Urban League Of Kansas City Mo
- Assets
- $2.2m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Founding
- 06/1960
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 44-0546273
Organization Overview
Urban League Of Kansas City Mo is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1960. According to its NTEE Classification (P24) the organization is classified as: Salvation Army, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Urban League Of Kansas City MO employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban League Of Kansas City MO 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 League Of Kansas City MO generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.9% 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
TO ENABLE AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER DISADVANTAGED PERSONS TO SECURE ECONOMIC SELF-RELIANCE, PARITY, POWER AND CIVIL RIGHTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION/ YOUTH DEVELOPMENT/FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: THE URBAN LEAGUE PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY SERVICES THAT COMBINE QUALITY TUTORIAL SUPPORT, STUDY SKILLS GUIDANCE, PARENT EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT, AND RESEARCH TO INCREASE STUDENT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY, ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH-RISK STUDENTS. PROGRAM COMPONENTS INCLUDE:PROJECT READY: ACT NOW! - A COMPREHENSIVE ACT TEST PREPARATION, COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING PROGRAM THAT SEEKS TO IMPROVE STUDENT PERFORMANCE ON ACT TESTS, INCREASE COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY, AND PREPARE PARTICIPANTS FOR COLLEGE, CAREERS, FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND LIFE-LONG SUCCESS. THE PROGRAM ALIGNS WITH THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE FRAMEWORK FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. ON AVERAGE, OUR STUDENTS HAVE INCREASED THEIR COMPOSITE ACT TEST SCORES BY 2 TO 3 POINTS UPON COMPLETION OF A FOUR-WEEK COURSE, WITH SOME STUDENTS ACHIEVING 4 AND 5-POINT GAINS. PARENT EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT CENTER - EQUIPS PARENTS WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS, RESOURCES AND TECHNICAL SUPPORTS TO SERVE AS ENGAGED ADVOCATES THROUGHOUT THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION JOURNEY. SERVICES INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE COACHING, ASSISTANCE WITH INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLANS, 504 PLANS, SCHOOL DISCIPLINE ISSUES AND MORE. ACCELERATED LEARNING LAB - INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL-GROUP ACADEMIC COACHING FOR K-12 GRADE STUDENTS.
HEALTH EQUITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ON THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH.
THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE CORPORATE SECTOR, THE CAREER MARKETPLACE PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA. SERVICES INCLUDE: CAREER COACHING, JOB REFERRALS, CAREER FITNESS WORKSHOPS, DIGITAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS, RETENTION COACHING, PRE-APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING.
THE RACE RELATIONS/SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAM PROMOTES CIVIL RIGHTS BY ACTIVELY WORKING TO ERADICATE BARRIERS TO EQUAL PARTICIPATION IN ALL ASPECTS OF AMERICAN SOCIETY, WHETHER POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL OR CULTURAL. CIVIL RIGHTS AND RACIAL JUSTICE EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVES SUCH AS; RESEARCH - THE STATE OF BLACK KANSAS CITY EQUALITY INDEX, CIVIL RIGHTS EDUCATIONAL JOURNEYS, AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS: EDUCATION, ECONOMICS, HEALTH, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
EDUCATION/ YOUTH DEVELOPMENT/FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: THE URBAN LEAGUE PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY SERVICES THAT COMBINE QUALITY TUTORIAL SUPPORT, STUDY SKILLS GUIDANCE, PARENT EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT, AND RESEARCH TO INCREASE STUDENT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY, ESPECIALLY FOR HIGH-RISK STUDENTS. PROGRAM COMPONENTS INCLUDE:PROJECT READY: ACT NOW! - A COMPREHENSIVE ACT TEST PREPARATION, COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING PROGRAM THAT SEEKS TO IMPROVE STUDENT PERFORMANCE ON ACT TESTS, INCREASE COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY, AND PREPARE PARTICIPANTS FOR COLLEGE, CAREERS, FINANCIAL SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND LIFE-LONG SUCCESS. THE PROGRAM ALIGNS WITH THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE FRAMEWORK FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. ON AVERAGE, OUR STUDENTS HAVE INCREASED THEIR COMPOSITE ACT TEST SCORES BY 2 TO 3 POINTS UPON COMPLETION OF A FOUR-WEEK COURSE, WITH SOME STUDENTS ACHIEVING 4 AND 5-POINT GAINS. PARENT EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT CENTER - EQUIPS PARENTS WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS, RESOURCES AND TECHNICAL SUPPORTS TO SERVE AS ENGAGED ADVOCATES THROUGHOUT THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATION JOURNEY. SERVICES INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE COACHING, ASSISTANCE WITH INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PLANS, 504 PLANS, SCHOOL DISCIPLINE ISSUES AND MORE. ACCELERATED LEARNING LAB - INDIVIDUAL AND SMALL-GROUP ACADEMIC COACHING FOR K-12 GRADE STUDENTS.
