Lorain County Urban League Inc

Organization Overview

Lorain County Urban League Inc is located in Elyria, OH. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (P22) the organization is classified as: Urban League, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Lorain County Urban League Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lorain County Urban League Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, Lorain County Urban League Inc generated $829.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $685.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.2% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO EMPOWER AFRICAN AMERICANS AND ALL DISADVANTAGED PERSONS IN OUR COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE EQUALLY IN THE EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL MAINSTREAM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE LORAIN COUNTY URBAN LEAGUES ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDED HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THE LORAIN COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE IS A HUD CERTIFIED AGENCY. THEIR HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM HELPS COMMUNITY MEMBERS ACHIEVE AND SUSTAIN SUCCESSFUL HOME OWNERSHIP THROUGH A VARIETY OF CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, ONE-TO-ONE COACHING AND SUPPORT. THEIR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LORAIN COUNTY RESIDENTS WHO ARE FACING CRISES THAT RISK OR RESULT IN HOMELESSNESS. THEIR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES INCLUDE ASSISTING WITH INTERVIEWING SKILLS, RESUME PREPARATION, COMPUTER ACCESS FOR ONLINE JOB SEARCHES AND APPLICATIONS, JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE, CAREER COUNSELING, JOB-READINESS TRAINING, JOB REFERRALS, JOB DEVELOPMENT, JOB PLACEMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND POST-PLACEMENT FOLLOW-UP. THE LORAIN COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE ALSO HOSTS THE MINORITY BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CENTER MBAC. SUPPORTING ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESS OWNERS TO LAUNCH AND GROW A SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE THROUGH TRAINING AND COACHING RESOURCES.


THE LORAIN COUNTY URBAN LEAGUES EDUCATION PROGRAM EXPOSED YOUTH FROM ELEMENTARY TO HIGH SCHOOL TO ACADEMIC SUPPORT, COLLEGE, CAREER, AND LIFE THROUGH AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING, COLLEGE AND COMPANY TOURS, WORKSHOPS, AND INTERNSHIPS. PROGRAMS SUCH AS PROJECT READY AND EQUITY AND EXCELLENCE PROJECT PROVIDE INTELLECTUALLY STIMULATING AND CHARACTER-BUILDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES NOT ALWAYS FOUND IN THE CLASSROOM.


THE LORAIN COUNTY URBAN LEAGUES OUTREACH AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES CONTINUE TO THOROUGHLY INCREASE AWARENESS OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION THROUGH CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS IN LORAIN COUNTY. THEY EMPOWERED HUNDREDS OF LORAIN COUNTY RESIDENTS, THROUGH THEIR ALLIN CAMPAIGN, TO TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR HEALTH AND BE PROTECTED AGAINST THE CORONAVIRUS AND THE FLU THROUGH A SERIES OF COMMUNITY HEALTH FESTIVALS AND EVENTS THAT SERVED OVER 400 LORAIN COUNTY RESIDENTS. IN ADDITION, THE URBAN LEAGUE HAS WORKED CLOSELY WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND NUMEROUS ORGANIZATIONS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTY TO EXPAND THEIR CAPACITY IN DEVELOPING STRONGER DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN THEIR WORKPLACE. THE LORAIN COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE ALSO WORKS WITH THE WASHINGTON BUREAU TO FOCUS ON POLICY AND ADVOCACY THAT PUSH FOR GREATER RESOURCES AND MORE EFFECTIVE POLICIES TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC ANDSOCIAL EQUITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Cynthia Kushner
Chair
$0
Angel Lee
Director
$0
Sylvia Duvall
Director
$0
Sharon Furcron
Vice Chair
$0
Mike Thomas
Director
$0
Linda Hoptry
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $202,220
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$619,354
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$821,574
Total Program Service Revenue$8,125
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $829,699

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Lorain County Urban League Inc has recieved totaling $224,269.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
National Urban League Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: SEE PART IV

$82,855
Nord Family Foundation

Amherst, OH

PURPOSE: CONTINUED GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$50,000
Nordson Corporation Foundation

Westlake, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$50,000
Charities Aid Foundation America

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION

$20,000
The United Way Of Southwestern Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: DONOR DESIGNATION PR

$16,208
Northwest Charitable Foundation

Warren, PA

PURPOSE: CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP

$2,500
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