2026-05-29T07:05:38-04:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 943452637 AMALA LIVES AMAL 2029250698 600 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW STE 250 WASHINGTON DC 20001 Keosha Douglas Senior Administrator 2029043757 2026-06-01 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Brandi Forte 600 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW STE 250 WASHINGTON DC 20001 301200 false X www.amalalives. org X 2010 DC Amala Lives mission is designed to inspire equip and empower at-risk individuals families and communities through professional educational and economic pathways. We value the importance of realizing embracing and maximizing education as a vehicle to rising to a ones full potential. 3 3 6 0 0 0 84992 84992 216208 216208 0 0 0 0 301200 301200 0 0 0 0 220000 252536 0 0 0 81200 48664 301200 301200 0 0 69000 0 69000 0 0 0 Amala Lives mission is designed to inspire equip and empower at-risk individuals families and communities through professional educational and economic pathways. We value the importance of realizing embracing and maximizing education as a vehicle to rising to a ones full potential. false false 180000 180000 0 Through our Out of School Time program we provided 60 youth from low income communities in the District the following: tutoring college preparation culinary arts visual arts homework support in math and literacy and mental health wellness support. 90000 90000 0 Through our Access to Jobs program we provided returning citizens the opportunity to receive full time jobs in the non profit industry occupational skills training & certification along with professional development. 31200 31200 0 Through our Junior Chef Program we provided 40 at-risk youth with a desire to pursue careers in culinary arts an opportunity to learn how the fundamentals of the industry along with learning how to cook. 0 0 0 301200 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false 0 0 false 6 false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false 15000 10000 false false false 3 3 false false false false false false false true true false false true true false true false true true true false DC X Keosha Douglas 2029043757 600 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW STE 250 WASHINGTON DC 20001 Brandi Forte Executive Director 40.00 0 X 120000 0 0 120000 0 0 1 true false false 0 0 0 0 84992 0 0 84992 Educational Support Services 611710 216208 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 216208 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 301200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 120000 120000 0 0 0 0 0 0 100000 100000 0 0 0 0 0 0 10000 10000 0 0 22536 22536 0 0 0 0 0 0 1200 1200 0 0 6000 6000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2500 2500 0 0 7200 7200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24000 24000 0 0 1100 1100 0 0 0 0 0 0 1800 1800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4864 4864 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 301200 301200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 44000 0 25000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 69000 0 69000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 69000 0 0 0 69000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X true false true true true X 0 0 0 195000 84992 279992 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 195000 84992 279992 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 279992 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 195000 84992 279992 1 0 X false false X false false false false false false false false false Brandi Forte Executive Director 120000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 120000 0 120000 0 Part I | PartandLinenumber:,Explanation:|Part I Line 1b,It does not apply to any of our staff.| Part VI, Line 11a Amala Lives utilizes a structured review process to ensure the organizations IRS Form 990 is accurate transparent and compliant with federal nonprofit reporting requirements. The organizations accountant prepares and reviews all financial records including revenue expenditures grant allocations payroll and supporting documentation prior to completion of the filing. Once the draft Form 990 is prepared and senior leadership review the document to ensure the information accurately reflects the organizations mission programs governance practices and financial activities for the reporting year. The Board of Directors is then provided an opportunity to review the Form 990 prior to submission to ensure oversight accountability and organizational transparency. Any questions corrections or recommendations identified during the review process are addressed with the organizations accountant before the final filing is submitted to the IRS. Part VI, Line 12c Amala Lives utilizes a structured process to monitor and enforce compliance with organizational policies procedures and grant requirements to ensure accountability transparency and program integrity. Oversight is led by the senior administration and the Board of Directors who collectively ensure that staff volunteers and program operations remain aligned with organizational standards and expectations. The organization monitors compliance through: Regular staff meetings and supervisory check-ins Review of program documentation attendance records and data reports Financial oversight and internal review of expenditures and grant activities Ongoing communication regarding organizational expectations and procedures Staff training and orientation on organizational policies safety practices ethics and reporting requirements Program staff are expected to follow all organizational policies related to youth safety confidentiality financial accountability attendance tracking and professional conduct. Any concerns violations or noncompliance issues are addressed promptly through corrective action additional training supervision or disciplinary procedures when necessary. Amala Lives also maintains documentation systems and internal controls to ensure compliance with grant requirements program deliverables and reporting standards. Through consistent oversight communication and accountability measures the organization promotes a culture of integrity professionalism and high-quality service delivery. Part VI, Line 15 Amala Lives follows a reasonable and transparent process for determining executive compensation to ensure that salaries are fair appropriate and aligned with the organizations size budget and scope of services. The compensation of the Executive Director is reviewed and approved by independent members of the Board of Directors who do not have a conflict of interest related to compensation decisions. The review process includes: Evaluation of the Executive Directors roles responsibilities experience and years of service Consideration of the organizations annual operating budget staffing structure and program scope Review of comparability data including compensation information for leaders of similarly sized nonprofit organizations providing youth development and workforce services within the region Discussion and approval by the Board of Directors during a formal meeting The Executive Directors compensation of 120,000 annually is considered reasonable based on the organizations operational responsibilities community impact and leadership demands. Board deliberations and compensation decisions are documented contemporaneously through meeting minutes and organizational records to ensure transparency and accountability. This process helps Amala Lives maintain compliance with nonprofit governance standards and demonstrates responsible stewardship of organizational resources. Part VI, Line 19 Describe on Schedule O whether and if so how the organization made its governing documents conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public during the tax year Schedule O