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Amplify Philly

The organization amplify's the best of philadelphia's top technology, talent, and innovation on a local, national, and international stage.

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
61/100 · methodology

About Amplify Philly

Philly’s newest citywide innovation festival celebrates bright ideas in health care, tech, and the arts.

Founded
Headquarters
Philadelphia, PA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
S20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2020

Mission

The organization amplify's the best of philadelphia's top technology, talent, and innovation on a local, national, and international stage.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development · NTEE S20

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 24%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 61
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($833,777)
100% to programs beats the peer average (24%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Amplify Philly is a registered community development nonprofit based in Philadelphia, PA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 843617979. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 90/100 for community development charities in United States. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Amplify Philly has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. 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 61 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.

Amplify Philly is located in Philadelphia, PA, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, Amplify Philly has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 24% for community development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Amplify Philly is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Amplify Philly. 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.

Amplify Philly has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 24%. Visit the Amplify Philly profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Philly’s newest citywide innovation festival celebrates bright ideas in health care, tech, and the arts. Amplify Philly is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among community development charities registered in United States: Amplify Philly's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 24%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Amplify Philly are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Amplify Philly is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 843617979, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2022) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

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Michelle Freeman
Organizer

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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David S•••••
ORGANIZER
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Michelle F••••••
ORGANIZER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2022
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$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other community development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Amplify Philly This page 61 $1.6 million 100%
Alaska Community Development Corp 93 $4.1 million 100%
Dona Ana County Colonias Development Council 90 $2.5 million 92%
501cpa 89 $1.6 million -
Minnesota Propane Gas Research Foundation 89 $1.9 million -
Family Advocacy & Community Training 89 $4.4 million -
Cardinal Shehan Center Inc 89 $2.2 million -
Middle Flint Council on Aging Inc 89 $7.1 million -
Cairnwood Village Inc 89 $1.1 million -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2022 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Amplify Philly

What is Amplify Philly?
Amplify Philly is a community development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Philadelphia, United States. Philly’s newest citywide innovation festival celebrates bright ideas in health care, tech, and the arts.
When was Amplify Philly founded?
Amplify Philly was founded in 2020.
Who leads Amplify Philly?
Michelle Freeman serves as Organizer.
Where is Amplify Philly located?
Headquartered in Philadelphia, United States.
What is Amplify Philly's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately $1M-$10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Amplify Philly trustworthy?
Amplify Philly has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 61 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 Amplify Philly's registration number?
IRS EIN: 843617979.
What is Amplify Philly's website?
http://www.amplifyphilly.com