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URBAN WORD NYC INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 320250944 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE B90 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$677K
expenses
$1.1M
net assets
$829K
employees
6
volunteers
15
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF URBAN WORD NYC (THE ORGANIZATION) CHAMPIONS AND ELEVATES YOUNG, MARGINALIZED VOICES AS LEADERS AT THE INTERSECTION OF LITERARY ARTS AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE WRITTEN AND SPOKEN WORD, URBAN WORD EQUIPS YOUTH WITH THE TOOLS, TRAINING, AND PLATFORMS TO REWRITE THE NARRATIVES THAT SHAPE THEIR LIVES AND COMMUNITIES. AS ONE OF THE NATION'S OLDEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH LITERARY ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, URBAN WORD LEADS BOTH LOCAL AND NATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE NATIONAL YOUTH POET LAUREATE PROGRAM, CULTIVATING A NETWORK OF POETS, CIVICALLY ENGAGED LEADERS, AND EDUCATORS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CREATIVE CHANGEMAKERS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Urban Word NYC champions young, marginalized voices through literary arts and civic engagement programs. The organization equips youth with tools in writing and leadership to reshape narratives in their lives and communities. It operates as one of the nation's oldest and most comprehensive youth literary arts organizations, running local and national initiatives including the National Youth Poet Laureate program.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

National Youth Poet Laureate Program
A national initiative that identifies and supports young poets from diverse backgrounds, providing platforms for civic expression and leadership development through poetry
Youth Literary Arts & Civic Engagement Programs
Local workshops, writing labs, and performance opportunities that integrate creative writing with civic dialogue and community leadership training
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
    • Elevate young, marginalized voices through literary arts and civic engagement
      Champions and elevates young, marginalized voices as leaders by integrating literary arts with civic engagement, fostering youth leadership and expression.
  • Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
    • Lead local and national youth poetry and leadership programs
      Leads local and national initiatives such as the National Youth Poet Laureate Program to cultivate a network of youth poets, civic leaders, and educators, promoting literary and leadership development.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$677K
Contributions & grants$536K79%
Program service revenue$82K12%
Investment income$44K7%
Other revenue$14K
expenses
Total expenses$1.12M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$710K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$829K
Cash$793K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$829K
Liquid reserves8.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +5.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
MICHAEL CIRELLI DIRECTOR, NATIONAL YOUTH POET LAUREATE 40 $136K
board members · 7
  • CAMONGHNE FELIX — DIRECTOR
  • DK BARTLEY — DIRECTOR
  • ERIC ADISA — CHAIR
  • ERICA CHITO CHILDS — ACTING DEAN
  • KEVIN BROWN — DIRECTOR
  • KEVIN BUDDHDEW — TREASURER
  • MELISHA JACKMAN — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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