Reef Check Malaysia
Reef Check
International coral reef monitoring programme based in Kuala Lumpur
About
Founded in 1996, Reef Check is the world's largest international coral reef monitoring programme, engaging volunteer recreational divers and marine scientists to assess reef health globally. Its first large-scale survey in 1997 provided early evidence of widespread damage to coral reefs and raised awareness among scientists, governments, and the public. The Kuala Lumpur chapter supports this global monitoring mission in Malaysia and the wider region.
To conserve coral reefs through scientific monitoring, public education, and collaboration between volunteer divers and marine scientists.
Focus & reach
Malaysia
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- It is one of the better-documented environment charities in Malaysia GiveRadar currently 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 environment 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
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malaysia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Reef Check 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.
Reef Check 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).
This is general guidance, not tax advice. Confirm treatment with the charity or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership & board
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7 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Joint first of 69 environment charities in Malaysia on integrity score
The highest integrity score in this cohort (49/100). Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar environment charities in Malaysia.
Cause areas in Malaysia
Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.
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Frequently asked questions about Reef Check Malaysia
Reef Check Malaysia is an environment nonprofit based in KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its registration number is 200701025419 (783440-X). GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.
Founded in 1996, Reef Check is the world's largest international coral reef monitoring programme, engaging volunteer recreational divers and marine scientists to assess reef health globally. Its first large-scale survey in 1997 provided early evidence of widespread damage to coral reefs and raised awareness among scientists, governments, and the public. The Kuala Lumpur chapter supports this global monitoring mission in Malaysia and the wider region. Reef Check Malaysia is an environment organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 2007.
Reef Check Malaysia is classified as an Environment organization, based in Malaysia. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
Reef Check Malaysia is located in KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
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Quick facts about Reef Check Malaysia
- What is Reef Check Malaysia?
- Reef Check Malaysia is a environment nonprofit organization based in KL, Malaysia. Founded in 1996, Reef Check is the world's largest international coral reef monitoring programme, engaging volunteer recreational divers and marine scientists to assess reef health globally. Its first large-scale survey in 1997 provided early evidence of widespread damage to coral reefs and raised awareness among scientists, governments, and the public. The Kuala Lumpur chapter supports this global monitoring mission in Malaysia and the wider region.
- When was Reef Check Malaysia founded?
- Reef Check Malaysia was founded in 2007.
- Where is Reef Check Malaysia located?
- Headquartered in KL, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Is Reef Check Malaysia trustworthy?
- Reef Check Malaysia 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 Reef Check Malaysia's registration number?
- Registration: 200701025419 (783440-X) (Malaysia).
- What is Reef Check Malaysia's website?
- https://www.reefcheck.org.my
- Are donations to Reef Check Malaysia 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.