LaAmistad

What LaAmistad does

LaAmistad Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2001 in Atlanta, Georgia, providing a holistic portfolio of educational and enrichment programs targeted at Latino students and their families. Core programs include volunteer-led afterschool tutoring for elementary students, a 20-week English for Successful Living (ESL) adult course offered at $100 per semester, the no-cost Anímate Summer Academy hosted at Pace Academy, monthly Parent Partnership workshops, Adult Education sessions in Spanish, an early childhood Birth to Five literacy program, a Teen Center, a college scholarship fund, and an alumni mentorship program extending support from middle school through college. Programming is delivered at 15+ community locations across Fulton, DeKalb, and Cobb counties, including partner schools (Birney Elementary, Bolton Academy, Morningside Elementary, Russell Elementary), churches (Peachtree Church, Clairmont Presbyterian, Shallowford Presbyterian, Incarnation Church, Trinity Anglican), and recreation centers, in addition to a 2,000-square-foot owned community center in Sandy Springs.

The organization's revenue model is donation-driven, comprising individual gifts at tiered levels ($25 to $2,500+), corporate and foundation grants, annual event proceeds (notably Fiesta LaAmistad), recurring giving through the Companeros and Circle of Friends societies, and nominal ESL course fees. Notable institutional supporters identified through board affiliations include Citi Bank, Delta Airlines, Bank of America, Accenture, Cox Automotive, and Global Payments. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on standard nonprofit infrastructure including Blackbaud-powered donation processing and bilingual (English/Spanish) communications across web, email newsletters, and social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube).

Strategic partnerships with Big Brothers Big Sisters (mentorship) and Pace Academy (summer facilities), combined with 25 years of community presence and bilingual credibility, form the organization's primary competitive moat. Leadership comprises Executive Director Catrina DaCosta McAfee, Associate Director Nina Reid (joined 2019), and Finance & HR Director Randy Maner, operating under a board chaired by Wilheem Perez (Citi Bank). The organization is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026.

Name

LaAmistad

Legal name

LaAmistad Inc.

Website

https://laamistadinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

LaAmistad is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2001 in Atlanta, providing afterschool tutoring, adult ESL classes, summer academy, parent education, and college scholarships to Latino students and families across metro Atlanta through 15+ community partner locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Education Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Alternative Education & Dropout Prevention / Re-Engagement Programs (EDANAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wraparound Student Support & Case Management Services (At-Risk K–12) (EDAJAEAJ), Family & Parenting Education (Family Literacy, Parenting Skills) (EDAAAFAF), Family Engagement & Home–School Partnership Programs (EDACALAB)

Keywords

• After-school tutoring
• Adult ESL classes
• Summer enrichment programs
• Parent education workshops
• College scholarship fund

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute at various levels ($25-$2,500+) through the organization's website, mail-in checks, stock donations, IRA transfers, and Donor Advised Funds. Monthly recurring gifts are encouraged through the Companeros Giving Society.
2. ESL Program Fees: Adult students pay $100 for a 20-week (5 month) ESL course, paid in 2 installments of $50. Students also purchase their own textbooks (approximately $45).
3. Special Events and Fundraising: Annual Fiesta LaAmistad event generates revenue through ticket sales and corporate sponsorships. The 25th anniversary celebration is planned for September 2026 at The Dogwood at Westside Paper.
4. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Corporate sponsors at various levels (Title, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Companero, VIP) support annual events and programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LaAmistad delivers a portfolio of free and low-cost educational and family-support programs for Latino students and families in metro Atlanta. Core offerings include volunteer-led after-school tutoring for elementary students, a no-cost summer academy (Animate), adult English-language classes (English for Successful Living) from Basic to Level 2, parent partnership workshops, Spanish-language adult education on financial literacy and other topics, an early childhood literacy program (Birth to Five), alumni support from middle school through college, and the Suzanne W. Schirber LaAmistad Scholarship for college students. Programs are delivered free of charge to students at 15+ partner schools, churches, and recreation centers, with the Sandy Springs Community Center serving as a central hub.