HEALTH EQUITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION ON THE SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH.
THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE CORPORATE SECTOR, THE CAREER MARKETPLACE PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER DISADVANTAGED POPULATIONS IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA. SERVICES INCLUDE: CAREER COACHING, JOB REFERRALS, CAREER FITNESS WORKSHOPS, DIGITAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS, RETENTION COACHING, PRE-APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING.
THE RACE RELATIONS/SOCIAL JUSTICE PROGRAM PROMOTES CIVIL RIGHTS BY ACTIVELY WORKING TO ERADICATE BARRIERS TO EQUAL PARTICIPATION IN ALL ASPECTS OF AMERICAN SOCIETY, WHETHER POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL OR CULTURAL. CIVIL RIGHTS AND RACIAL JUSTICE EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVES SUCH AS; RESEARCH - THE STATE OF BLACK KANSAS CITY EQUALITY INDEX, CIVIL RIGHTS EDUCATIONAL JOURNEYS, AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS: EDUCATION, ECONOMICS, HEALTH, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gwendolyn Grant President/ceo | Officer | 40 | $190,390 |
Anita Parran Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joe Davis Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cokethea Hill Board Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Perry Watson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Word Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $48,541 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $261,800 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,824,671 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,135,012 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $2,135,012 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,000 |
| 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. | $301,034 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,910 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $339,182 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,801 |
| Other employee benefits | $39,395 |
| Payroll taxes | $24,360 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,126 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $228,371 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,195 |
| Office expenses | $95,038 |
| Information technology | $1,646 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,108 |
| Travel | $577 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,049 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $1,000 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,216 |
| Insurance | $6,316 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,148,473 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,751,196 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $416,555 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $13,639 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $27,700 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,209,090 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $70,504 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $81,750 |
| 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 | $152,254 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,642,746 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $414,090 |
| 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 | $2,209,090 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Urban League Of Kansas City Mo has recieved totaling $535,841.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR THE URBAN LEAGUE OF KANSAS CITY MISSOURI'S "MAKING BLACK BUSINESS BETTER" PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATION, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND MICRO-GRANTS TO ENTREPRENEURS WHOSE BUSINESSES ARE LOCATED IN DISTRESSED AREAS OF KC. 202104-10440 | $252,000 |
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: SUPPORT EMPOWERMENT COACHING FOR PARENTS IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI TO BECOME MORE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THEIR CHILDRENS EDUCATION. 202008-9035 | $100,000 |
National Urban League Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SEE PART IV | $95,000 |
Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Health Care Foundation Of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: MISSOURI MEDICAID EXPANSION IMPLEMENTATION FUND | $15,000 |
Health Care Foundation Of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: COVID-19 VACCINE EDUCATION EQUITY FUND | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Urban League Of Kansas City Mo Kansas City, MO | $2,209,090 | $2,135,012 |
Cms Foundation Inc Naperville, IL | $881,327 | $682,614 |
Saint Vincent De Paul-St James-E- Town-Store Inc Elizabethtown, KY | $1,508,887 | $403,612 |
Salvation Army Magness Trust Fund Nashville, TN | $1,709,729 | $169,143 |
Alpha-Omega Life Ministries Fairview Heights, IL | $41,620 | $88,801 |