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THE NEW YORK URBAN LEAGUE INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 131671035 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · nyul.org
revenue
$3.1M
expenses
$3.3M
net assets
$-52K
employees
17
volunteers
80
program ratio
77%
mission · from form 990

TO IMPROVE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS FOR THOSE IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

profile · synthesized from sources

The New York Urban League empowers African Americans and other underserved communities in New York City through education, employment services, advocacy, and capacity building. The organization runs job readiness programs, college preparation initiatives, and leadership development for youth, while also advocating for policy change and economic equity. It operates in all five boroughs, with a focus on Harlem, the Bronx, and other communities of color.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $106K
    EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER SERVICES PREPARES UNDER AND UNEMPLOYED NEW YORKERS FOR ENTRY AND RE-ENTRY INTO A HIGHLY COMPETITIVE JOB MARKET THROUGH JOB READINESS WORKSHOPS, SKILLS TRAINING, AND PLACEMENT SERVICES. 175 JOB SEEKERS REGISTERED FOR THE CAREER PREPARATION INSTITUTE FOR THE FULL JOB READINESS PROGRAM, RESUME WRITING, MOCK INTERVIEWS, CAREER ASSESSMENT, TECHNOLOGY SKILLS WORKSHOPS, AND COUNSELING. 28 RESIDENTS WERE PLACED IN FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME JOBS.
  2. #2 $71K
    THE COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAM, BASED ON NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE PROGRAM MODEL, PROJECT READY, PROVIDES A WORKSHOP SERIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOCUSING ON COLLEGE ADMISSIONS, FINANCIAL AID, SCHOLARSHIPS, FRESHMAN YEAR, AND SUCCEEDING ON STANDARDIZED EXAMS, AMONG OTHER TOPICS. MORE THAN 300 STUDENTS WERE SERVED IN THE COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAM AT TWO HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE BRONX. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO SELECT GRADUATING SENIORS THROUGH OUR WHITNEY M. YOUNG, JR. THE ANNUAL HBCU FAIR HELPS STUDENTS FIND THE RIGHT COLLEGE. THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM ASSISTS STUDENTS IN BECOMING AGENTS OF CHANGE IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY.
named programs · 7 · from sources

What they call their work

Career & Employment Services Center
Provides job readiness workshops, skills training, resume writing, mock interviews, and placement services for unemployed and underemployed individuals at sites in Manhattan and the Bronx
College Readiness Program
Offers workshops on college admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and standardized test success for high school students; includes annual HBCU Fair and scholarship awards
Communities of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund (CCNSF)
Provides capacity-building grants and technical assistance to Black, Latino, and Asian-led community-based organizations across NYC’s five boroughs
Diversity & Inclusion Lab
Incubator for recruitment, best practices, and inclusion initiatives connecting companies, universities, and African American talent
Education Policy Committee & Education Boot Camp
Trains advocates in op-ed writing, policy development, and leadership; develops education agenda through annual summit and best practice exchange
State of Black New York Report
Research and advocacy publication examining economic, educational, and social conditions of Black households in NYC
Youth Leadership Program
Develops student leaders as agents of change in their communities through civic engagement and leadership development
activities · 15 groups

