philanthropy advocacy
• Sustainability programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonifacio Global City, Taguig

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: LCF generates revenue from annual membership fees paid by corporate foundations and corporations practicing CSR in the Philippines. The organization has 94 member organizations.
2. Event Revenue: LCF charges fees for the annual CSR Conference and Expo, which includes conference materials, meals, and access to sessions. Non-members and individual registrants pay fees to attend.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) is a non-profit network organization that convenes and represents corporate foundations and corporate social responsibility (CSR) practitioners in the Philippines. It provides capacity-building programs, policy advocacy, knowledge-sharing platforms, and networking events to enable its member foundations to scale their social impact and contribute to national development.

Product overview

The League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) operates as a network organization of approximately 94 corporate foundations and corporations practicing CSR in the Philippines. Rather than a unified technology product, LCF offers a portfolio of programs: the CSR Institute (CSRI) as its capacity-building arm for practitioners; the annual CSR Expo as its flagship networking and learning event; the CSR Lecture Series for university students; CSR On the Go for regional outreach; LIFE for food security initiatives; and the LCF Guild Awards for recognizing excellence. These programs collectively advance corporate social responsibility and multi-sectoral collaboration across sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CSR Institute (CSRI): The capacity development arm of LCF that plays a crucial role in deepening the skills of CSR practitioners through workshops, research studies, publications, forums, and training programs.
• LIFE

Products and services

• LCF Membership Program Annual membership program for corporate foundations and CSR-practicing companies in the Philippines, providing access to LCF's network, advocacy platforms, capacity-building programs, and events.
• CSR Capacity Building Workshops
• CSR Conferences and Convenings
• Policy Advocacy and Research
• Networking and Knowledge-Sharing Platforms

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 delegates attend annual CSR Expo from private sector, civil society, government, and academe
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and major.

