Urban Renaissance Partners Inc is located in Memphis, TN. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (L20) the organization is classified as: Housing Development, Construction & Management, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban Renaissance Partners 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 12/2023, Urban Renaissance Partners Inc generated $4.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 71.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.4m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Urban Renaissance Partners Inc has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $7,485,205. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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URBAN RENAISSANCE PARTNERS (URP) REVITALIZES URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS WITH A FOCUS ON DEVELOPING ENERGY EFFICIENT, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ON WHOLISTIC SOLUTIONS TO PERSISTENT SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DISTRESS. URP WORKS IN A COLLABORATIVE MANNER AND STRIVES TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS BY TARGETED, WHOLE BLOCK STRATEGIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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URP WORKS DILIGENTLY TO AQUIRE REAL ESTATE IN TARGET AREAS OPPORTUNISTICALLY WITH A GOAL OF PRESERVING AFFORDABILITY AND DEVELOPABLE LOTS FOR SINGLE FAMILY, MULTIFAMILY OR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT. IN 2023 URP INVESTED $5 MILLION IN AQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND UPKEEP OF PROPERTIES THAT ARE EITHER RENTED OR HELD FOR DEVELOPMENT IN ALIGNMENT WITH OUR MISSION.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Archie Willis III President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Steve Barlow Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Roshun Austin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| Envirorem Inc Remove Asbestos | 12/30/17 | $184,187 | 
| Ensafe Abatement | 12/30/17 | $127,462 | 
| Specialty Abatement Services Inc Remove Asbestos | 12/30/17 | $140,319 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,426,684 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $238,599 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,426,684 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $423,222 | 
| Investment income | $164,961 | 
| 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 | $4,096,068 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,510,303 | 
| 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. | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $0 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $17,134 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $70,535 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $271,741 | 
| Insurance | $25,299 | 
| All other expenses | $61,498 | 
| Total functional expenses | $5,421,670 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,678,615 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $100,000 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $5,088,084 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,391,118 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $33,580 | 
| Total assets | $20,291,397 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $558,309 | 
| 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 | $650,000 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $2,242,862 | 
| Total liabilities | $3,451,171 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,180,527 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,659,699 | 
| 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 | $20,291,397 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Urban Renaissance Partners Inc has awarded $3,507,807 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| KLONDIKE SMOKEY CITY CDC PURPOSE: Operating Support | $47,603 | 
| THE WORKS PURPOSE: Contribution of Property | $3,358,175 | 
| KLONDIKE COMMUNITY LAND TRUST PURPOSE: Contribution of Property | $102,029 |