What they do

  • Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 2 activities
    • Conducts civic engagement and voter registration drives
      Organizes civic voter registration and election drives during each election cycle to protect and expand access to voting.
    • Facilitates candidate engagement through town halls and roundtables
      Operates a “Meet the Candidates” platform that hosts town halls and roundtable discussions with legislative candidates across New York City boroughs to promote civic dialogue and accountability.
  • College Access and Success Support 2 activities
    • Hosts annual HBCU College Fair and provides college readiness support
      Organizes an annual HBCU College Fair on November 16 and delivers college readiness workshops covering admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and test preparation for over 300 high school students annually.
    • Provides educational resources for families and students
      Develops and distributes educational materials such as “A Parent’s Guide to College” and the “Parent’s Guide to STEM” to support first-generation college families and students in navigating higher education and STEM fields.
  • Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
    • Advances policy through advocacy and convenings on education and economic justice
      Convenes thought leaders, elected officials, and advocates bi-annually and hosts the annual NYUL Summit on Education to develop policy agendas and exchange best practices on improving education and economic outcomes for underserved communities.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Awards scholarships to college-bound students
      Administers the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Scholarship program, awarding one-time scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 to college-bound students, as part of college readiness services.
  • Urban Policy and Equity Research 1 activity
    • Conducts historical and policy research on Black communities in NYC
      Commissions and publishes the annual “State of Black New York” report series, beginning in 2020, to analyze key issues affecting Black households in the city’s growth economy.
  • K–12 Computer Science & AI Education 1 activity
    • Delivers STEAM and computer science education programs for youth
      Offers STEAM-focused programming and computer science education through Code Next, a weekly program for Black and Latino high school students, and develops initiatives like the “Parent’s Guide to STEM” distributed to over 100,000 NYC families.
  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Funds community-based organizations through stabilization and capacity-building grants
      Funds 28 community-based organizations via the Communities of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund with $1.1 million in sub-grants and supports 80 organizations through $2.5 million in capacity-building grants, including technical assistance.
  • Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
    • Mentors participants in career and educational training programs
      Provides mentorship to individuals engaged in career and educational training programs to support their professional and academic development.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Operates employment and job readiness programs
      Provides job readiness workshops, skills training, and placement services through employment programs at two locations in Manhattan and the Bronx, resulting in 28 employment placements for job seekers in recent reporting.
  • Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
    • Provides capacity-building support to community-based organizations
      Offers technical assistance and organizational development support to Black, Latino, and Asian-led community-based organizations across NYC’s five boroughs through a multi-organization alliance.
  • General Community Direct Support Services 1 activity
    • Provides emergency and social welfare support services
      Historically provided emergency support during the Great Depression, including food, clothing, housing, and subway fare, and organized social welfare conferences and employment services.
  • Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
    • Strengthens leadership and governance through training and board development
      Recruits new board members and trains advocates through the Education Boot Camp and Education Policy Committee, and strengthens organizational governance to advance equity.
  • Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
    • Supports professional development of young professionals
      Operates the Young Professionals network to foster leadership and professional growth among young professionals in New York City.
  • Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
    • Supports youth through enrichment and violence prevention programs
      Runs youth enrichment services for court-involved youth and operates the Rite of Passage Program for Boys, including community adoption initiatives to reduce violence.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Co-founds and organizes large-scale community events
      Co-founded the African American Day Parade in 1969, an ongoing annual event in Harlem, and held the first Frederick Douglass Dinner in 1966 to support organizational programs.
    • Hosts annual pitch competition for Black entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders
      Organizes the 4th annual Pitch Black pitch competition to support and showcase Black entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3.11M
Contributions & grants$2.45M79%
Program service revenue$159K5%
Investment income$5K0%
Other revenue$492K
expenses
Total expenses$3.33M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$1.26M
Grants paid out$1.10M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.88M
Cash$249K
Investments$97K
Liabilities$1.93M
Net assets$-52K
Liquid reserves1.3 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +8.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ARVA RICE PRESIDENT & CEO 35 $197K
SHALIMA MCCANTS CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER 40 $117K
RAYCINE TAYLOR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 40 $100K
board members · 13
  • ANDREA DONKER — MEMBER
  • CHADWICK ROBERSON — TREASURER
  • HELEN SHELTON — MEMBER
  • KEITH WRIGHT — MEMBER
  • KENYA TOWNSEND — MEMBER
  • LAURA JAMES — MEMBER
  • LLOYD CHINN — MEMBER
  • MAGGIE MCCORMICK — MEMBER
  • MALCOLM ELLIS — BOARD CHAIR
  • MARCIA MAXWELL — SECRETARY
  • REV JACQUES DEGRAFF — MEMBER
  • TERESA WELLS — MEMBER
  • WARD CORBETT — MEMBER
relationships · 25