• Zero Ten Park MakatisupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 18 May 2026Venue partner for LCF-CSRI Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement Workshop in 2026. Located at 11th Floor, Frabelle Business Center, Legazpi Village, Makati City.
• Metro PacificcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 July 2024Co-organizer of the 2024 CSR Expo alongside Pilipinas Shell Foundation. Metro Pacific has been a consistent supporter of LCF's annual National CSR Week celebration.
• Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 July 2024Co-organizer of the 2024 CSR Expo alongside Metro Pacific. Shell Foundation brings expertise in energy and sustainable development to LCF's programs.
• Aboitiz Foundation, Inc.majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2024Brought to you as sponsor of 2024 CSR Expo. Aboitiz Foundation leads enterprise development programming and has partnered on projects like the Agri-Preneurship Project for Marawi IDPs.
• Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines, Inc.majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2024Sponsor of 2024 CSR Expo. The foundation focuses on water access, disaster response, and community development programs.
• Manila Water Foundation, Inc.majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2024Sponsor of 2024 CSR Expo. Manila Water Foundation focuses on WASH (Water Access, Sanitation and Hygiene) programs and serves as project implementer for LCFWinS initiative.
• Metrobank Foundation, Inc.majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2024Sponsor of 2024 CSR Expo. Metrobank Foundation leads Arts and Culture Committee within LCF and focuses on education and disaster response programs.
• SM Foundation, Inc. / Henry Sy Foundation / Felicidad T. Sy FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2024Sponsors of 2024 CSR Expo. SM Group foundations support education, healthcare, and disaster relief programs.
• Vivant Foundation, Inc.majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2024Sponsor of 2024 CSR Expo. Vivant Foundation focuses on education and sustainable development, with programs like Project Liadlaw for solar-powered schools.
• Energy Development CorporationmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2024Gold sponsor of 2024 CSR Expo. EDC is the largest renewable energy company in the Philippines with major CSR programs including the BINHI reforestation project.
• BPI Foundation, Inc.majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2024Sponsor of 2024 CSR Expo. BPI Foundation leads Enterprise Development Committee and focuses on financial inclusion and entrepreneurship programs.
• BDO FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2024Sponsor and in-kind partner of 2024 CSR Expo. BDO Foundation focuses on disaster response, education, and financial inclusion.
• Security Bank Foundation, Inc.majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2024In-kind partner of 2024 CSR Expo. Security Bank Foundation focuses on education through its 'Build a School, Build a Nation' program, having donated 901 classrooms to 153 schools.
• Gokongwei Brothers FoundationsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2024Acknowledged supporter of 2024 CSR Expo. The foundation supports education and youth development programs.
• Unilab Foundation, Inc.majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2024Supporter of 2024 CSR Expo. Unilab Foundation leads Health Committee within LCF and runs programs like Ideas Positive youth health engagement.
• Zuellig Family FoundationsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2024Supporter of 2024 CSR Expo. The foundation focuses on health, agriculture, and local government capacity building.
• Sun Life Foundation, Inc.majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2024Sponsor and host of LCF-CSRI workshops. Sun Life Foundation leads Financial Inclusion Committee and provides venue (Sun Life Centre) for training programs.
• Ayala Foundation, Inc.majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2024Sponsor and supporter of CSR Expo events. Ayala Foundation leads Disaster Resilience Committee through Cenen Milan and focuses on arts and culture, education, and development.
• Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Media partner providing Radyo CSR as LCF's official radio platform. Knowledge Channel delivers educational content through television and radio across the Philippines.
• Radyo CSRcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2024Official LCF Media Partner - a radio platform dedicated to CSR content and awareness, powered by Knowledge Channel Foundation.
• Department of Education (DepEd)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Government partner for LCFWinS (WASH in Schools) program and National CSR Week. DepEd works with LCF member foundations on education initiatives.
• ASEAN CSR NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024LCF became one of the founding members of ASEAN CSR Network in 2010, alongside ASEAN Foundation, Indonesia Business Links, ICC-Malaysia, Singapore Compact for CSR, and Thai Listed Company Association CSR Club.
• P&A Grant ThorntonsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 July 2024Professional services firm that provides resource speakers for LCF-CSRI workshops on financial management and ESG topics.
• Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2019LCF Board and Committee on Education met with TESDA Secretary to discuss strengthening partnership between TESDA and corporate foundations for aligning resources toward quality education and training.
• Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997LCF was one of six founding organizations of PCNC in 1997. PCNC certifies non-profit organizations meeting minimum criteria for financial management and accountability.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ASEAN CSR Network: Regional association of CSR-focused organizations in Southeast Asia, co-founded by LCF in 2010. Directly comparable as the regional umbrella of which LCF is a national chapter-equivalent member.
• Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP): Philippine's largest corporate-led social development foundation, founded in 1970 by leading Philippine corporations. Directly comparable to LCF as a corporate-foundation-led convening organization advancing CSR and multi-sectoral partnerships in the Philippines.
• Foundation for a Sustainable Society, Inc. (FSSI): Philippine social investment facility working with corporate foundations and CSR programs. Comparable as a Philippine non-profit intermediary channeling corporate CSR funding into social development programs and partnerships.
• Caucus of Development NGO Networks (CODE-NGO): Philippine coalition of NGO networks and the country's largest NGO coalition. Comparable as a Philippine membership-based network organization advancing multi-sectoral collaboration and capacity building, with overlapping member and partner organizations.
• Singapore Compact for CSR: National CSR umbrella organization in Singapore and a fellow founding member of the ASEAN CSR Network alongside LCF. Directly comparable as a national-level membership-based CSR network delivering capacity building, advocacy, and events.
• Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC): Philippine non-profit certification body co-founded by LCF in 1997. Comparable as a Philippine non-profit standards, certification, and capacity-building organization serving the NGO and corporate foundation ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN): Asia's largest network of social investors, including corporate foundations active in CSR/ESG. Comparable as a broader, regional membership platform that Philippine corporate foundations (LCF members) participate in for capacity building and cross-border funding partnerships.

Regional players

• Thai Listed Company Association CSR Club: CSR-focused industry group within the Thai Listed Companies Association and fellow ASEAN CSR Network founding member. Comparable as a national-level CSR convening platform for corporations in Thailand, complementing LCF's role in the Philippines.
• International Chamber of Commerce - Malaysia (ICC Malaysia): Malaysian business chamber advancing CSR and sustainability and a fellow ASEAN CSR Network founding member alongside LCF. Comparable as a national-level business-led CSR advocacy and convening organization in a neighboring ASEAN market.
• Indonesia Business Links: Indonesian CSR/business ethics NGO and fellow ASEAN CSR Network founding member. Comparable as a national-level membership organization advancing CSR practice, capacity building, and multi-sector partnerships in Indonesia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/lcf.org.ph
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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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