MABUHAY INC

What MABUHAY INC does

Mabuhay, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Filipino-American non-profit organization founded in 1985 and headquartered in Bowie, Maryland (mailing address P.O. Box 318, Bowie, MD 20719), with primary programs and activities conducted at Holy Family Church in Mitchellville, MD. The organization was created to serve the Filipino-American community in the Maryland/DMV area by providing cultural support, community belonging, emergency assistance, and charitable outreach to both local members and underserved communities in the Philippines. Over 40+ years it has built a portfolio of age-spanning programs serving children, youth, families, and seniors.

The organization's core offerings are programmatic rather than technological. MICS (Mabuhay, Inc. Culture School), established in 1993, runs every Saturday from October through May and teaches Filipino language, customs, traditions, history, arts, crafts, music, and folk dancing to children ages 4-16. Camp Mabuhay, established in 1996, provides cultural immersion for families with children adopted from the Philippines. Biennial dental missions, conducted in partnership with the Manila Dental Society and Philippine Dental Association, deliver free dental services to underserved Philippine communities. Additional programs include annual school supply drives (partnering with Ursuline Sisters to support students in Cavite and Tagaytay, Philippines), a youth leadership program, the Mabuhay Dance Ensemble, the newly formed Mabuhay Angklung Ensemble Group (MIAEG, 2025), the Harana Group (nursing home visits), and the annual Pasko (Christmas) celebration. The organization also maintains international charitable partnerships with the Capuchin Tertiary Sisters of the Holy Family and the Holy Family Home Bacolod Foundation for disaster relief and child welfare in the Philippines.

Mabuhay, Inc. has no proprietary technology and operates with approximately 7 paid employees. Revenue is generated through four streams: lifetime membership fees ($20 senior, $30 individual, $50 family), tax-deductible donations accepted via Zelle and check, fundraising events (22nd Annual Golf Invitational, restaurant nights at Chipotle/Panda Express/Jollibee/Dave and Buster's, Pasko gala), and merchandise sales (Mabuhay T-shirts at $25 each). The organization is volunteer-governed through a Board of Directors, Officers, and Trustees, with no parent company, private equity, or institutional ownership. Its primary customer segments are Filipino-American individuals and families in the DMV area, children and youth participating in MICS, families with adopted Filipino children, senior members, and underserved communities in the Philippines and Maryland receiving charitable outreach.

Name

MABUHAY INC

Legal name

Mabuhay, Inc.

Website

https://mabuhayinc-md.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mabuhay, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Filipino-American non-profit founded in 1985, serving the Maryland/DMV community through cultural education (MICS Culture School), Camp Mabuhay, biennial dental missions to the Philippines, and annual fundraising events. Revenue derives from lifetime memberships, donations, events, and merchandise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Cultural and Charitable Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Indigenous, Ethnic & Folk Arts/Heritage Organizations (BPAGAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Performing Arts Camps (Theater, Musical Theater, Dance) (EDAMALAI)

Keywords

• Cultural education programs
• Community charitable services
• Non-profit membership programs
• Filipino heritage education
• Community outreach events

Headquarters

HQ city

Bowie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Lifetime membership fees from individuals, families, and seniors that help support Mabuhay, Inc.'s programs and community services.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible donations received via Zelle, checks, and other methods to support the organization's charitable mission and community programs.
3. Fundraising Events: Revenue generated from annual golf tournaments, restaurant fundraisers (Chipotle, Panda Express, Jollibee, Dave and Buster's), holiday celebrations (Pasko), and other community events.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sales of Mabuhay T-shirts at $25 per item, with proceeds supporting community projects and initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mabuhay, Inc. is a Filipino-American 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that delivers cultural education, youth development, senior engagement, community support, and international charitable outreach programs to the Filipino-American community in the Maryland/DMV area and underserved communities in the Philippines. Its primary offerings are the MICS Culture School (weekend Filipino heritage education for ages 4–16), Camp Mabuhay (cultural immersion for adoptive families), biennial dental missions in the Philippines, annual school supply drives, youth leadership programs, performance ensembles (Dance Ensemble, Angklung Ensemble, Harana Group), the Annual Pasko Christmas Celebration, and the Annual Golf Invitational fundraiser.

Product overview

Mabuhay, Inc. is a Filipino-American non-profit organization (501(c)(3)) founded in 1985 that provides community programs and services rather than a technology product. The organization operates a portfolio of cultural and charitable programs including: MICS Culture School (weekend enrichment for children ages 4-16), Camp Mabuhay (Filipino culture camp for adoptive families), annual golf tournaments (fundraising), biennial dental missions (Philippines), annual school supply drives, youth programs, angklung ensemble, dance ensemble, and Pasko (Christmas) celebrations. These programs collectively serve the Filipino-American community in the Maryland/DMV area through cultural education, community support, and charitable outreach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MICS (Mabuhay, Inc. Culture School): A weekend cultural and educational enrichment program for children ages 4-16, teaching Filipino language, customs, traditions, arts, crafts, music, and folk dancing. Established in 1993.
• Camp Mabuhay
• MIAEG (Mabuhay, Inc. Angklung Ensemble Group)
• Harana Group

