National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) - Penang
Autism support and education across Malaysia
Persatuan Kebangsaan Autisme Malaysia (Cawangan Pulau Pinang)
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The Penang branch of the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) is part of a non-profit welfare organisation founded in 1986 and formally registered on 3 March 1987. NASOM provides education, care and protection for individuals with autism and their families, operating Early Intervention Programmes and Vocational Programmes at multiple centres nationwide.
Mission
To advocate for the rights of people with autism and in doing so provide opportunities for them to learn and lead a productive and fulfilling life.
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GiveRadar's verified records show National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) - Penang with a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 485 social services 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 charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Established in 1987, it predates 83% of the social services charities in Malaysia GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNational Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) - Penang is a social services nonprofit based in Pulau Pinang, Penang, Malaysia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its registration number is 497/87 (Wilayah Persekutuan). GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) - Penang has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. 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 49 ('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 social services charities in Malaysia is 47/100.
National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) - Penang is located in Pulau Pinang, Penang, Malaysia. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.
National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) - Penang is classified as a Social Services organization, based in Malaysia. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) - Penang 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. 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.
The Penang branch of the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) is part of a non-profit welfare organisation founded in 1986 and formally registered on 3 March 1987. NASOM provides education, care and protection for individuals with autism and their families, operating Early Intervention Programmes and Vocational Programmes at multiple centres nationwide. National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) - Penang is a social services organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 1987.
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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.
Persatuan Kebangsaan Autisme Malaysia (Cawangan Pulau Pinang) 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.
Persatuan Kebangsaan Autisme Malaysia (Cawangan Pulau Pinang) 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 (12)
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12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Named leadership · 12 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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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 · 1987
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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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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) - Penang
- What is National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) - Penang?
- National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) - Penang is a social services nonprofit organization based in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. The Penang branch of the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) is part of a non-profit welfare organisation founded in 1986 and formally registered on 3 March 1987. NASOM provides education, care and protection for individuals with autism and their families, operating Early Intervention Programmes and Vocational Programmes at multiple centres nationwide.
- When was National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) - Penang founded?
- National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) - Penang was founded in 1987.
- Where is National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) - Penang located?
- Headquartered in Pulau Pinang, Penang, Malaysia.
- Is National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) - Penang trustworthy?
- National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) - Penang has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 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 National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) - Penang's registration number?
- Registration: 497/87 (Wilayah Persekutuan) (Malaysia).
- What is National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) - Penang's website?
- https://www.nasom.org.my
- Are donations to National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) - Penang 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.