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Mars

화성온누리M센타

Hwaseong Reg 경기도(본청)-2019-1-경기도(도청)-18 · MOIS
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51
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
51/100 · methodology

About Mars

The creation of a lifelong education facility for multicultural people.

다문화인들을 위한 평생교육시설 설립 운영 등

Translated from Korean by GiveRadar.

Founded
Headquarters
Hwaseong
Foundation type
Nonprofit Organization (비영리민간단체 (Nonprofit Organization))

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in South Korea
Integrity Assessment This charity: 51
Peer average: 60

Red flags

· All clear
Ministry of Interior status change
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Mars is a registered education nonprofit, South Korea. It is registered with the Korean NPO registry. It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its registration number is 경기도(본청)-2019-1-경기도(도청)-18. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

Mars has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. 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 51 ('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 education charities in South Korea is 60/100.

Mars is based in Hwaseong, South Korea. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.

Mars is classified as a Education organization, registered in South Korea. It operates as a 비영리민간단체 (Nonprofit Organization).

Mars has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Ministry of the Interior. Visit the Mars profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The creation of a lifelong education facility for multicultural people. Mars is classified as a education organization registered in South Korea. The organization was founded in 2019.

Among education charities registered in South Korea: Mars's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51/100 is in line with the peer average of 60/100.

Mars is registered in South Korea. Donations to designated nonprofits in South Korea are tax-deductible. The standard deduction is 15% of donations up to 30% of income (or 100% for designated organizations). An additional 30% credit applies for donations exceeding 10 million won.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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

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Leadership

최명
최명현

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Super Mario to Mars - 브런치
May 2026
brunch.co.kr
천문연·대전시, 우주탐사 강연 프로그램 'Moon to Mars' 개최 - v.daum.net
May 2026
v.daum.net
디든로보틱스, 아마존 MARS 2026 참가… 사족보행 로봇 ‘글로벌 주목’ - 스타트업엔
Apr 2026
www.startupn.kr
공장 넘어 도시로…박승현 화성시 AI실장, MARS 해법 제시 - 전자신문
Apr 2026
www.etnews.com
화성특례시의회, ‘MARS 2026 투자유치 & 컨퍼런스’ 참석 - 환경일보
Mar 2026
www.hkbs.co.kr
정명근 "지방정부가 AI 전환주도"…화성, 'MARS 2026'서 AI 도시 비전 제시 - 오마이뉴스
Mar 2026
www.ohmynews.com
화성시, AI 산업 컨퍼런스 ‘MARS 2026’ 개최 - KBS 뉴스
Mar 2026
news.kbs.co.kr
[RE] ‘MARS 2026 투자유치&컨퍼런스’ 개최 - 서울경제TV
Mar 2026
www.sentv.co.kr
화성특례시, 'MARS 2026 AI 투자유치·컨퍼런스' 개막…AI 비전 선포 - 프레시안
Mar 2026
www.pressian.com
화성시, ‘MARS 2026 AI 컨퍼런스’ 개최…글로벌 AI 선도 도시 선언 - 아시아경제
Mar 2026
www.asiae.co.kr

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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Korean Ministry of the Interior (MOIS)
Officers and trustees
Korean Ministry of the Interior (MOIS) - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
45%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No 공익법인 annual return on file
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Tax-deductibility status
Whether donations are tax-deductible has not been verified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Mars

What is Mars?
Mars is a education nonprofit organization, South Korea. The creation of a lifelong education facility for multicultural people.
When was Mars founded?
Mars was founded in 2019.
Who leads Mars?
최명현.
Where is Mars located?
Headquartered in South Korea.
Is Mars trustworthy?
Mars has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 51 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 Mars's registration number?
Registration: 경기도(본청)-2019-1-경기도(도청)-18 (South Korea).
Are donations to Mars tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Korea 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.