Products and services

• Mabuhay, Inc. Culture School (MICS) Weekend cultural and educational enrichment program for children ages 4–16, teaching Filipino language, customs, traditions, history, geography, arts, crafts, music, and folk dancing. Runs every Saturday 1–3 PM, October through May, at Holy Family Church in Mitchellville, MD. Attendance is free to Mabuhay, Inc. members; non-members pay a nominal fee.
• Camp Mabuhay Annual summer cultural immersion program for families with children adopted from the Philippines, helping adopted children explore their birth culture, build self-esteem, and connect with the Filipino American community through cultural activities, volunteers, and Filipino American connections.
• Mabuhay, Inc. Annual Golf Invitational Annual fundraising golf invitational tournament, currently in its 22nd edition, serving as Mabuhay, Inc.'s signature annual fundraising event supporting community programs and initiatives.
• Biennial Dental Mission Biennial dental mission in partnership with the Manila Chapter of the Philippine Dental Association, providing free dental services (extractions, restorations, oral health education), funding, logistics, and volunteers to underserved communities in the Philippines.
• Annual School Supply Drives Annual initiative that collects and distributes school supplies to under-resourced students in the Philippines (in partnership with the Ursuline Sisters in Cavite and Tagaytay) and in selected Maryland counties.
• Mabuhay, Inc. Youth Program Year-round youth engagement program comprising Youth Officers, youth awards for academic achievements and community service, youth volunteer opportunities, line dancing sessions, and leadership development activities.
• Mabuhay Angklung Ensemble Group (MIAEG) Musical ensemble group performing traditional Filipino angklung (bamboo instrument) music. Open to Mabuhay, Inc. members for registration; debuted at the 40th Anniversary Gala in 2025.
• Mabuhay Dance Ensemble Traditional Filipino dance performance group that represents Mabuhay, Inc. annually at the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines during Passport DC's Around the World Embassy Tour in May, coinciding with Philippine National Heritage Month and AAPI Heritage Month.
• Annual Pasko Celebration Annual Christmas holiday celebration featuring dinner, entertainment, silent auction, raffle drawings, and induction of new board members. Held at Holy Family Church or comparable local venues.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Capuchin Tertiary Sisters of the Holy FamilycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Partnership for disaster relief operations and providing immediate aid to victims of earthquakes and typhoons in Cebu, Philippines. Also partners for the care, protection, and rehabilitation of abused children through the Holy Family Home Bacolod Foundation in Negros Occidental, Philippines.
• Ursuline SisterscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership supporting the spiritual growth and educational readiness of underprivileged children from various schools in Cavite and Tagaytay through annual school supply drives.
• Manila Dental Society and Philippine Dental AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Partnership for biennial dental missions to poor, remote areas of the Philippines. Provides dentists, volunteers, and professional expertise for free dental services to underserved communities.
• Filipino-American Community Organizations (DMV Area)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Partnership with Filipino-American community in the DMV area providing cultural insights, volunteer workforce, and necessary funding for Camp Mabuhay. Similar partnerships with Barangay Club of Indiana, Philippine Nurses Association of Indiana, and Philippine American Association of Connecticut for regional camps.
• Prince George's County Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint undertaking with the Cora Rice Foundation 'Neediest Kids' Program - participates annually in packing school bags and providing entertainment for the county's neediest children.
• Embassy of the Republic of the PhilippinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual invitation to perform at the Embassy during Passport DC: Around the World Embassy Tour (AWET), held in May during Philippine National Heritage Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
• Holy Family Home Bacolod Foundation, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports the mission of providing a safe environment for orphaned, abandoned, and abused children in Negros Occidental, Philippines. The safe home is run by Capuchin Tertiary Sisters and is licensed and accredited by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• OCA - Asian Pacific American Advocates: National organization advocating for Asian Pacific Americans with chapters nationwide. Comparable as a community-organization peer with cultural and advocacy programming, though broader in scope than Mabuhay's Filipino-American focus.
• National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA): The largest national umbrella organization for Filipino-Americans, with regional chapters across the US. Comparable to Mabuhay as a Fil-Am community organization but operates at a national advocacy and federation scale rather than as a single local chapter.

Regional players

• Asian American LEAD (AALEAD): Asian American youth development nonprofit serving the DC/Maryland/Virginia area, with after-school programs, leadership development, and cultural activities. Comparable peer because it operates in the same DMV geography as Mabuhay and delivers youth leadership and cultural-identity programming, though for a broader pan-Asian constituency.
• Filipino American Community of Washington DC: Regional Filipino-American community organization in the DC metro area, delivering cultural events, advocacy, and community services. A direct regional peer to Mabuhay in the same DMV market, though with potentially different programmatic focus.

Direct peers

• Philippine American Friendship Committee / Komite ng Pilipino: Filipino-American community organization based in Southern California providing cultural programming, youth education, and community advocacy. Comparable peer as a Fil-Am community organization with cultural-education and youth programming analogous to MICS.
• Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA): A Filipino-American nonprofit based in Los Angeles providing cultural, youth, and community programs for the Fil-Am community. SIPA is the most directly comparable peer to Mabuhay, Inc. because both organizations deliver cultural preservation, youth programming, and community services to Filipino-American constituencies.
• Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA): National Filipino-American professional organization for nurses with regional chapters and community outreach programs. Comparable as a Fil-Am community organization with cultural programming, senior outreach, and charitable activities. PNAA of Indiana is already a documented partner of Camp Mabuhay.
• Philippine American Chamber of Commerce (various chapters): Filipino-American business and professional community organization with chapters across the US. Comparable as a Fil-Am community organization with networking and cultural programming, but oriented toward business members rather than cultural preservation per se.
• Little Manila Foundation: Filipino-American heritage and community organization based in Stockton, CA, focused on preserving Filipino-American history and cultural identity. Comparable peer as a heritage-focused Fil-Am nonprofit with cultural programming and community events.
• Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS): National Filipino-American organization dedicated to preserving Filipino-American history and heritage through chapters across the US. Directly comparable to Mabuhay's cultural-preservation and community-building mission, with a broader geographic footprint but similar nonprofit/community-organizing structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

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