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CHS NORTH AMERICA FOUNDATION INC

New York, NY · EIN 202195197 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE T30 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K) · chsnaf.org
revenue
$69K
expenses
$37K
net assets
$145K
employees
mission · from form 990

To provide scholarship grants to deserving students based on academic accomlishments and financial challenges and to support various domestic and international outreach programs for the education, spiritual, cultural, and social enrichment of the community including the SSpS mission ministries in its feeding, disaster relief, educational and other related programs.

profile · synthesized from sources

CHS North America Foundation, Inc. (CHSNAF) is a 501(c)(3) public charitable foundation established by alumnae of the College of the Holy Spirit Manila (CHSM) residing in the United States and Canada. The organization reconnects alumnae, supports educational and spiritual outreach, and provides financial support to CHSM and its mission schools. It funds scholarships, faculty development, facilities improvement, and disaster relief initiatives in partnership with SSpS mission ministries.

named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

CHSNAF Grand Reunion/Conference
Biennial event that brings together alumnae across North America for networking, fundraising, and strategic planning.
Classroom Construction
Built classrooms in partnership with Feed the Hungry Inc. in Dumarao, Capiz, Philippines.
Disaster Relief and Livelihood Rebuilding
Rebuilt livelihoods for pedicab drivers and fishermen in Barangay 89 and 90 of Payapay, Leyte after natural disasters.
Faculty and Facilities Development
Funded refurbishment of classroom facilities, auditorium upgrades, and technology improvements at CHSM.
Gawad Kalinga Project
Supported the construction of two villages in Metro Manila through fundraising efforts in partnership with CHSAF.
Scholarship Grants
Provides financial assistance to deserving students at CHSM based on academic achievement and financial need.
Water Filtration Project
Provided self-help water filtration units to communities through collaboration with UP Medicine Mu Sigma Phi Foundation.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Alumni Community Building 1 activity
    • Alumnae engagement and community building
      Connects College of the Holy Spirit alumnae in the United States and Canada through events, newsletters, and outreach programs that renew relationships and support spiritual, educational, social, and cultural enrichment.
  • Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
    • Disaster relief and livelihood restoration
      Implements disaster relief initiatives including rebuilding livelihoods for pedicab drivers and fishermen, constructing classrooms in affected areas, and distributing water filtration units; responded to super typhoon Odette’s impact on SSpS communities.
  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
    • Funding scholarships and educational support
      Provides financial support in the form of scholarship grants to students based on academic achievement and financial need, and funds faculty professional development at the College of the Holy Spirit Manila.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Fundraising events and campaign management
      Organizes and executes fundraising events such as the Christmas fundraising Zoom event "Pasko ng Pag-ibig at Pag-asa," Pasko sa Punta, and galas that support scholarship programs and other initiatives, achieving above-expected attendance and impact.
  • Integrated Community-Led Development Programs 1 activity
    • Partnership-based community development projects
      Supports large-scale community development initiatives such as Gawad Kalinga, raising approximately $90,000 to build two villages in Metro Manila, and collaborates with organizations like Feed the Hungry Inc. and UP Medicine Mu Sigma Phi Foundation on targeted interventions.
  • Documentary Film Production 1 activity
    • Production of commemorative and inspirational media
      Creates and presents commemorative videos featuring alumnae headshots and group photos, and debuted the inspirational video "The Spirit Lives On!" at the CHSNAF Grand Reunion Gala in Toronto.
  • School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
    • Support for infrastructure and facility development at CHSM
      Funds and supports construction and refurbishment projects at the College of the Holy Spirit Manila, including Caritas Hall, the “Bubong” Project, classroom facilities, and the Paraclete Auditorium.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$69K
Contributions & grants$66K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$37K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$33K
balance sheet
Total assets$145K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$145K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +273.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 9
  • Cora Simon Nieves — VP for Membership & Directory
  • Eleanor Martinez — Board member, president Pacific Northwest
  • Julita Dialino — Board member, President Metro Washington DC
  • Lina Umali — Board member, President Southwest
  • Maria Pejoro — Board member, President Southern California
  • Maribel Lorayes — Board member, President Canada East
  • Mimi Samson — Board member, President Northeast Chapter
  • Rosalinda Luis Mcdougal — Board member President Canada West
  • Victoria Vergara Manto — Board member, President Nevada Mountain states
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • CHSAF Network — Collaborated with CHSAF, the alumnae foundation in Manila, to support shared projects including Gawad Kalinga.
  • College of the Holy Spirit Manila Partner — Receives financial support and engagement from CHSNAF to sustain and promote its educational mission.
  • College of the Holy Spirit North America Foundation Metro-Washington DC Chapter Partner — Hosts joint fundraising events in the Metro-Washington DC area.
  • Fairmont Royal York Hotel Partner — Hosted the CHSNAF Grand Reunion Gala on October 1, 2022, at its Imperial Ballroom in Toronto.
  • Feed the Hungry Inc. Partner — Partnered with Feed the Hungry Inc. to build classrooms in Dumarao, Capiz.
  • North East Chapter Partner — Organized a fundraiser in support of CHS North America Foundation's scholarship program.
  • SSpS Partner — Co-implementing the pedicab livelihood project with a memorandum of agreement with pedicab drivers.
  • SSpS communities Partner — Responded to the impact of super typhoon Odette on SSpS communities
  • SSpS mission ministries Partner — Supported through funding for feeding, disaster relief, educational, and related programs.
  • SSpS sisters Partner — Collaborates with the SSpS sisters to support mission schools and promote scholarships for marginalized communities.
  • St. Basil's Catholic Church Partner — Partner organization where CHSNAF sponsors a special Sunday Mass.
  • St. Michael's Cathedral Basilica Partner — Partner church providing worship services during CHSNAF events.
  • St. Patrick's Catholic Church Partner — Partner church providing worship services during CHSNAF events.
  • UP Medicine Mu Sigma Phi Foundation Partner — Collaborated with UP Medicine Mu Sigma Phi Foundation to provide self-help water filtration units to communities in need.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Alumnae Engagement Through Memory and Storytelling
    methodology: memory-based_engagement
    By using inspirational storytelling and memory-evoking events, the organization sustains long-term alumnae commitment because emotional connections rooted in shared experiences strengthen identity and drive continued support for scholarships and outreach.
  • Faith-Based Community Engagement for Spiritual and Educational Development
    methodology: faith-based_community_engagement
    By centering programming around faith-based gatherings, the organization advances spiritual development and community cohesion because shared religious values create a trusted foundation for educational and social welfare initiatives.
  • Grantmaking for Holistic Community Enrichment
    methodology: grantmaking_for_community_enrichment
    By directing grants toward education, spiritual development, and social welfare—especially for those in financial hardship—the organization advances community well-being because targeted funding amplifies local impact and addresses root causes of inequity.
  • Participatory Co-Construction Model
    methodology: participatory_co-construction
    By engaging beneficiaries in the skills-based co-construction of assets, the organization builds local capacity and ownership because combining community knowledge with expert oversight leads to sustainable development and empowered participants.
  • Rotating Community Fund for Collective Responsibility
    methodology: community-based_rotating_fund
    By using a rotating fund model where beneficiaries contribute daily, the organization ensures financial sustainability and collective responsibility because ongoing participation fosters long-term community investment and mutual support.