Street Child Us
Street Child's mission is for every child to be safe, in school and learning.
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Street Child is an impact-driven international NGO working in the world's poorest and most challenging contexts to ensure that all children can be safe, in school and learning, based on our belief that education is both a fundamental human right and the surest pathway out of poverty. We have supported 1.5M children in this mission since our first ever project supporting 100 street-connected children into school for the first time in Makeni, Sierra Leone, in 2008.
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Mission
Street Child's mission is for every child to be safe, in school and learning.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Street Child Us has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of similar organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 9 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 98% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (9 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyStreet Child Us is a registered international nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 474281452. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $696K in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Street Child Us's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 474281452. 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.
Street Child Us has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Street Child Us is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.
Based on official tax filings, Street Child Us has $696K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Street Child Us is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $696K in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Street Child Us. 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, Street Child Us 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 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.
Street Child is an impact-driven international NGO working in the world's poorest and most challenging contexts to ensure that all children can be safe, in school and learning, based on our belief that education is both a fundamental human right and the surest pathway out of poverty. We have supported 1.5M children in this mission since our first ever project supporting 100 street-connected children into school for the first time in Makeni, Sierra Leone, in 2008. Street Child Us is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $696K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Street Child Us are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Street Child Us is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 474281452, 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
9 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
STREET CHILD US 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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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (7)
Source: Public filings
7 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 22 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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- GlobalGiving partner directory
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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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 22 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 · 2014
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Street Child Us
- What is Street Child Us?
- Street Child Us is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Street Child is an impact-driven international NGO working in the world's poorest and most challenging contexts to ensure that all children can be safe, in school and learning, based on our belief that education is both a fundamental human right and the surest pathway out of poverty. We have supported 1.5M children in this mission since our first ever project supporting 100 street-connected children into school for the first time in Makeni, Sierra Leone, in 2008.
- When was Street Child Us founded?
- Street Child Us was founded in 2014.
- Who leads Street Child Us?
- Anna Bowden serves as CEO.
- Where is Street Child Us located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States. The charity operates in 18 countries.
- What is Street Child Us's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Street Child Us trustworthy?
- Street Child Us has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Street Child Us's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 474281452.
- What is Street Child Us's website?
- http://www.streetchildusa.org