Skip to main content

Nonprofit · EIN 22-1554540

URBAN LEAGUE OF ESSEX COUNTY

Tax-exempt · NEWARK, NJ 07107

Financials

$7.3M$6.9M2023$9.2M$7.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of URBAN LEAGUE OF ESSEX COUNTY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$9,210,815$7,658,401$1,552,414$19,142,403$12,991,237$6,151,166
December 31, 2023990$7,288,214$6,934,200$354,014$12,659,326$8,060,574$4,598,752
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$8,254,962
of which government grants
$7,025,794
Program service revenue
$447,004
Investment income
$210,162
Other revenue
$298,687

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$421,605
Other salaries and wages
$3,645,559
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,794,294
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$14,429
Accounting fees
$210,115
Occupancy
$127,437
Travel
$22,831
Depreciation
$133,564
Program services (functional)
$6,229,522
Management and general (functional)
$1,264,929
Fundraising (functional)
$163,950

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$12,659,326
Total assets, end of year
$19,142,403
Total liabilities, end of year
$12,991,237
Net assets, end of year
$6,151,166
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,732,425
Net assets without donor restrictions
$6,151,166
Gross receipts
$9,210,815
Employees
100
Volunteers
5
Year formed
1917
State of legal domicile
NJ

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
VIVIAN COX FRASERPRESIDENT AND CEO
Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$205,000$35,048
PATRICIA SERMONCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$106,605$17,729
ANNETTE HALECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Highest-paid employee
40$110,000$8,649
SHERKERA GREENBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
PERREN M THOMASVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARK A SMITH SRTREASURER
Trustee or director
0$0$0
DAVID WILLIAMSSECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ROSALYN CHARLESRECORDING SECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DARNELL AZEEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DIANE BORRADAILEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JUNEISHA BURROWESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
NUNO DOS SANTOSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DAVID S FELDMAN MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MICHAEL FLEMINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JASON C GROVEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
8 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DENISE A MUHHAMMADBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
DONALD MULLINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ROBERT ROSSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
GITA RAOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ALISON SALINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ANNIE SNEED-GODFREYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHAEL STRAKER MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
CHARLES M WASHINGTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 21 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
VIVIAN COX FRASERPRESIDENT AND CEO
Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$221,308$17,705
SHERKERA GREENBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
PERREN M THOMASVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DAVID WILLIAMSSECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ROSALYN CHARLESRECORDING SECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DARNELL AZEEZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DIANE BORRADAILEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JUNEISHA BURROWESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
NUNO DOS SANTOSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DAVID FELDMAN MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MICHAEL FLEMINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JASON C GROVEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DENISE MUHHAMMADBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DONALD MULLINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
GITA RAOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ROBERT ROSSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ALISON SALINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARK A SMITH SRBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
ANNIE SNEED-GODFREYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MICHAEL STRAKER MDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
CHARLES M WASHINGTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
508 CENTRAL AVE, NEWARK, NJ 07107-1430
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
VIVIAN FRASER, 508 CENTRAL AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07107
Signed the 990
VIVIAN FRASER, PRESIDENT/CEO
Phone
(973) 624-9535
Return prepared by
OLUGBENGA OLABINTAN CPA INC

Mission

THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO ASSIST DISADVANTAGED URBAN RESIDENTS IN THE ACHIEVEMENT OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROGRAMS - PROVIDE FULL DAY YEAR ROUND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. THESE INCLUDE SUMMER CAMP AND FOOD PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $1,019,761
  • YOUTH PROGRAMS - PROVIDE TUTORIAL SUPPORT, EDUCATIONAL REINFORCEMENT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH MOTIVATE AND ENCOURAGE LEARNING.
    Expenses $59,638
  • ADULT PROGRAMS PROVIDE JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO ASSIST LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS ENTER THE WORKFORCE.
    Expenses $3,461,035
  • EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS HELP TO INCREASE ECONOMIC STRENGTH OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME CITIZENS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH HOME OWNERSHIP AND RETENTION STRATEGIES AND OTHER DIRECT/INDIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
    Expenses $523,251
  • HOUSING & NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAMS PROVIDE HOME OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES.
    Expenses $1,165,837

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
22-1554540
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1958
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P22Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$19,142,403
Income (IRS master file)
$9,210,815

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$9,210,815$7,658,401$19,142,403IRS
990December 2023$7,288,214$6,934,200$12,659,326XML
990December 2022$7,260,582$6,899,842$8,850,997IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 22-1554540).

Questions about URBAN LEAGUE OF ESSEX COUNTY

What is the EIN of URBAN LEAGUE OF ESSEX COUNTY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of URBAN LEAGUE OF ESSEX COUNTY is 22-1554540.
Is URBAN LEAGUE OF ESSEX COUNTY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1958.
Are donations to URBAN LEAGUE OF ESSEX COUNTY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does URBAN LEAGUE OF ESSEX COUNTY file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of URBAN LEAGUE OF ESSEX COUNTY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did URBAN LEAGUE OF ESSEX COUNTY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of URBAN LEAGUE OF ESSEX COUNTY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names VIVIAN FRASER.
Who are the officers and directors of URBAN LEAGUE OF ESSEX COUNTY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 23 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $205,000 (VIVIAN COX FRASER, PRESIDENT AND CEO).
How much revenue does URBAN LEAGUE OF ESSEX COUNTY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $9,210,815, expenses of $7,658,401 and total assets of $19,142,403 at year end.

Other nonprofits in NEWARK

All nonprofits in NEWARK · New Jersey · Human services