Marine Research Foundation (MRF)
Marine conservation and research in Sabah
Marine Research Foundation
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Visit www.mrf-asia.orgAbout Marine Research Foundation (MRF)
The Marine Research Foundation is a non-profit organisation incorporated in Sabah, Malaysia under the Trustees (Incorporation) Act 1951. It works to advance the understanding of marine ecosystems and to conserve the diversity of marine flora and fauna through research, conservation, and education. The organisation undertakes biodiversity assessment projects and provides management-oriented solutions to government bodies and conservation partners.
Mission
To further the understanding of marine ecosystems and conserve marine biodiversity through research and education.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar environment in MalaysiaConcerns
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GiveRadar's verified records show Marine Research Foundation (MRF) with a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 90% of the 70 environment charities in Malaysia it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- 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
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMarine Research Foundation (MRF) is an environment nonprofit based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 45/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Marine Research Foundation (MRF) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45/100. 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 45 ('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.
Marine Research Foundation (MRF) is located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
Marine Research Foundation (MRF) is classified as an Environment organization, based in Malaysia. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.
Marine Research Foundation (MRF) 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.
The Marine Research Foundation is a non-profit organisation incorporated in Sabah, Malaysia under the Trustees (Incorporation) Act 1951. It works to advance the understanding of marine ecosystems and to conserve the diversity of marine flora and fauna through research, conservation, and education. The organisation undertakes biodiversity assessment projects and provides management-oriented solutions to government bodies and conservation partners. Marine Research Foundation (MRF) is an environment organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 2003.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malaysia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Marine Research Foundation is listed in Malaysia. 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.
Marine Research Foundation is listed in Malaysia. 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
Officers & trustees (6)
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6 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Named leadership · 6 officers 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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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2003
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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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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Marine Research Foundation (MRF)
- What is Marine Research Foundation (MRF)?
- Marine Research Foundation (MRF) is a environment nonprofit organization based in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. The Marine Research Foundation is a non-profit organisation incorporated in Sabah, Malaysia under the Trustees (Incorporation) Act 1951. It works to advance the understanding of marine ecosystems and to conserve the diversity of marine flora and fauna through research, conservation, and education. The organisation undertakes biodiversity assessment projects and provides management-oriented solutions to government bodies and conservation partners.
- When was Marine Research Foundation (MRF) founded?
- Marine Research Foundation (MRF) was founded in 2003.
- Where is Marine Research Foundation (MRF) located?
- Headquartered in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
- Is Marine Research Foundation (MRF) trustworthy?
- Marine Research Foundation (MRF) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 45 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 Marine Research Foundation (MRF)'s website?
- https://www.mrf-asia.org
- Are donations to Marine Research Foundation (MRF) 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.