PINTAR Foundation
Corporate-powered school adoption programme for underserved Malaysian students
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PINTAR Foundation was established in 2008 to lead a school adoption programme supported by corporate Malaysia, aimed at improving educational outcomes for students from underserved communities. The Foundation works to complement government efforts by ensuring schools and students receive adequate resources to attain high educational standards. Its broader goal is to inspire the younger generation to become responsible citizens.
Mission
An Organisation working in partnership with corporations, partner NGOs and the Government to enhance the motivation and success of students from underperforming schools through education in line with the National aspiration to develop human capital who are adequately prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in MalaysiaConcerns
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, PINTAR Foundation has a partial profile.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 97% of the 86 education 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 similar 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 education charities in Malaysia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Malaysia data
- government registration
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPINTAR Foundation is an education nonprofit based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its registration number is 200801026585 / 827909-U. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
PINTAR Foundation 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 education charities in Malaysia is 47/100.
PINTAR Foundation is located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years.
PINTAR Foundation is classified as an Education organization, based in Malaysia. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.
PINTAR Foundation 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.
PINTAR Foundation was established in 2008 to lead a school adoption programme supported by corporate Malaysia, aimed at improving educational outcomes for students from underserved communities. The Foundation works to complement government efforts by ensuring schools and students receive adequate resources to attain high educational standards. Its broader goal is to inspire the younger generation to become responsible citizens. PINTAR Foundation is an education organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 2008.
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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.
PINTAR 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.
PINTAR 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).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
Officers & trustees (4)
Source: Charity website (via AI extraction)
4 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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5 articles found
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4,500 Sertai CCR’25 Lotus’s Malaysia Ke-3, Kumpul RM400k Untuk Pendidikan Bersama PINTAR Foundation - BuzzKini
120 pelajar tamat Program PINTAR -TNB - MalaysiaGazette
Pulang bantu Yayasan PINTAR - Berita Harian
Pintar Foundation raises almost RM900,000 to facilitate education for the underprivileged - NST Online
Program PINTAR PLUS bantu pelajar luar bandar - Harian Metro
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Part of this profile's description was written with AI, summarizing public sources such as official registry data and the organization's own website. Financial figures, registration details, and the sources listed above are not AI-generated. Read how we use AI.
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 · 4 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 · 2008
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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 PINTAR Foundation
- What is PINTAR Foundation?
- PINTAR Foundation is a education nonprofit organization based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. PINTAR Foundation was established in 2008 to lead a school adoption programme supported by corporate Malaysia, aimed at improving educational outcomes for students from underserved communities. The Foundation works to complement government efforts by ensuring schools and students receive adequate resources to attain high educational standards. Its broader goal is to inspire the younger generation to become responsible citizens.
- When was PINTAR Foundation founded?
- PINTAR Foundation was founded in 2008.
- Where is PINTAR Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
- Is PINTAR Foundation trustworthy?
- PINTAR Foundation 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 PINTAR Foundation's registration number?
- Registration: 200801026585 / 827909-U (Malaysia).
- What is PINTAR Foundation's website?
- https://www.mypintar.com.my
- Are donations to PINTAR Foundation 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.