Urban Strategies Council is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (O40) the organization is classified as: Scouting, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Urban Strategies Council employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban Strategies Council 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 09/2023, Urban Strategies Council generated $3.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.1m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.8% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO REDUCE URBAN PERSISTENT POVERTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION EXCELLENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; COMMUNITY SAFETY AND JUSTICE; CAPACITY BUILDING- WORK PROGRESSES LOCALLY & NATIONALLY TO INITIATE & COORDINATE FUNDAMENTAL SYSTEM CHANGES IN PROGRAMS & POLICIES THAT CONTINUE TO IMPROVE THE OUTCOMES FOR LOW-INCOME CHILDREN & THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS-CAPACITY BUILDING; ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; COMMUNITY SAFETY & JUSTICE; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION EXCELLENCE.
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
OTHER
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene Newport Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Jamaica Sowell Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Clinton Bolden Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Larry Gallegos Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| William Patterson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Drjennifer Jones-Means Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $1,192,003 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $11,157 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,203,160 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,170,013 | 
| Investment income | $18 | 
| 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 | $3,375,380 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,400 | 
| 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 | $992,725 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $116,269 | 
| Payroll taxes | $83,442 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $166,314 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $585 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $875 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $1,275,185 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $104,068 | 
| Information technology | $75,990 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $130,607 | 
| Travel | $78,914 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $47,797 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,018 | 
| Insurance | $0 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $3,131,147 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $593,788 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $30,764 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $915,304 | 
| 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 | $8,707 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $27,765 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $6,196 | 
| Total assets | $1,582,524 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $253,537 | 
| 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 | $200,000 | 
| Other liabilities | $35,763 | 
| Total liabilities | $489,300 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,093,224 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| 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 | $1,582,524 |