Urban Alliance Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $17.0m
- Revenue
- $13.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1,299
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 05/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1938443
Organization Overview
Urban Alliance Foundation Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (J20) the organization is classified as: Employment Preparation & Procurement, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Urban Alliance Foundation Inc employed 1,299 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban Alliance Foundation 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 Alliance Foundation Inc generated $13.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.6% 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
URBAN ALLIANCE CONNECTS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EQUITABLE, INCLUSIVE CAREERS THROUGH PAID WORK EXPERIENCES, MENTORSHIP, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. WE WORK WITH SCHOOLS AND EMPLOYERS TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR YOUNG ADULTS OF COLOR AND TO BRIDGE THE GAPS BETWEEN EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL YOUNG PEOPLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: THIS CATEGORY PRIMARILY REPRESENTS THE FOUNDATION'S KEY VEHICLE FOR BUILDING A MORE EQUITABLE WORKFORCE: WORK-BASED LEARNING. OUR CORE MODEL, THE HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (HSIP), BRIDGES THE OPPORTUNITY GAP BY CONNECTING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN ALL FOUR REGIONS FROM HISTORICALLY EXCLUDED COMMUNITIES - PRIMARILY YOUTH OF COLOR - TO PAID INTERNSHIPS, SKILLS AND DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING, MENTORING, AND COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING ASSISTANCE. RECOGNIZING THE VALUE OF CONNECTING YOUTH EARLIER IN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL CAREERS WITH WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO PREVENT DISCONNECTION, THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES WORKFORCE READINESS TRAINING AND CAREER EXPOSURE TO STUDENTS AS EARLY AS FRESHMAN YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL IN THE GREATER DC AND CHICAGO REGIONS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO FACILITATES OTHER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS FOR NON-HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH VIA CONTRACTS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE MODELED AFTER THE HSIP IN THAT YOUTH ARE PROVIDED PAID INTERNSHIPS AND RECEIVE LIFE-SKILLS AND JOB READINESS TRAINING. DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THE FOUNDATION TRANSITIONED TO VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: THIS CATEGORY REFERS TO ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO SCALE AND IMPROVE THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS. THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO CONTINUOUS LEARNING, CONSTANTLY REFINING AND FINE-TUNING PROCESSES TO SPUR REAL-TIME, DATA-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING THAT ALLOWS THE FOUNDATION TO DELIVER PROGRAMMING OF THE HIGHEST-POSSIBLE QUALITY FOR STUDENTS. REPLICATION ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE QUANTITY OF YOUTH SERVED BY THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS BY FINDING NEW AND INNOVATIVE WAYS TO DELIVER PROGRAMS IN CURRENT AREAS SERVED AS WELL AS BY EXPANDING TO OFFER PROVEN PROGRAM MODELS IN NEW AREAS. PROGRAM QUALITY AND FIDELITY ARE IMPROVED THROUGH EVALUATION ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY STRENGTHS AND AREAS FOR GROWTH THAT INFORM THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAM OPERATIONS. EVALUATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN STUDIES WITH THE URBAN INSTITUTE AS WELL AS SHORT TERM OUTCOME EVALUATIONS THAT ALLOW THE FOUNDATION TO IMPROVE PROGRAM QUALITY AND DELIVER IMPROVED SERVICES TO YOUTH.
YOUTH PROGRAMS: THIS CATEGORY REPRESENTS THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS. ALL STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE HSIP ARE GUARANTEED LIFETIME COLLEGE AND CAREER SUPPORT THROUGH OUR ALUMNI SERVICES PROGRAM SHOULD THEY NEED IT. SERVICES ARE PRIMARILY CONCENTRATED DURING A STUDENT'S FIRST TWO YEARS POST-PROGRAM TO ENSURE CONTINUED CONNECTION TO AN ECONOMICALLY-MOBILE PATHWAY. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE THE ALUMNI INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, EDUCATION, AND CAREER COUNSELING, CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION HAS MADE ITS PROPRIETARY CURRICULUM AVAILABLE TO OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS ON A LIMITED BASIS, THROUGH STAFF-FACILITATED OR TRAIN-THE-TRAINER OUTREACH MODELS, PROVIDED THAT PROJECT SCOPES AND ORGANIZATIONS ALIGN WITH THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION. THE FOUNDATION'S CURRICULUM WILL BE SELECTED AND MODIFIED, IF NECESSARY, TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PROJECT. THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES REVENUE FOR AN ORGANIZATION'S USE OF THE FOUNDATION'S CURRICULUM, PROFESSIONAL FEES FOR THE FOUNDATION STAFF, AND EXPENSES NECESSARY TO EXECUTE THE PROJECT. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE FOUNDATION TRANSITIONED TO VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: THIS CATEGORY PRIMARILY REPRESENTS THE FOUNDATION'S KEY VEHICLE FOR BUILDING A MORE EQUITABLE WORKFORCE: WORK-BASED LEARNING. OUR CORE MODEL, THE HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (HSIP), BRIDGES THE OPPORTUNITY GAP BY CONNECTING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN ALL FOUR REGIONS FROM HISTORICALLY EXCLUDED COMMUNITIES - PRIMARILY YOUTH OF COLOR - TO PAID INTERNSHIPS, SKILLS AND DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING, MENTORING, AND COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING ASSISTANCE. RECOGNIZING THE VALUE OF CONNECTING YOUTH EARLIER IN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL CAREERS WITH WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO PREVENT DISCONNECTION, THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES WORKFORCE READINESS TRAINING AND CAREER EXPOSURE TO STUDENTS AS EARLY AS FRESHMAN YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL IN THE GREATER DC AND CHICAGO REGIONS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO FACILITATES OTHER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS FOR NON-HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH VIA CONTRACTS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE MODELED AFTER THE HSIP IN THAT YOUTH ARE PROVIDED PAID INTERNSHIPS AND RECEIVE LIFE-SKILLS AND JOB READINESS TRAINING. DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THE FOUNDATION TRANSITIONED TO VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING.
