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YWCA Penang

Penang's oldest women's organisation serving community since 1909

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37
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
37/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About YWCA Penang

YWCA Penang, founded in 1909, is one of the oldest women's organisations in Malaysia and the first YWCA established in the country after the Singapore branch. Based in Penang, it serves women, youth, and children across all races and religions, working towards development and equity in society. The organisation marked its centenary in 2009, reflecting over a century of continuous community service.

Founded
Headquarters
Penang
Operating in
Malaysia

Mission

To address the social needs of women, youth, and children in Penang, promoting development and equity regardless of race or religion.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Operating countries (1)
Malaysia

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in Malaysia
Integrity Assessment This charity: 37
Peer average: 47

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for ROS deregistration, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, YWCA Penang has a partial profile.

  • Established in 1909, 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 Penang draws on its contact details, in line with the typical community development charities in Malaysia it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • financial records
  • leadership details
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

YWCA Penang is a community development nonprofit based in Penang, Malaysia. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1909 and has been operating for 117 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 Penang 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 Penang is located in Penang, Malaysia. The organization was established in 1909 and has been active for 117 years.

YWCA Penang is classified as a Community Development organization, based in Malaysia.

YWCA 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. 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.

YWCA Penang, founded in 1909, is one of the oldest women's organisations in Malaysia and the first YWCA established in the country after the Singapore branch. Based in Penang, it serves women, youth, and children across all races and religions, working towards development and equity in society. The organisation marked its centenary in 2009, reflecting over a century of continuous community service. YWCA Penang is a community development organization based in Malaysia. The organization was founded in 1909.

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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Malaysia under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Cause areas in Malaysia

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Social Services 485
Arts & Culture 433
Health 141
Community Development this charity 103
Sports & Recreation 100
Education 86
Human Services 77
Advocacy & Civil Rights 73
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Most common causes in Malaysia

Causes charities work on most.

Orphans 161
Cultural Heritage 119
Poverty 100
Eldercare & Aging 82
Disability 71
Housing 41
Refugees 32
HIV/AIDS 22
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Sources and verification

News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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

Last updated
Jun 22, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 5
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Founding date · 1909
Not available · 6
  • Financial data
    No annual financial filings on file
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Government registration
    No public registry ID
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Tax-deductibility
    Not verified

Methodology

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Quick facts about YWCA Penang

What is YWCA Penang?
YWCA Penang is a community development nonprofit organization based in Penang, Malaysia. YWCA Penang, founded in 1909, is one of the oldest women's organisations in Malaysia and the first YWCA established in the country after the Singapore branch. Based in Penang, it serves women, youth, and children across all races and religions, working towards development and equity in society. The organisation marked its centenary in 2009, reflecting over a century of continuous community service.
When was YWCA Penang founded?
YWCA Penang was founded in 1909.
Where is YWCA Penang located?
Headquartered in Penang, Malaysia.
Is YWCA Penang trustworthy?
YWCA Penang 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 Penang's website?
https://penang.ywca.org.my
Are donations to YWCA 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.