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Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FOPBGS)

Conserving plants and environment at Penang Botanic Gardens

Penang MALAYSIA, Penang Reg: PPM-018-07-24111995 Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
41/100 · methodology

About Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FOPBGS)

Established in 1995, the Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FOPBGS) is a registered non-governmental organisation that works to increase public appreciation and education of plants and the environment. The society promotes horticultural activities, scientific research, and the conservation of flora at the Penang Botanic Gardens. It also supports the gardens in the areas of education, public awareness, and botany.

Founded
Headquarters
Penang MALAYSIA, Penang
Operating in
Malaysia

Mission

To support the Penang Botanic Gardens through conservation, education, public awareness, and the promotion of horticulture and botanical science.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Malaysia

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in Malaysia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 41
Peer average: 46

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for ROS deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FOPBGS) with a partial profile.

  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any environment charities in Malaysia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Malaysia data
  • GiveRadar's profile for Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FOPBGS) draws on its contact details, in line with the typical environment charities in Malaysia it tracks. View this cohort
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  • government registration
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

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Common questions

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Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FOPBGS) is an environment nonprofit based in Penang MALAYSIA, Penang, Malaysia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its registration number is PPM-018-07-24111995. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.

Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FOPBGS) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 41 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in Malaysia is 46/100.

Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FOPBGS) is located in Penang MALAYSIA, Penang, Malaysia. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years. Its address is 673A, Jalan Kebun Bunga 10350 Penang, Malaysia.

Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FOPBGS) is classified as an Environment organization, based in Malaysia.

Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FOPBGS) is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Malaysia nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Established in 1995, the Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FOPBGS) is a registered non-governmental organisation that works to increase public appreciation and education of plants and the environment. The society promotes horticultural activities, scientific research, and the conservation of flora at the Penang Botanic Gardens. It also supports the gardens in the areas of education, public awareness, and botany. Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FOPBGS) is an environment organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 1995.

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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malaysia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in Malaysia

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Social Services 485
Arts & Culture 433
Health 141
Community Development 103
Sports & Recreation 100
Education 86
Human Services 77
Advocacy & Civil Rights 73
Environment this charity 70
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Most common causes in Malaysia

Causes charities work on most.

Orphans 161
Cultural Heritage 119
Poverty 100
Eldercare & Aging 82
Disability 71
Housing 41
Refugees 32
HIV/AIDS 22
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Data sources

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Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 22, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 6
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1995
Not available · 5
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FOPBGS)

What is Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FOPBGS)?
Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FOPBGS) is a environment nonprofit organization based in Penang MALAYSIA, Malaysia. Established in 1995, the Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FOPBGS) is a registered non-governmental organisation that works to increase public appreciation and education of plants and the environment. The society promotes horticultural activities, scientific research, and the conservation of flora at the Penang Botanic Gardens. It also supports the gardens in the areas of education, public awareness, and botany.
When was Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FOPBGS) founded?
Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FOPBGS) was founded in 1995.
Where is Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FOPBGS) located?
Headquartered in Penang MALAYSIA, Penang, Malaysia.
Is Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FOPBGS) trustworthy?
Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FOPBGS) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FOPBGS)'s registration number?
Registration: PPM-018-07-24111995 (Malaysia).
What is Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FOPBGS)'s website?
https://botanikafriends.blogspot.com
Are donations to Friends of the Penang Botanic Gardens Society (FOPBGS) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malaysia under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.