YWCA Kuala Lumpur
Empowering women and girls in KL since 1913
Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA)/VTOC
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The YWCA of Kuala Lumpur, established in 1913, works to develop the potential of women and girls regardless of race, religion, culture, or socio-economic background. The organisation helps women and girls recognise their equal value in society, achieve self-determination and self-reliance, and reach their full potential across physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions.
Mission
To empower women and girls in Kuala Lumpur to achieve self-reliance and fulfil their potential, regardless of background or circumstance.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, YWCA Kuala Lumpur has a partial profile.
- Established in 1913, it is among the oldest community development charities in Malaysia GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any community development charities in Malaysia - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Malaysia data
- GiveRadar's profile for YWCA Kuala Lumpur draws on its contact details, in line with the typical community development charities in Malaysia it tracks. View this cohort
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyYWCA Kuala Lumpur is a community development 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 1913 and has been operating for 113 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
YWCA Kuala Lumpur has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in Malaysia is 47/100.
YWCA Kuala Lumpur is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The organization was established in 1913 and has been active for 113 years.
YWCA Kuala Lumpur is classified as a Community Development organization, based in Malaysia.
YWCA Kuala Lumpur 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 YWCA of Kuala Lumpur, established in 1913, works to develop the potential of women and girls regardless of race, religion, culture, or socio-economic background. The organisation helps women and girls recognise their equal value in society, achieve self-determination and self-reliance, and reach their full potential across physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. YWCA Kuala Lumpur is a community development organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 1913.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malaysia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA)/VTOC 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.
Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA)/VTOC 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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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 · 1913
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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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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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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 YWCA Kuala Lumpur
- What is YWCA Kuala Lumpur?
- YWCA Kuala Lumpur is a community development nonprofit organization based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The YWCA of Kuala Lumpur, established in 1913, works to develop the potential of women and girls regardless of race, religion, culture, or socio-economic background. The organisation helps women and girls recognise their equal value in society, achieve self-determination and self-reliance, and reach their full potential across physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions.
- When was YWCA Kuala Lumpur founded?
- YWCA Kuala Lumpur was founded in 1913.
- Where is YWCA Kuala Lumpur located?
- Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Is YWCA Kuala Lumpur trustworthy?
- YWCA Kuala Lumpur has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 YWCA Kuala Lumpur's website?
- https://www.ywcakl.org.my
- Are donations to YWCA Kuala Lumpur 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.