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Nonprofit · EIN 34-0720563

URBAN LEAGUE OF CLEVELAND

Tax-exempt · CLEVELAND, OH 44115

Financials

$4.1M$4.2M2023$4.4M$4.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of URBAN LEAGUE OF CLEVELAND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$4,391,306$4,522,864-$131,558$1,951,287$1,030,574$920,713
December 31, 2023990$4,121,800$4,158,100-$36,300$1,902,502$850,231$1,052,271
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,251,356
of which government grants
$1,473,505
Membership dues
$375
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$89,579
Other revenue
$139,950

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$182,000
Other salaries and wages
$1,786,368
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,502,280
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$185,291
Travel
$113,081
Depreciation
$16,560
Program services (functional)
$4,025,785
Management and general (functional)
$473,419
Fundraising (functional)
$23,660

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,902,502
Total assets, end of year
$1,951,287
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,030,574
Net assets, end of year
$920,713
Land, buildings and equipment
$86,533
Net assets without donor restrictions
$320,713
Net assets with donor restrictions
$600,000
Gross receipts
$4,454,858
Employees
46
Year formed
1917
State of legal domicile
OH

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 / weekCompensation
MARSHA A MOCKABEEPresident
Officer
40$182,000
MARTY MCGAANTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
INSIYA S NASIRTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
ALEXANDRIA JOHNSON BOONETrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
DEBBIE KLEINTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
KATHRYN M HALLTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
MICHAEL BOWENTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
DANA CAPERSTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
AUGUST NAPOLITrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
ROBERT L SOLOMON ESQTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
PETER J BAPTISTETrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
MONIKA JACKSONTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
ALAN K NEVELTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
INDIA BIRDSONG-TERRYTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
JULIA DEANTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
10 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JILL MILLER ZIMONTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
PHILLIP COCKRELLTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
JANICE TAYLOR-HEARDTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
COLIN JACKSONTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
GLEN SHUMATETrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
EDDIE TAYLORTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
KEVIN CLAYTONBoard Chair
Officer
1$0
CHRISTINE HERRERATreasurer
Officer
1$0
WENDOLYN GRANTSecretary
Officer
1$0
BEVERLY COENVice Chair
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARSHA A MOCKABEEPresident
Officer
40$182,000
INDIA BIRDSONG-TERRYTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
JULIA DEANTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
ALAN K NEVELTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
PETER J BAPTISTETrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
MONIKA JACKSONTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
JILL MILLER ZIMONTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
GLEN SHUMATETrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
EDDIE TAYLORTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
COLIN JACKSONTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
PHILLIP COCKRELLTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
JANICE TAYLOR-HEARDTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
ROBERT L SOLOMON ESQTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
DEBBIE KLEINTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
KATHRYN M HALLTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
ALEXANDRIA JOHNSON BOONETrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
MARTY MCGAANTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
INSIYA S NASIRTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
MICHAEL BOWENTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
DANA CAPERSTrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
AUGUST NAPOLITrustee
Institutional trustee
1$0
WENDOLYN GRANTSecretary
Officer
1$0
BEVERLY COENVice Chair
Officer
1$0
KEVIN CLAYTONBoard Chair
Officer
1$0
CHRISTINE HERRERATreasurer
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2930 PROSPECT AVE E, CLEVELAND, OH 44115-2608
In care of
% MARSHA A MOCKABEE
Signed the 990
MARSHA A MOCKABEE, President
Phone
(216) 622-0999
Return prepared by
NG CPA SOLUTIONS LLC

Mission

The mission of Urban League of Greater Cleveland, Inc., (the League) is a community-based organization focused on eliminating the racial, economic, and societal barriers that prevent Black Americans and other underrepresented/underserved communities of color from achieving their

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER: The Entrepreneurship Center works with private, public and nonprofit resources to build strong, sustainable and successful minority businesses. The result is wealth creation, job creation and better economic health in the minority and urban core communities of Cleveland. The Entrepreneurship Center assesses the needs and capabilities of minority business owners. Then those aspiring or current business owners are linked with resources, classes,training and counseling that will help them grow to the next level of success.
    Expenses $1,213,488
  • VOCATIONAL PREPARATION, JOB TRAINING, VOCATIONAL COUNCELING AND PLACEMENT - Services include job readiness training, preparation of resumes, interviewing, job search and placement services. Specialized services are provided to non-custodial fathers including parenting and employment skills.
    Expenses $914,610
  • EDUCATION FUND - Services which constitute the preventive arm of the Urban League. Building strong skills, fostering self-sufficiency at this level creates economic impact for the future. Youth who become well educated, gainfully employed contributing citizens will be an intricate part of tomorrows society. Services include college exposure career education, work-based learning expeiences, shadowing and service learning.
    Expenses $633,533
  • Supporting Program Fund
    Expenses $1,068,012
  • The Urban League of Greater Cleveland is in a unique position and time in history, to be a pivotal player in the Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion space. We are receiving unprecedented requests for thought leadership, technical assistance, and best practices, from across various systems in our community. To position ourselves as credible leaders in the space, we thought it appropriate to establish an Equity Institute. The Institute will allow us to provide strategic advising; education, training & skill development to individuals, groups and organizations among other consulting services in the areas of DEI and ESG. The establishment of an Equity Institute will further entrench us as a credible and effective solutions provider.
    Expenses $196,142

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
34-0720563
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
1956
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,951,287
Income (IRS master file)
$4,454,858

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$4,391,306$4,522,864$1,951,287IRS
990December 2023$4,121,800$4,158,100$1,902,502XML
990December 2022$3,060,526$3,872,854$2,043,986IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––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 34-0720563).

Questions about URBAN LEAGUE OF CLEVELAND

What is the EIN of URBAN LEAGUE OF CLEVELAND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of URBAN LEAGUE OF CLEVELAND is 34-0720563.
Is URBAN LEAGUE OF CLEVELAND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1956.
Are donations to URBAN LEAGUE OF CLEVELAND tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does URBAN LEAGUE OF CLEVELAND 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 CLEVELAND 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 CLEVELAND last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of URBAN LEAGUE OF CLEVELAND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 25 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $182,000 (MARSHA A MOCKABEE, President).
How much revenue does URBAN LEAGUE OF CLEVELAND have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,391,306, expenses of $4,522,864 and total assets of $1,951,287 at year end.

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