irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $17.22MCIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP EMPOWERMENT ENCOURAGE ALL PEOPLE TO TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS AND PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES.
- #2 $7.81MEDUCATION AND YOUTH EMPOWERMENT ENSURE THE EDUCATION OF ALL CHILDREN BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND COLLEGE PREPARATION.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Health Worker Program
Promotes healthy lifestyles among African Americans, improves access to healthcare, and influences public policy in favor of community health worker models
Entrepreneurship Summit
Free one-day event offering training, networking, and investor exposure for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs
Homebuyer Assistance Program
Provides counseling and financial support to help individuals achieve homeownership, including bridge loans for those facing temporary hardship
National Urban League Conference
Annual gathering featuring civic engagement, leadership development, and policy discussions, with in-person and virtual participation options
Project Ready STEM
Education program providing science, technology, engineering, and math training to students, increasing college readiness and enrollment
State of Black America Report
Annual publication analyzing economic, social, and political conditions affecting Black communities nationwide
activities · 17 groups
What they do
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 2 activities
- Advocate for economic justice and affordability policiesChampions the Affordability for All Agenda and critiques federal policies that worsen economic hardship, advocating for cost reductions and stronger economic mobility for marginalized communities.
- Defend foundational civil rights including birthright citizenshipAdvocates for the protection of birthright citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment as a core civil right essential to racial and social justice.
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Nonprofit Sector Research & Data Analysis 1 activity
- Address racial wealth gaps through policy research and summitsConducts public policy research and convenes policy summits, such as in Chicago, focused on closing Black wealth disparities and advancing structural economic equity.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Advance civil rights leadership and advocacy capacityTrains emerging leaders through programs like the Congressional Advocacy Program and supports civic engagement and public policy participation via leadership empowerment initiatives.
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Criminal Justice Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocate for redefined public safety investmentsPromotes alternatives to traditional policing by advocating for investment in housing, jobs, education, and mental health care as components of public safety reform.
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Neighborhood Revitalization Initiatives 1 activity
- Create economic opportunity through real estate and workforce developmentDevelops mixed-use properties such as the Harlem Empowerment Center, which includes affordable housing, retail and office space for minority-owned businesses, and is projected to generate over $300 million in economic activity while prioritizing local hiring.
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Community Health Fairs and Screenings 1 activity
- Deliver community health and wellness programsImplements preventative health, health literacy, and wellness initiatives reaching 20,000 individuals, with 82% reporting improved health outcomes.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Develop urban civil rights museum and cultural leadership centerBuilding the Urban Civil Rights Museum in Harlem—set to open in 2026—as New York City’s first museum dedicated to the civil rights movement with a focus on Northern urban struggles, and operating the Whitney M. Young Center for Leadership in partnership with cultural institutions.
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First-Time Homebuyer Support Services 1 activity
- Expand homeownership opportunities for underserved communitiesOffers homebuyer assistance counseling and support to help individuals purchase or retain homes, assisting 45,000 people directly and reaching 80,000 through housing counseling services.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Facilitate employment and job placement servicesHosts job fairs and provides employment support, helping over 850,000 people find jobs or start businesses through workforce development initiatives.
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Interest-Free Loan and Grant Support 1 activity
- Fund access to capital for Minority Business EnterprisesOperates the Urban Empowerment Fund to finance and support the growth of Minority Business Enterprises by improving access to capital.
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Comprehensive Community Service Hubs 1 activity
- Operate local affiliates delivering direct services nationwideRuns 92 affiliates across 36–37 states and the District of Columbia, providing direct services to over two million people annually in areas including education, employment, housing, and health.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Promote voting rights and democratic participationLeads voter engagement efforts through the Reclaim Your Vote initiative and advocates against policies that weaken Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, aiming to protect Black Americans' right to vote.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Provide education and youth development programsDelivers early childhood literacy, after-school, college preparation, and general education services, enrolling 21,000 students and increasing college attendance likelihood by 85%.
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Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
- Provide emergency housing assistanceOffers temporary housing support, including extending hotel stays at no cost for survivors of disasters such as tornadoes.
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Reentry Support Services 1 activity
- Support criminal record clearance initiativesBacks efforts to provide pathways for Michigan residents and others to clear their criminal records as part of broader economic and social reintegration strategies.
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MWBE Certification and Contract Access Support 1 activity
- Support minority entrepreneurs through business development programsProvides coaching, training, and growth planning support to minority-owned businesses through initiatives such as the Restaurant Accelerator Program and virtual webinars on accessing pandemic relief funds.
