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Urban Manufacturing Alliance Inc
New York, NY · EIN 472847445 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE S31 · Community Improvement · Medium ($1M-$10M) · urbanmfg.org
revenue
$1.4M
expenses
$1.3M
net assets
$1.4M
employees
9
program ratio
69%
mission · from form 990

UMA is a coalition working towards sustaining and growing manufacturing in cities. UMA brings participants together to develop best practices around economic development.

profile · synthesized from sources

Urban Manufacturing Alliance Inc (UMA) is a coalition focused on sustaining and growing urban manufacturing through collaborative economic development initiatives. It convenes stakeholders to develop best practices, strengthen talent pipelines, and promote equitable business practices in the manufacturing sector. The organization operates nationally, supporting a network of manufacturers, policymakers, and workforce development organizations.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Engaging Businesses in Worker Voice
Initiative to integrate worker voice into manufacturing companies through policy and practice innovations.
Industry & Inclusion South
Regional initiative advancing inclusive economic development strategies in the Southern United States manufacturing sector.
ProjectTEAM: Tools for Equitable Acquisitions in Manufacturing
Provides resources and frameworks to support equitable ownership transitions and acquisitions in manufacturing businesses.
State of Urban Manufacturing National Report
Comprehensive report assessing the health, challenges, and opportunities in urban manufacturing across the U.S.
The Mechanism Podcast
Audio series exploring key issues in urban manufacturing, with seasons focused on equity, talent, and industry trends.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Nonprofit Sector Research & Data Analysis 1 activity
    • Conducts research and publishes reports on urban manufacturing
      Produces and publishes national reports on the state of urban manufacturing and on worker voice in manufacturing to inform policy and practice.
  • Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
    • Facilitates member-driven working groups and develops best practices
      Convenes member-driven working groups focused on specific topic areas or industry clusters to share knowledge and develop best practices in urban manufacturing and economic development. This includes collaborative strategy development and resource sharing among members.
  • Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
    • Produces podcast series on community and connection in manufacturing
      Produces a multi-season podcast series exploring themes of community and connection in manufacturing, with Season 1 released November–December 2025 and Season 2 scheduled for January–March 2026.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Develops tools and resources for equitable manufacturing practices
      Creates practical tools and resources to support equitable acquisitions, exit planning, and talent pipeline development in urban manufacturing, enabling long-term sustainability and inclusion in the sector.
    • Implements projects to advance equity and worker voice in manufacturing
      Runs initiatives that engage manufacturing businesses in integrating worker voice and prototyping equity within urban manufacturing ecosystems, with a focus on inclusion, particularly in the southern United States.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.39M
Contributions & grants$1.32M95%
Program service revenue$69K5%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.29M
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$783K
Grants paid out$40K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.92M
Cash$1.92M
Investments$0
Liabilities$521K
Net assets$1.40M
Liquid reserves17.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -28.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Nepal Asatthawasi Co-Director 40 $101K
Audra Ladd Co-Director 40 $98K
Katharine Stanton Co-Director 40 $98K
Tanu Kumar Co-Director 40 $98K
board members · 13
  • Adam Friedman — Director
  • Bernadine Hawes — Director
  • Carlos Delgado — Director
  • Elizabeth Demetriou — Director
  • Leah Archibald — Director
  • Livia Lam — Director
  • Louis Santiago — Director
  • Louisa Cacoilo — Director
  • Ronald C Williams — Director
  • Stacey Weismiller — Director
  • Stephanie Ly — Director
  • Susan Carling — Director
  • Tulsi Patel — Director
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • katys@urbanmfg.org Partner — Contact point for collaboration opportunities with Urban Manufacturing Alliance Inc.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Peer-Powered Knowledge Dissemination
    methodology: peer_networking
    By organizing member-driven working groups, the organization enables peer learning and spreads proven solutions across regions because shared experience among practitioners accelerates adoption and adaptation of effective practices.
  • Worker Voice as a Driver of Equity and Resilience
    methodology: worker_voice_integration
    By integrating worker voice into business practices, the organization improves equity and operational resilience because worker engagement leads to better decision-making, improved conditions, and stronger business outcomes.