Urban League Of Metropolitan Seattle

Organization Overview

Urban League Of Metropolitan Seattle is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1947. 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 06/2021, Urban League Of Metropolitan Seattle employed 87 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban League Of Metropolitan Seattle 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 06/2021, Urban League Of Metropolitan Seattle generated $14.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 41.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $11.5m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 34.2% per year over the past 6 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 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THROUGH PUBLIC ADVOCACY, PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND OTHER UNDER-REPRESENTED INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES IN METROPOLITAN SEATTLE AND THROUGHOUT THE PUGET SOUND REGION. PROGRAM SERVICES FOCUS ON HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

EMPLOYMENT (CAREER BRIDGE): THE PROGRAM DEVELOPS PATHWAYS TO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN IN KING COUNTY AGES 18-50 AT-RISK OF CRIMINAL INVOLVEMENT AND UNEMPLOYED/UNDEREMPLOYED, WHILE STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY AND FAMILIES. THE PROJECT UTILIZES A COHORT MODEL AND PARTICIPANTS PROGRESS AS A GROUP. PARTICIPANTS ENROLL IN A 50-HOUR TRAINING; RECEIVE SOCIAL SUPPORT, EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT, OR TRAINING/EDUCATION; AND ATTEND WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL REMEDIAL LEARNING PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, SOFTWARE SKILLS, DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING FOR CHILDREN 5-18 YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE UNDER-SERVED IN THE COMMUNITY.


HOUSING: THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FORECLOSURE PREVENTION WITH OUTCOME OF HECM LOANS FOR PEOPLE AGED 62 YEARS OR MORE, MORTGAGE MODIFICATION MEDIATION, EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS, AND/OR ASSISTING FORECLOSED FAMILIES WITH MEMBERS WITH CRIMINAL RECORDS TO MOVE INTO SAFE AND SANITARY RENTAL HOUSING. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING TO HOMELESS YOUTH AGES 18-24 AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSEHOLDS FACING EVICTION.


EDUCATION: DEVELOPING REMEDIAL LEARNING PROGRAM TARGETING AT-RISK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF COLOR WHO ARE UNDERSERVED IN THE COMMUNITY FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND BEYOND, PROVIDING ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AND SKILL-BUILDING THROUGH STEM PROGRAM, AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.


ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: THE ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT HAS FOUR MAIN BUCKETS OF WORK: POLICY ADVOCACY, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. THE TEAM WORKS WITHIN THOSE BUCKETS WITH LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS, AGENCIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO MAKE SYSTEMATIC CHANGE THAT BENEFIT BLACK PEOPLE, FAMILIES, AND YOUTH. THE TEAM ALSO CREATES EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES TO EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY TO CREATE A POSITIVE CONNECTION WITHIN SYSTEMS AND INSTITUTIONS THAT AFFECT US ALL. OTHER PROGRAMS: COLMAN SCHOOL, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (SULYP), AND OTHER PROGRAMS


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michelle Merriweather
CEO
$138,968
Marc Taylor
CFO
$102,792
Rashelle Tanner
Chair
$0
Gina Hall
Vice Chair
$0
George Stewart
Treasurer
$0
Nicole Bascomb-Green
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$1,426,348
Membership dues$3,622
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $4,124,804
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$8,504,637
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $8,018
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$14,059,411
Total Program Service Revenue$23,073
Investment income $1,236
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $100,426
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 $14,186,212

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 17 grants that Urban League Of Metropolitan Seattle has recieved totaling $1,980,568.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Satterberg Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$525,000
The Seattle Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT; TO SUPPORT BLACK PHILANTHROPY MONTH IN WASHINGTON; BLACK-LED ORGANIZATIONS COHORT 2021; RESILIENCE FUND FALL 2020; VOTER EDUCATION FUND 2021; VACCINATION EFFORTS IN DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED COMMUNITIES; $20,000 WORKFORCE/$20,000 EDUCATION; A JUST DEMOCRACY; GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT/COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORTS; TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF THE STATEWIDE BLACK FUTURE CO-OP FUND; BLACK FUTURE CO-OP FUND

$495,250
National Urban League Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: SEE PART IV

$389,988
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$170,832
Satterberg Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$125,000
$106,053
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