Khmer Cultural Development Institute
Preserving Traditional Cambodian Arts for Future Generations, whilst helping the most vulnerable of children.
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Also known as the Kampot Traditional Music School for Orphaned and Disabled Children, this Cambodian nonprofit preserves traditional Cambodian arts while caring for and training vulnerable children, including an ensemble of blind musicians. It was established in Kampot during Cambodia's civil war in the aftermath of the Khmer Rouge era, and has since graduated over 450 students.
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Mission
The mission of KCDI is to protect, preserve and develop Cambodian traditional arts and culture for future generations through education, training and awareness raising and to care for and heal vulnerable children.
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· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesFounded in 1994 following the devastation of Cambodia's artistic heritage during the Khmer Rouge era; received UNESCO recognition in 1995, and its founder received the Raoul Wallenberg Humanitarian Award in 1999.
How it stacks up against peers
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- It is one of the better-documented charities in Cambodia GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKhmer Cultural Development Institute is a human services nonprofit based in Kampot, Kampot Province, Cambodia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 33/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Khmer Cultural Development Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. 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 33 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in Cambodia is 32/100.
Khmer Cultural Development Institute is located in Kampot, Kampot Province, Cambodia. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.
Khmer Cultural Development Institute is classified as a Human Services organization, based in Cambodia.
Khmer Cultural Development Institute is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Cambodia 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. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Also known as the Kampot Traditional Music School for Orphaned and Disabled Children, this Cambodian nonprofit preserves traditional Cambodian arts while caring for and training vulnerable children, including an ensemble of blind musicians. It was established in Kampot during Cambodia's civil war in the aftermath of the Khmer Rouge era, and has since graduated over 450 students. Khmer Cultural Development Institute is a human services organization based in Cambodia. The organization was founded in 1992.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Cambodia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Khmer Cultural Development Institute is listed in Cambodia. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Khmer Cultural Development Institute is listed in Cambodia. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Founding date · 1992
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Khmer Cultural Development Institute
- What is Khmer Cultural Development Institute?
- Khmer Cultural Development Institute is a human services nonprofit organization based in Kampot, Cambodia. Also known as the Kampot Traditional Music School for Orphaned and Disabled Children, this Cambodian nonprofit preserves traditional Cambodian arts while caring for and training vulnerable children, including an ensemble of blind musicians. It was established in Kampot during Cambodia's civil war in the aftermath of the Khmer Rouge era, and has since graduated over 450 students.
- When was Khmer Cultural Development Institute founded?
- Khmer Cultural Development Institute was founded in 1992.
- Where is Khmer Cultural Development Institute located?
- Headquartered in Kampot, Kampot Province, Cambodia.
- Is Khmer Cultural Development Institute trustworthy?
- Khmer Cultural Development Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Khmer Cultural Development Institute's website?
- http://www.kcdi-cambodia.org
- Are donations to Khmer Cultural Development Institute tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Cambodia 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.