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Foster Youth Transition Support 1 activity
- Support youth and reentry populations with housing and servicesOperates the Urban Youth Reentry Program and provides stable housing and wraparound services for young adults aging out of foster care through partnerships like the one with The New York Foundling.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$87.11M
Contributions & grants$66.91M77%
Program service revenue$7.92M9%
Investment income$10.78M12%
Other revenue$1.49M
expenses
Total expenses$109.13M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$20.55M
Grants paid out$55.00M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$280.53M
Cash$41.50M
Investments$111.00M
Liabilities$48.01M
Net assets$232.53M
Liquid reserves16.8 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +4.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MARC H MORIAL | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $1.34M |
| DENNIS SERRETTE | EVP/COO, P'SHIP & ADVANCEMENT | 40 | $565K |
| SIDNEY H EVANS | SVP/CFO | 40 | $527K |
| WANDA JACKSON | SVP OF TALENT MANAGEMENT | 40 | $433K |
| RHONDA SPEARS BELL | SVP OF MARKETING/COMMUNICATION | 40 | $424K |
| DANIELLE C DAUGHTRY | SVP & GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $416K |
board members · 19
- ANGELA R SIMMONS-SMITH — TRUSTEE
- BARRY C MCCARTHY — TRUSTEE
- BOBBY SCOTT — TRUSTEE
- BRIAN LAMB — TRUSTEE
- CANDI CASTLEBERRY — TRUSTEE
- CASSIE LEE — TRUSTEE
- CD GLIN — TRUSTEE
- CHRIS WINFREY — TRUSTEE
- CYNTHIA MULLINS — TRUSTEE - UNTIL OCTOBER 2024
- D STEVE BOLAND — TRUSTEE
- DARREN JONES — TRUSTEE
- DAVID G CLUNIE — TRUSTEE
- DAVID S HUNTLEY — TRUSTEE - UNTIL OCTOBER 2024
- DONNA EPPS — SECRETARY
- DONNA MORRIS — TRUSTEE - UNTIL OCTOBER 2024
- GLENN ROSS — TRUSTEE
- GLENN T WRIGHT — TRUSTEE
- HALIMAH DELAINE PRADO — TRUSTEE
- HARRY E JOHNSON SR — TRUSTEE
relationships · 25
Who they work with
- 100 Black Men of New York Partner — Will join the Empowerment Center to support leadership and community development initiatives.
- 92 local affiliates Network — Local affiliates implement programs and deliver services under the National Urban League network.
- Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Partner — Collaborates on advocacy efforts related to public safety and investment in community well-being
- Chase for Business Partner — Partnered to offer the Advancing Black Entrepreneurs education program.
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Partner — Collaborates on advocacy efforts related to public safety and investment in community well-being
- Council of Board Chairs Network — Provides training and support to affiliate board chairs and serves as a liaison between affiliates and National Urban League trustees.
- Demand Diversity Roundtable Coalition — Coalition of more than 35 civil and human rights organizations led by the National Urban League
- Economic Policy Institute Partner — Cited as a source for economic analysis supporting the Affordability for All Agenda.
- Economic Policy Institute Partner — Cites analysis from the Economic Policy Institute to support advocacy on economic struggles and affordability.
- Houston Area National Urban League Entrepreneurship Center Partner — Collaborates on small business development and entrepreneurship programming.
- IRS Government — Files IRS Form 990 as a federally recognized nonprofit organization.
- Intuit IDEAS Partner — Partnership to help entrepreneurs grow, build, and lead with purpose
- Jazzmobile Partner — Will join the Empowerment Center to support cultural programming and artistic development.
- National Baptist Convention Partner — Mobilized voters across churches through a signed MOU
- National Baptist Convention, USA Partner — Announced a strategic partnership to advance shared goals in civil rights and community empowerment.
- Step Afrika! Partner — Collaborated on Urban League Night featuring dance, history, and visual art
- Studio Museum in Harlem Partner — Collaborates to preserve Harlem’s artistic legacy and nurture next-generation creators and leaders.
- The New York Foundling Partner — Partners to support young adults aging out of foster care through stable housing and services at the Empowerment Center.
- TradeFutures Partner — Partnership to help underrepresented communities access jobs in the construction industry.
- U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency Partner — Partnered to launch the Urban Capital Readiness Program and supported the CARES Act Program Small Business Webinar Series.
- United Negro College Fund Partner — Collaborates to preserve Harlem’s artistic legacy and nurture next-generation creators and leaders.
- Virginia Union University Partner — Partners to preserve Harlem’s artistic legacy and develop future leaders.
- community leaders Partner — Collaborates with community leaders at national and local levels to elevate living standards
- corporate partners Partner — Collaborates with corporate partners to support programs and initiatives that improve outcomes for underserved communities
- policymakers Partner — Works with policymakers to advocate for policies that close the equality gap
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.
- Community-Led Health and Civic Empowermentmethodology: community_health_worker_modelBy deploying community health workers and fostering civic engagement and leadership development, the organization improves health outcomes and public policy participation because trusted local actors increase access, trust, and sustained engagement in systems that otherwise exclude marginalized populations.
- Economic Empowerment Through Entrepreneurship and Workforce Accessmethodology: wealth_building_through_entrepreneurshipBy supporting small business ownership and connecting underrepresented communities to employment opportunities, particularly in high-barrier sectors, the organization closes the racial wealth gap because economic self-sufficiency and access to capital and jobs are foundational to long-term equity and upward mobility.
- Inclusive Development and Cultural Preservation as Equity Strategiesmethodology: inclusive_developmentBy integrating inclusive development with cultural preservation and historical storytelling, the organization ensures long-term equity in urban communities because affirming community identity and resisting systemic erasure strengthens collective agency and prevents displacement.
- Invest-in-Prevention Model for Community Safety and Well-beingmethodology: invest_in_prevention_modelBy investing in housing, employment, education, and mental health as foundational needs, the organization reduces crime and improves community outcomes more effectively than policing alone, because addressing root causes prevents harm before it occurs.
- Structural Advocacy for Rights and Systemic Equitymethodology: rights_with_supportBy combining coalition-based advocacy, policy critique, and legal defense—especially around voting rights and economic justice—the organization enables full societal participation because legal rights alone are insufficient without structural support to overcome systemic barriers.