Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor)
Tzu Chi humanitarian hub for Kuala Lumpur and Selangor since 1995
Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Branch)
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Visit www.tzuchi.myAbout Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor)
The Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Branch of the Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia was established in 1995 and has since developed into one of the foundation's major Malaysian hubs, delivering programmes across charity, medical aid, education, and environmental protection. Part of the global Tzu Chi organisation founded in Taiwan in 1966 by Master Cheng Yen, the branch serves communities across the Klang Valley through a network of volunteers and dedicated facilities.
Mission
To serve the needy and promote compassionate living across Kuala Lumpur and Selangor through Tzu Chi's four core missions.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor) with a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 73% of the 51 religion charities in Malaysia it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any religion charities in Malaysia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Malaysia data
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTzu Chi Foundation Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor) is a religion nonprofit based in 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 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its registration number is PPM-001-10-12022004. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 41/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41/100. 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 41 ('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 religion charities in Malaysia is 43/100.
Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor) is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.
Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor) is classified as a Religion organization, based in Malaysia.
Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor) 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 Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Branch of the Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia was established in 1995 and has since developed into one of the foundation's major Malaysian hubs, delivering programmes across charity, medical aid, education, and environmental protection. Part of the global Tzu Chi organisation founded in Taiwan in 1966 by Master Cheng Yen, the branch serves communities across the Klang Valley through a network of volunteers and dedicated facilities. Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor) is a religion organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 1995.
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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.
Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Branch) 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.
Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor Branch) 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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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 · 1995
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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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
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Quick facts about Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor)
- What is Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor)?
- Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor) is a religion nonprofit organization based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Branch of the Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia was established in 1995 and has since developed into one of the foundation's major Malaysian hubs, delivering programmes across charity, medical aid, education, and environmental protection. Part of the global Tzu Chi organisation founded in Taiwan in 1966 by Master Cheng Yen, the branch serves communities across the Klang Valley through a network of volunteers and dedicated facilities.
- When was Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor) founded?
- Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor) was founded in 1995.
- Where is Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor) located?
- Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Is Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor) trustworthy?
- Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 41 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 Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor)'s registration number?
- Registration: PPM-001-10-12022004 (Malaysia).
- What is Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor)'s website?
- https://www.tzuchi.my/en
- Are donations to Tzu Chi Foundation Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Selangor) 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.