Product overview

LaAmistad is a community-supported nonprofit organization offering a holistic portfolio of educational and enrichment programs serving Latino students and families in Atlanta. The core offerings include Afterschool Tutoring (volunteer-led academic support for elementary students), Anímate Summer Academy (no-cost summer camp with academic and recreational activities), English for Successful Living (adult ESL classes from Basic to Level 2), Parent Partnership (parenting workshops and family support services), Adult Education (Spanish-language workshops on topics including financial literacy and entrepreneurship), Birth to Five (early childhood literacy program for caregivers), Alumni Program (continuing support from middle school through college), and the LaAmistad Scholarship (college scholarship for program alumni). Additional services include a Teen Center and rental of the Community Center facility for workshops and events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Afterschool Program Volunteer-led after-school tutoring program for elementary-age Latino students throughout metro Atlanta, offering specialized academic attention, homework help, character building, and community mentorship in small classroom groups, delivered free of charge at partner schools.
• Animate Summer Academy No-cost summer camp for elementary-age students delivered in partnership with private schools such as Pace Academy, providing academic instruction in language arts, reading, and math by certified educators, plus recreational activities including swimming, sports, arts, STEM projects, and field trips.
• English for Successful Living (ESL) In-person English language program for adults covering Basic to Level 2, taught by volunteer instructors mentored by certified ESL professionals, with flexible scheduling including morning, evening, and weekend classes; adult students pay $100 per semester, paid in two $50 installments, and purchase textbooks separately (~$45).
• Parent Partnership Monthly parenting workshops for parents of enrolled LaAmistad students, covering school navigation, positive discipline, college preparation, digital literacy, and healthy living, plus service referrals connecting families to community resources and support agencies.
• Adult Education Spanish-language adult learning workshops covering financial literacy, mental health, entrepreneurship, immigration, home buying, and consumer awareness, designed to support personal and professional development of Latino adults in metro Atlanta.
• Birth to Five Early childhood program teaching caregivers evidence-based strategies to help young children develop communication and literacy skills through weekly Spanish-language caregiver groups led by bilingual clinicians over a 10-12-week curriculum, hosted at the Sandy Springs Community Center.
• Suzanne W. Schirber LaAmistad Scholarship College scholarship fund supporting incoming college freshmen and current college students who participated in LaAmistad Afterschool for at least one year, requiring a minimum 2.5 GPA, providing a continuing pathway from elementary programming through higher education.
• Alumni Program Continuing support program for former LaAmistad Afterschool students spanning middle school through adulthood, offering Jr. Alumni activities for middle schoolers and Senior Alumni support for high school and college students including mentorship, ACT prep, and college workshops.
• Community Center 2,000-square-foot community facility in Sandy Springs featuring a conference room, classroom space for up to 24 students, kitchenette, and outdoor playground and green space, hosting English classes, computer classes, adult education workshops, and Teen Center programs; available for community rental.
• Teen Center Dedicated space for teens at the Sandy Springs Community Center offering workshops in creative arts, tech and digital literacy, life skills, leadership, and community engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 years of serving Latino students and families in Atlanta
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Big Brothers Big SisterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for mentorship program connecting Latino professionals with LaAmistad alumni as mentees. Alumni and community members can register as mentors through the partnership.
• Pace AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate school partnership hosting Animate Summer Academy, providing facilities for the no-cost summer camp serving working families.
• Metro Atlanta Schools and ChurchescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner15+ partner locations including schools (Birney Elementary, Bolton Academy, Morningside Elementary, Russell Elementary, etc.) and churches (Peachtree Church, Clairmont Presbyterian, Shallowford Presbyterian, etc.) hosting afterschool and ESL programs throughout metro Atlanta.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill of North Georgia: Large regional nonprofit offering ESL, adult education, job training, and youth services across metro Atlanta and Georgia. Overlaps with LaAmistad's adult ESL and education programming but serves a much broader population at significantly larger scale.
• UnidosUS (formerly NCLR): National Latino civil rights and education advocacy organization that supports a network of affiliate community-based organizations. Comparable in serving the Latino population with education and family support, but operates as a national umbrella rather than a single-site program operator.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta: Large established metro Atlanta youth services nonprofit providing afterschool programming, academic support, and summer camps at multiple locations. Comparable in after-school and summer enrichment delivery model, but serves a broader demographic rather than a Latino-specific population.

Direct peers

• SER National: National Latino-focused nonprofit providing workforce training, ESL, and family services across multiple states. Comparable in target population (Spanish-speaking adults and families) and core educational programming, but operates at broader geographic scale.
• Latin American Association: Atlanta-based nonprofit serving the Latino community with ESL, citizenship preparation, workforce development, and family services. Directly comparable mission, geography, and program mix to LaAmistad, operating at a larger scale.
• Communities In Schools of Atlanta: Atlanta-based nonprofit delivering integrated student supports inside public schools, including afterschool tutoring, family engagement, and case management. Comparable wraparound K-12 support model operating through school partnerships in the same region.
• East Lake Foundation: Atlanta-based nonprofit operating cradle-to-college programming including afterschool, summer academy, and family support in partnership with schools. Comparable holistic model and public-private partnership structure in the same metro Atlanta geography.
• Catholic Charities Atlanta: Atlanta-based social services nonprofit offering ESL, parent education, refugee resettlement, and immigrant family support. Overlaps directly with LaAmistad's adult ESL and parent partnership programming in the same metro market.

Emerging players

• Casa de Esperanza: Community-based organization providing early childhood, family, and educational support for Latino immigrant families. Comparable in target population and family-focused programming, but operates primarily in the Upper Midwest (Minnesota/Wisconsin) rather than the Southeast.
• Refugee Women's Network: Atlanta-based nonprofit supporting refugee and immigrant women and families with education, ESL, and family services. Comparable in serving immigrant families in metro Atlanta with educational programming, but with a narrower focus on women and refugees.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@laamistadfriendship?si=tWQfZl_ExAu3dnDR
• Facebookfacebook.com/laamistadinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/laamistad-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/laamistadinc

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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