Amandla
Amandla's mission is to create safe spaces that combine the power of sport and education to empower youth and change lives through its safe-hub model. Safe-hub closes the …
Amandla Inc
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AMANDLA's core program is implementing after school activities to at-risk youth ages 4-14 in North Philadelphia using soccer as a conduit to reinforce social and emotional learning and teach life skills and leadership development. Program costs were related to program equipment, field rent, salaries and supported direct implementation of the EduSoccer program.
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Mission
Amandla's mission is to create safe spaces that combine the power of sport and education to empower youth and change lives through its safe-hub model. Safe-hub closes the out-of-school-time activities gap in under-served communities through its scalable youth development model. Safe-hub supports families, children, and schools by providing world-class infrastructure, high-quality programming, and resources to bring equitable opportunity to communities in need.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Amandla has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented youth development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 18,694 youth development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmandla is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 833821353. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 17 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Amandla's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 833821353. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Amandla has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Amandla is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, Amandla has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 71% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Amandla is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 17 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Amandla. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Amandla holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 71% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
AMANDLA's core program is implementing after school activities to at-risk youth ages 4-14 in North Philadelphia using soccer as a conduit to reinforce social and emotional learning and teach life skills and leadership development. Program costs were related to program equipment, field rent, salaries and supported direct implementation of the EduSoccer program. Amandla is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 71% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $2M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Amandla are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Amandla is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 833821353, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AMANDLA is registered in United States. 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.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (4)
Source: Public filings
4 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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‘Children of Blood and Bone’ author exposes shocking rift with actress Amandla Stenberg, refuses to watch film - AOL.com
Book to movie drama: Author Tomi Adeyemi falls out with film’s star Amandla Stenberg - News24
‘Children of Blood and Bone’ author won’t see film after feud with star Amandla Stenberg - Los Angeles Times
The 'Children of Blood and Bone' Tomi Adeyemi and Amandla Stenberg Drama, Explained - Teen Vogue
‘Children of Blood and Bone’ author exposes shocking rift with actress Amandla Stenberg, refuses to watch film - AOL.com
'Children of Blood and Bone' author exposes shocking rift with actress Amandla Stenberg, refuses to watch film - Page Six
Children of Blood and Bone author exposes brutal messages to Amandla Stenberg after fallout - The Tab
Amandla Stenberg and Tomi Adeyemi are Reportedly Feuding Over 'Children of Blood & Bone' - Complex
Author Tomi Adeyemi 'Will Not Watch' Film Adaptation of Her Book 'Children of Blood & Bone,' Seemingly Blocks Star Amandla Stenberg & Shares DMs - Just Jared
How Amandla Stenberg Built a Career Beyond Child Stardom - Yahoo
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 17 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
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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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 17 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2019
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Amandla
- What is Amandla?
- Amandla is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Philadelphia, United States. AMANDLA's core program is implementing after school activities to at-risk youth ages 4-14 in North Philadelphia using soccer as a conduit to reinforce social and emotional learning and teach life skills and leadership development. Program costs were related to program equipment, field rent, salaries and supported direct implementation of the EduSoccer program.
- When was Amandla founded?
- Amandla was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Amandla?
- Liam Connolly serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Amandla located?
- Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, United States.
- What is Amandla's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 71% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Amandla trustworthy?
- Amandla has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong 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 Amandla's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 833821353.
- What is Amandla's website?
- http://usa.safe-hub.org