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URBAN NATIONS OUTREACH INC

Arverne, NY · EIN 463766280 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE P84 · Human Services · Micro (<$100K) · urbannations.org

revenue

$92K

expenses

$103K

net assets

$29K

employees

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mission · from form 990

Serve the unique needs of immigrants, and offer spiritual encouragement and hope.

profile · synthesized from sources

Urban Nations Outreach Inc. is a community development ministry serving immigrants and refugees in New York City, with a focus on South Asian, Central Asian, West African, Middle Eastern, and Spanish-speaking populations. The organization provides free English and citizenship classes, children's programs, and spiritual outreach through neighborhood-based centers in Queens, Brooklyn, and The Bronx. It also operates internship and mission trip programs that engage volunteers in cross-cultural service and ministry.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Children and Youth Programs

After-school, music, summer, and vacation Bible school programs for immigrant children in Queens, Brooklyn, and The Bronx

Free English and Citizenship Classes

ESL and citizenship preparation classes offered at multiple locations including LeFrak City (Queens), The Bronx, and Brooklyn for West African, Hispanic, and other immigrant populations

Mission Trips

Short-term service opportunities for church, college, and youth groups to assist with ESL classes, children's programs, neighborhood cleanups, construction projects, and outreach events in immigrant communities

Summer Internship Program

8-week program (with extension options) offering hands-on experience in urban ministry, ESL teaching, cross-cultural engagement, and community service for college students and young adults

UNO Beach House

Dorm-style housing facility in Rockaway, Queens that hosts mission teams and retreat groups, supporting outreach through beach-based activities and events

activities · 9 groups

What they do

Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Conduct community service and neighborhood outreach projects
  
  Engages in neighborhood cleanup, construction, building repair, and community service projects in New York City. Also hosts outreach events such as neighborhood concerts, karaoke, barbecues, and special events during holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving.
After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Deliver children’s and youth programs for immigrant families
  
  Provides after-school, music, summer, and Vacation Bible School programs for immigrant children in Queens, Brooklyn, and The Bronx, creating educational and recreational opportunities tailored to underserved communities.
Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 1 activity
- Facilitate cross-cultural and interfaith engagement
  
  Provides mission teams with guided tours of Muslim, Hindu, and Sikh worship facilities and conducts one-on-one relational outreach and weekly Bible discussions with members of these communities as part of spiritual engagement efforts in NYC.
Cultural Exchange and Community Integration Events 1 activity
- Host and organize mission trips for domestic and international groups
  
  Organizes and hosts mission trips for youth, adult, college, and church groups from the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Puerto Rico, providing structured service opportunities with immigrant communities in New York City and beyond. These trips include week-long visits involving evangelism, community service, and cultural engagement.
Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Offer internship and training programs in urban ministry
  
  Provides Mini-Internship, Summer Internship (8-week program, optionally extended), Gap Year, and long-term internships (up to two years) in roles including ESL teaching, children's ministry, construction, translation, and ministry leadership. Interns receive hands-on training in urban and cross-cultural ministry with immigrant populations.
Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 1 activity
- Operate community centers and facilities for mission teams and outreach
  
  Manages the South Asian Community Center in Jackson Heights, the West African Center in Brooklyn, and the UNO Beach House in Rockaway Beach, which provides affordable dorm-style housing for mission teams and retreat groups. Also operates an 8-bedroom facility accommodating up to 18 people for Christian mission teams.
ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Provide English as a Second Language (ESL), citizenship, and educational support for immigrants
  
  Offers free ESL classes at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, along with citizenship and basic computer education for immigrants, primarily from West African, Hispanic, South Asian, and Middle Eastern backgrounds. Classes are held weekly in Queens, Brooklyn, The Bronx, and at dedicated centers including the Bronx Center.
School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Run sports, music, and recreational outreach programs
  
  Conducts sports and music outreach in parks, summer beach ministries involving volleyball, kayaking, and boardwalk biking, and recreational events to engage immigrant communities and the broader public in New York City.
Christian Missionary and Church Planting Efforts 1 activity
- Support church planting and faith-based outreach in immigrant communities
  
  Engages in church planting efforts in New York City through mission team participation and provides spiritual encouragement to immigrants. Activities include small group Bible discussions, street evangelism, Jesus Film presentations, and neighborhood outreach events.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2025

revenue

Total revenue$92K

Contributions & grants$51K56%

Program service revenue$40K44%

Investment income——

Other revenue—

expenses

Total expenses$103K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits$25K

Grants paid out—

balance sheet

Total assets$29K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$29K

5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +60.4%

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2

Name	Title	Hours/wk	Compensation
Larry Holcomb	Executive Director	40	$17K
Danny Aguirre	Bookkeeper	5	$5K

relationships · 10

Who they work with

Brooklyn Arab-American Friendship Center Partner — Partnership with Urban Nations Outreach to support ministry programs in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn; UNO is transitioning to take a leading role at this location.
Fordham Community Church Partner — Hosts the Bronx ministry's English classes and other programs at its facility.
Hillside Center for Education Partner — Partnership with Urban Nations Outreach to support ministry programs in Jamaica, Queens; UNO is transitioning to take a leading role at this location.
Larry Holcomb Partner — Contact person for organizing mission trips with college and church groups.
NYC Internship Partner — Partner organization providing internship opportunities in New York City.
United Trinity Baptist Church Partner — Provides space for English classes and ministries at the LeFrak Center in Queens.
Urban Nations Outreach Network — Network of ministries serving immigrants in New York City
Urban Nations Outreach Network — URBAN NATIONS OUTREACH INC is part of the Urban Nations Outreach network.
local churches Partner — Collaborates with local churches to conduct ministry among immigrant communities in New York City.
seminary or college Partner — Collaborates with seminaries or colleges to structure the internship to fulfill academic credit requirements for students.

strategies · 3

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.

Experiential Cross-Cultural Training for Interns

methodology: experiential_cross-cultural_training
By immersing student interns in New York City’s diverse urban environment, we develop cross-cultural competence because real-world exposure to non-Christian religious communities produces learning that cannot be replicated in classrooms.
Faith-Based Community Partnership Network

methodology: faith_based_community_partnership
By collaborating with local churches and ministries, we amplify outreach to immigrant communities because shared religious infrastructure and trust enable broader, more sustainable service delivery.
Holistic Ministry Model

methodology: holistic_ministry
By addressing the physical, social, and spiritual needs of unreached immigrant populations, we produce integrated community development because comprehensive care fosters deeper engagement and long-term transformation.