Urban Strategies Inc
- Assets
- $8.4m
- Revenue
- $14.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 184
- Location
- Saint Louis, MO
- Founding
- 04/1980
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 43-1141027
Organization Overview
Urban Strategies Inc is located in Saint Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Urban Strategies Inc employed 184 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban Strategies 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 12/2021, Urban Strategies Inc generated $14.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $12.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.4% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ALL FAMILIES WILL BE STABLE AND THRIVING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INTEGRATED SERVICE DELIVERY: URBAN STRATEGIES PLANS, IMPLEMENTS, OR DIRECTS COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT MEET SOCIAL SUPPORT NEEDS AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR FAMILIES IN MIXED-INCOME HOUSING COMMUNITIES IN DISTRESSED URBAN CORE NEIGHBORHOODS. THE ORGANIZATION SERVED A POPULATION IN 28 COMMUNITIES ACROSS 22 CITIES. DONATED SERVICES OF $429,844 BENEFITTED THIS PROGRAM.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & SUSTAINABILITY: URBAN STRATEGIES PROVIDES SERVICES THAT BUILD THE CAPACITY OF COMMUNITY RESIDENTS TO ACT AS LEADERS TO THEIR COMMUNITIES, TO SEEK OUT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT BENEFIT THEIR FAMILIES, TO ADVANCE THE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY OF THEIR FAMILIES, TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT, AND TO PROMOTE THE OVERALL STABILITY AND QUALITY OF MIXED-INCOME HOUSING COMMUNITIES.
PLANNING; URBAN STRATEGIES WORKS WITH RESIDENTS, DEVELOPERS, LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, FUNDERS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO PLAN MIXED-INCOME HOUSING REVITALIZATION PROJECTS WITH PHYSICAL, SOCIAL SERVICE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMPONENTS. URBAN STRATEGIES DEVELOPS HUMAN CAPITAL PLANS THAT INTEGRATE SOCIAL SERVICE SUPPORT INTO THE PHYSICAL REDEVELOPMENTS OF COMMUNITIES AND MATCH LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL, AND PRIVATE RESOURCES TO THOSE EFFORTS.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING - PROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENT - INTEREST INCOME; AFFORDABLE HOUSING - PROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENT - LOAN ABATEMENTS; POLICY DEVELOPMENT: URBAN STRATEGIES USES ITS PRACTITIONER KNOWLEDGE FROM THE GROUND WORK TO INFORM POLICY CHANGES IN THE AREAS OF HOUSING, EDUCATION, HEALTH AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY TO SUPPORT OUR FAMILIES AT THE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LEVELS.; AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT: URBAN SERVES AS LENDER TO 12 AFFORDABLE HOUSING SITES IN ST. LOUIS AND KANSAS CITY THROUGH THE MISSOURI HOUSING DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION'S AFFORDABLE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (AHAP), WHICH COLLECTIVELY HOUSE APPROXIMATELY 1,600 HOUSEHOLDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Esther Shin President | Officer | 50 | $236,730 |
Donovan Duncan Executive Vice President | Officer | 50 | $170,879 |
Tyronda Williams Minter Vice President, Educational Initiative | 50 | $105,896 | |
Aleica Leonard Regional Vice President | 50 | $101,146 | |
Richard D Baron Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Carl Lang Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
The Kingsley Association Consulting | 12/30/18 | $372,944 |
Case Western Reserve University Consulting | 12/30/18 | $180,000 |
Trwib Inc Consulting | 12/30/18 | $115,040 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $333,365 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $96,597 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $72,598 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $429,962 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $14,404,062 |
| 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 | $14,857,524 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $407,609 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $101,902 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,034,223 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,066,402 |
| Payroll taxes | $539,738 |
| Fees for services: Management | $202,836 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $27,037 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $49,737 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,178,749 |
| Advertising and promotion | $144,352 |
| Office expenses | $73,916 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $107,207 |
| Travel | $310,244 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $81,471 |
| All other expenses | $167,658 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,352,727 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,232,813 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $111,537 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $2,067,665 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $8,412,015 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $806,066 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $806,066 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,955,714 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,650,235 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,412,015 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Urban Strategies Inc has awarded $533,006 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
EICHELBERGER PTRS #1 (NEIGH RENEWAL PTRS) PURPOSE: Affordable housing - HousingLoan abatement | $206,091 |
EICHELBERGER PTRS #19 (NEIGH RENEWAL PTRS) PURPOSE: Affordable housing - HousingLoan abatement | $137,801 |
EICHELBERGER PTRS #2 (NEIGH RENEWAL PTRS) PURPOSE: Affordable housing - HousingLoan Abatement | $104,842 |
St Louis, MO PURPOSE: FOR OPERATION OF THE I JEROME AND ROSEMARY FLANCE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT MURPHY PARK | $84,272 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Urban Strategies Inc has recieved totaling $1,635,325.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Alliance For Open Society International Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BY FACILITATING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BALTIMORE CITY RESIDENTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO MEET BASIC FOOD AND HOUSEHOLD NEEDS | $892,000 |
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION | $400,000 |
Ohio Capital Impact Corporation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT, DONATION | $91,899 |
Greater Twin Cities United Way Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: PROGRAM COSTS | $91,317 |
Community Foundation Of North Texas Fort Worth, TX PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF URBAN STRATEGIES IN THE STOP 6 NEIGHBORHOOD BY PROVIDING A TECHNOLOGY GRANT FOR THE PURCHASE OF 175 CHROMEBOOKS. | $45,000 |
Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $39,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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Cornerstone Service Inc Joliet, IL | $39,737,270 | $40,769,202 |
Lighthouse For The Blind St Louis, MO | $132,994,524 | $33,499,796 |
University Of Kansas School Of Medicine Wichita Medical Practice Wichita, KS | $23,042,705 | $28,281,707 |
Signal Centers Inc Chattanooga, TN | $10,070,860 | $27,319,073 |
Center For Human Services Inc Sedalia, MO | $26,886,839 | $25,741,187 |
Southeast Kansas Independent Living Inc Parsons, KS | $4,553,369 | $22,669,232 |
Mainstream Living Inc Stuart Ambrose Ames, IA | $14,812,634 | $26,461,263 |
Area Resources For Community And Human Services St Louis, MO | $7,485,781 | $21,715,515 |
Kreider Services Inc Dixon, IL | $7,634,045 | $20,356,792 |
Life Patterns Inc Topeka, KS | $3,993,814 | $21,307,130 |
Independent Living Resource Center Inc Wichita, KS | $8,110,847 | $18,952,514 |