Who they work with

  • Asian American Federation Partner — Partner in the Communities of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund to provide capacity-building support to communities of color.
  • Asian American Federation Partner — Partnered to form an alliance providing capacity-building support to Black, Latino, and Asian-led community-based organizations in New York City.
  • Black Agency Executives Partner — Collaborates with NYUL and other organizations in the Communities of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund to support community-based organizations.
  • Black Agency Executives Partner — Partnered to form an alliance providing capacity-building support to Black, Latino, and Asian-led community-based organizations in New York City.
  • Bronx Legacy Partner — Education partner supporting initiatives for underserved youth.
  • City University of New York Partner — Collaborated with NYUL on the “Parent’s Guide to STEM” and other educational initiatives
  • Coalition for Asian American Children and Families Partner — Partner in the Communities of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund to provide capacity-building support to communities of color.
  • Coalition for Asian American Children and Families Partner — Partnered to form an alliance providing capacity-building support to Black, Latino, and Asian-led community-based organizations in New York City.
  • Daily News Partner — Supported the publication of “A Parent’s Guide to College”
  • Google Partner — Partnered with NYUL on STEM initiatives and the creation of the “Parent’s Guide to STEM”
  • Hispanic Federation Partner — Partner in the Communities of Color Nonprofit Stabilization Fund to provide capacity-building support to communities of color.
  • Hispanic Federation Partner — Partnered to form an alliance providing capacity-building support to Black, Latino, and Asian-led community-based organizations in New York City.
  • Howard University Partner — New board member Charlie Lewis Jr. is an alumnus and serves on the TCIAC Committee, indicating a collaborative relationship through leadership engagement.
  • Infor Partner — Partnered with NYUL on STEM initiatives and the creation of the “Parent’s Guide to STEM”
  • Microsoft Partner — Partnered with NYUL on STEM initiatives and the creation of the “Parent’s Guide to STEM”
  • National Urban League Network — Implements Project Ready, a national program model developed by the National Urban League, for local college readiness initiatives.
  • National Urban League Network — Local affiliate of the National Urban League, which provides program development, policy research, and advocacy support.
  • National Urban League Network — NYUL is a flagship affiliate of the National Urban League and collaborates on initiatives such as Census 2020.
  • New York City Department of Education Government — Supported the publication of “A Parent’s Guide to College”
  • New York Urban League Partner — Young Professionals group operates as an auxiliary of the New York Urban League.
  • TD Bank Partner — Sponsor of the Pitch Black pitch competition.
  • UP Foundation Partner — Sponsor of the Pitch Black pitch competition.
  • UPS Partner — Sponsor of the Pitch Black pitch competition.
  • US News & World Report Partner — Supported the publication of “A Parent’s Guide to College”
  • corporate partners Partner — Corporate partners that believe in NYUL's mission and are recruited to support programs.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Collaborative Policy Development
    methodology: collaborative_policy_development
    By bringing together elected officials, community residents, and other stakeholders to co-create policy initiatives, education and economic outcomes improve because inclusive design leads to more responsive, legitimate, and effective policies.
  • Comprehensive Civil Empowerment
    methodology: comprehensive-civil-empowerment
    By providing integrated access to education, economic opportunities, and civil rights advocacy, underserved communities are empowered to achieve self-sufficiency and equity because systemic barriers are addressed holistically rather than in isolation.
  • Early STEM/STEAM Education for Long-Term Outcomes
    methodology: early-stem-steam-education
    By introducing underserved youth to early STEM/STEAM education, long-term educational and career outcomes improve because curiosity and work ethic are cultivated at a formative stage, creating pathways to high-opportunity fields.
  • Leadership Integration for Strategic Equity
    methodology: leadership_integration_for_equity
    By integrating experienced leaders into organizational governance, social and economic equity advances because strategic direction is strengthened through diverse, mission-aligned leadership that enhances community impact.
  • Work-Based Learning for Educational Relevance
    methodology: work-based-learning
    By connecting students with real-world workplace experiences, education becomes more relevant and prepares youth for evolving economic demands because experiential learning increases engagement and career readiness.