S&T Foundation Unit

Who We Are

The Department of Science and Technology through its S&T Foundation Unit certifies S&T-oriented private foundations for tax exemption purposes, and specific research and development projects implemented for scientific advancement for the availment of and integration into the programs of the Department of Science and Technology as mandated by Sec. 24 of the Republic Act No. 2067, “An Act to Integrate, Coordinate, and Intensify Scientific and Technological Research and Development and to Foster Invention; to Provide Funds Therefor; and for Other Purposes”, or more commonly known as the “Science Act of 1958”, as amended by the Republic Act No. 3589, “An Act Amending Republic Act No. 2067 Modifying the National Science Development Board, National Institute of Science and Technology, and the Philippine Atomic Energy Commission, Extending Tax Exemption, Privileges on Grants, Requests and Donations for Scientific Purposes to Private Educational Institutions, and for Other Purposes”.

The S&T Foundation Unit is one of the Department’s offices that provides frontline services under the direct supervision of the Undersecretary for Regional Operations.

What We Do

The core functions of the S&T Foundation Unit are the following:

• Process applications for certification of S&T-oriented private foundations undertaking scientific and technological activities (STA) for tax exemptionpurposes; and
Process applications for certification of specific research and development projects undertaking scientific pursuits for the availment of and integration into the programs of the Department of Science and Technology;

The S&T Foundation Unit ensures the integrity of the DOST certification and bridges collaborative tie-ups between the Department of Science and Technology and the certified science foundations, and private individuals, firms, and educational institutions undertaking specific research and development projects as it looks forward to the materialization and advancement of Science and Technology projects and programs for the common good of the science community and the nation as a whole.

Who May Avail of the Service

Certification of Private Foundations

• Private foundations engaged in, and whose funds are dedicated to scientific pursuits

Certification of Specific Research and Development Projects

• Private individuals, firms, and educational institutions undertaking specific research and development projects; and
• Private foundations which do not qualify for certification as a science foundation