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: THIS CATEGORY REFERS TO ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO SCALE AND IMPROVE THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS. THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO CONTINUOUS LEARNING, CONSTANTLY REFINING AND FINE-TUNING PROCESSES TO SPUR REAL-TIME, DATA-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING THAT ALLOWS THE FOUNDATION TO DELIVER PROGRAMMING OF THE HIGHEST-POSSIBLE QUALITY FOR STUDENTS. REPLICATION ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE QUANTITY OF YOUTH SERVED BY THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS BY FINDING NEW AND INNOVATIVE WAYS TO DELIVER PROGRAMS IN CURRENT AREAS SERVED AS WELL AS BY EXPANDING TO OFFER PROVEN PROGRAM MODELS IN NEW AREAS. PROGRAM QUALITY AND FIDELITY ARE IMPROVED THROUGH EVALUATION ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY STRENGTHS AND AREAS FOR GROWTH THAT INFORM THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAM OPERATIONS. EVALUATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN STUDIES WITH THE URBAN INSTITUTE AS WELL AS SHORT TERM OUTCOME EVALUATIONS THAT ALLOW THE FOUNDATION TO IMPROVE PROGRAM QUALITY AND DELIVER IMPROVED SERVICES TO YOUTH.
YOUTH PROGRAMS: THIS CATEGORY REPRESENTS THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS. ALL STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE HSIP ARE GUARANTEED LIFETIME COLLEGE AND CAREER SUPPORT THROUGH OUR ALUMNI SERVICES PROGRAM SHOULD THEY NEED IT. SERVICES ARE PRIMARILY CONCENTRATED DURING A STUDENT'S FIRST TWO YEARS POST-PROGRAM TO ENSURE CONTINUED CONNECTION TO AN ECONOMICALLY-MOBILE PATHWAY. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE THE ALUMNI INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, EDUCATION, AND CAREER COUNSELING, CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION HAS MADE ITS PROPRIETARY CURRICULUM AVAILABLE TO OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS ON A LIMITED BASIS, THROUGH STAFF-FACILITATED OR TRAIN-THE-TRAINER OUTREACH MODELS, PROVIDED THAT PROJECT SCOPES AND ORGANIZATIONS ALIGN WITH THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION. THE FOUNDATION'S CURRICULUM WILL BE SELECTED AND MODIFIED, IF NECESSARY, TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PROJECT. THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES REVENUE FOR AN ORGANIZATION'S USE OF THE FOUNDATION'S CURRICULUM, PROFESSIONAL FEES FOR THE FOUNDATION STAFF, AND EXPENSES NECESSARY TO EXECUTE THE PROJECT. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE FOUNDATION TRANSITIONED TO VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nicola Diamond Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $169,258 | |
Elizabeth Lindsey Chief Executive Officer - As Of 4/2021 | Officer | 40 | $161,076 |
Julia Kent Chief Development Officer | 40 | $153,926 | |
Jenna Ketchum Executive Director, Chicago Region | 40 | $110,349 | |
Monique Rizerexecutive Director, Dc Region - Until 9/2021 | 40 | $105,647 | |
Eshauna Smith Chief Executive Officer - Until 4/2021 | Officer | 40 | $57,338 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
The Urban Institute Randomized Control Trial Of Intern Progr | 12/30/17 | $258,356 |
Orr & Associates Inc Fundraising Strategy And Dev. Planning | 12/30/17 | $140,369 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $2,943 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,160,840 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,123,247 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,287,030 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,242,911 |
| Investment income | $69,879 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$3,290 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $13,601,733 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $44,821 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $225,096 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,226 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,208,257 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $70,700 |
| Other employee benefits | $441,937 |
| Payroll taxes | $577,094 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $77,232 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $50 |
| Fees for services: Other | $401,220 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,680 |
| Office expenses | $77,940 |
| Information technology | $137,839 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $347,391 |
| Travel | $12,304 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,049 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,043 |
| Insurance | $31,389 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,974,545 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,030,511 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,481,016 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,349,479 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,396,997 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $316 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $59,059 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,871 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,669,362 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $9,451 |
| Total assets | $17,000,062 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $190,689 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,563,363 |
| 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 | $32,318 |
| Total liabilities | $1,786,370 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,851,004 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,362,688 |
| 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 | $17,000,062 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 32 grants that Urban Alliance Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $3,168,514.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $700,000 |
Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: TO PARTNER WITH EMPLOYERS TO DEVELOP HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIPS LEADING TO ENTRY-LEVEL CAREER PATHWAYS. | $371,360 |
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL | $300,000 |
New Profit Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: PROGRAM EXPANSION | $250,000 |
The Barack Obama Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: SUPPORT YOUTH WITH PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. | $250,000 |
Clark Charitable Foundation Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING AND COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT | $190,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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Second Chance Inc Baltimore, MD | $22,971,247 | $13,264,528 |
Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation Inc Millersville, MD | $2,854,225 | $10,470,291 |
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Urban Alliance Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $17,000,062 | $13,601,733 |
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National Fund For Workforce Solutions Washington, DC | $8,495,293 | $1,868,629 |
Jobs For Americas Graduates Inc Alexandria, VA | $6,705,273 | $5,268,108 |
National Assoc For Law Placement Washington, DC | $6,222,827 | $4,649,351 |