AMISTAD LAW PROJECT
PHILADELPHIA, PA · Crime & Legal-Related
Mission
AMISTAD LAW PROJECT'S MISSION IS TO FIGHT FOR THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING FREE AND LOW-COST LEGAL SERVICES TO PHILADELPHIANS AND THOSE INCARCERATED IN PENNSYLVANIA'S PRISONS. ADDITIONALLY, WE ADVOCATE FOR LAWS AND POLICIES THAT REFLECT OUR VISION FOR A NEW JUSTICE PARADIGM AND ORGANIZE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THEIR RIGHTS AND THE LAW.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds AMISTAD LAW PROJECT
$1.5M in foundation grants on record from 27 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Public Media of Philadelphia | $175K | 2 |
| Vera Institute of Justice | $160K | 1 |
| Movement Alliance Project | $158K | 2 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | $125K | 3 |
| Tides Foundation | $110K | 4 |
| Samuel S Fels Fund | $100K | 4 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust | $100K | 2 |
| Sprocket Foundation | $100K | 2 |
| Pennsylvania Voice | $99K | 3 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | $85K | 1 |
Leadership
KRIS HENDERSON — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Principal officer)
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