YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOR ADVANCEMENT HANGOUT
PHILADELPHIA, PA · Youth Development
Mission
YEAH WORKS TO CREATE SAFE AND AUTHENTIC HANGOUT SPACES BY PROVIDING CULTURALLY RELEVANT ENGAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTING TEEN LED INTERVENTIONS TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF VIOLENCE. UTILIZING TEEN ACTION, YEAH WORKS TO INTERRUPT THE CYCLE OF YOUTH COMMUNITY VIOLENCE IN WEST AND SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH PEER LED MEDIATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOR ADVANCEMENT HANGOUT
$3.4M in foundation grants on record from 15 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Works | $1.2M | 4 |
| National Basketball Association Foundation | $300K | 1 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | $268K | 3 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $221K | 3 |
| Reinvestment Fund | $135K | 2 |
| Neubauer Family Charitable Trust Co Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $105K | 2 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund | $102K | 1 |
| Health Resources in Action | $100K | 1 |
| Movement Alliance Project | $59K | 2 |
| Poise Foundation | $50K | 1 |
Leadership
KENDRA VAN DE WATER — FOUNDER/CO-CEO (Principal officer)
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