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On June 7, 2004, the idea of creating a charitable organization by Filipinos living overseas began in Sun Star Forum, an online discussion board about the Philippines. A vision to help alleviate the many problems facing poor Filipinos was discussed, which led to the formation of the "Founders Circle" with nine original members located in different parts of the world.
Online meetings were held to further discuss the concept and to define the goals and objectives of the organization. On July 22, 2004, MoveOnPhilippines was born and five days later the website was launched. Officers were elected on August 15, 2004.
On January 7, 2005, READ Philippines, Inc. was incorporated in the state of Florida as a nonprofit charitable organization. In July 2005, the Internal Revenue Service approved READ Philippines' application for tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
In November 2009, the organization changed its name to READ (Reach, Educate, Assist, Develop) Philippines, Inc. READ Philippines remains a 501(c)(3) organization.
