The Special Youth Leadership Foundation
The Special Foundation is a social impact organisation that focuses on raising young African leaders through education by providing platforms and opportunities to fulfil their dreams. We are …
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Mission
The Special Foundation is a social impact organisation that focuses on raising young African leaders through education by providing platforms and opportunities to fulfil their dreams. We are a community of young professionals with a vision to improve the quality of leadership in all spheres of governance in Africa by creating access for more children to get an education Founded by Seyi Akinwale in 2018 through his vision to improve the quality of leadership in all spheres of governance in Africa and ensure the creation of a platform where more young people can maximize their potential by gaining access to education. The foundation now has over 600 active partners and volunteers and has empowered over 35,000 less privileged, gifted African Children through education, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.
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GiveRadar's verified records show The Special Youth Leadership Foundation with a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.
- It has more complete contact information than 89% of comparable organizations, with a verified website, email and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any education charities in Nigeria - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Nigeria data
- Its integrity score of 33 is below most of the 110 education charities in Nigeria GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its governance. Explore Nigeria data
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- 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 + methodologyThe Special Youth Leadership Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Lagos, LA, Nigeria. It is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 33/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
The Special Youth Leadership Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33/100. 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 33 ('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 education charities in Nigeria is 43/100.
The Special Youth Leadership Foundation is located in Lagos, LA, Nigeria.
The Special Youth Leadership Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in Nigeria.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Special Youth Leadership Foundation is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) and overseen by the CAC. 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.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Nigeria under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
The Special Youth Leadership Foundation is registered in Nigeria. 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.
The Special Youth Leadership Foundation is registered in Nigeria. 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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Special Foundation Expands Scholarship Programme in Nigeria - Punch Newspapers
The Special Foundation Releases 2025 Annual Impact Report, Reaching Over 62,000 Children Nationwide - THISDAYLIVE
The Special Foundation Concludes 2025 Special Summer School, Empowering Over 24,500 Children - THISDAYLIVE
The Special Foundation Hosted a Career Mentorship Program to Celebrate Children’s Day with Students - BellaNaija
The Special Foundation launched to educate, upskill, Nigerian youth - Business News Nigeria
The Special Youth Leadership Foundation had its official launch & aims at developing Africa's Future leaders in under-served Communities - BellaNaija
The Special Foundation hosted an Inspiring Career Day at Lagos City Senior College - BellaNaija
HPPD and HPU Welcome Teens to Youth Leadership Academy - High Point University
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Nigeria
- News and media coverage
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- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
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Mission statement · Published
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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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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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Special Youth Leadership Foundation
- What is The Special Youth Leadership Foundation?
- The Special Youth Leadership Foundation is a education nonprofit organization based in Lagos, Nigeria. Special Foundation - Empowering Communities
- Where is The Special Youth Leadership Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Lagos, LA, Nigeria.
- Is The Special Youth Leadership Foundation trustworthy?
- The Special Youth Leadership Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 33 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 The Special Youth Leadership Foundation's website?
- https://www.thespecialfoundation.org/
- Are donations to The Special Youth Leadership Foundation tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Nigeria 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.