Nonprofit · EIN 44-0546273
URBAN LEAGUE OF KANSAS CITY MO
Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $1,175,730 | $1,290,691 | -$114,961 | $3,229,577 | $75,449 | $3,154,128 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,614,513 | $1,622,203 | -$7,690 | $3,354,739 | $106,998 | $3,247,741 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,074,039
- Program service revenue
- $49,575
- Investment income
- $72,667
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$21,551
- Other revenue
- -$20,551
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $36,068
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $218,014
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $637,377
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $157,076
- Occupancy
- $29,548
- Travel
- $61,582
- Depreciation
- $11,090
- Program services (functional)
- $1,055,531
- Management and general (functional)
- $206,997
- Fundraising (functional)
- $28,163
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,354,739
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,229,577
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $75,449
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,154,128
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $19,721
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,869,110
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,016,752
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $137,376
- Gross receipts
- $1,212,706
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1920
- State of legal domicile
- MO
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWENDOLYN GRANT | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $210,890 | $7,124 |
| JOE DAVIS | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE WORD | PREVIOUS CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM SACHS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COREY HAMPTON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR CHEATHAM | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ART CHAUDRY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MURRAY WOODARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR COKETHEA HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| INDIA BOULTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE ISRAELITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY SIMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS COOPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY HAMILTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARA LARSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANITA PARRAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWENDOLYN GRANT | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $209,929 | $14,988 |
| MICHELLE WORD | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE DAVIS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM SACHS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| COREY HAMPTON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ART CHAUDRY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARTHUR CHEATHAM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR COKETHEA HILL | CHAIR EMERITUS Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| INDIA BOULTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SILAS DULAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE ISRAELITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF SIMON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS COOPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1710 PASEO BLVD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64108-1624
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GWENDOLYN GRANT, 1710 PASEO AVENUE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
- Signed the 990
- GWENDOLYN GRANT, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (816) 471-0550
- Website
- WWW.ULKC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- AFC Tax & Accounting Services
Mission
To enable African Americans and other disadvantaged persons to secure economic self reliance, parity, power and civil rights.
Program accomplishments
- Education/ Youth Development/Family Engagement: The Urban League provides comprehensive educational support and advocacy services that combine quality tutorial support, study skills guidance, parent education and empowerment, and research to increase student academic performance and college eligibility, especially for high-risk students. Program components include:Project Ready: ACT Now! - a comprehensive ACT test preparation, college and career planning program that seeks to improve student performance on ACT tests, increase college eligibility, and prepare participants for college, careers, financial self-sufficiency and life-long success. The program aligns with the National Urban League framework for youth development. On average, our students have increased their composite ACT test scores by 2 to 3 points upon completion of a four-week course with some students achieving 4 and 5-point gains. Parent Education and Empowerment Center - equips parents with the necessary skills, resources and technical supports to serve as engaged advocates throughout their childs education journey. Services include one-on-one coaching, assistance with Individual Education Plans, 504 Plans, school discipline issues and more. Accelerated Learning Lab - individual and small-group academic coaching for K-12 grade studentsExpenses $369,897 · grants $23,000 · revenue $2,575
- Race relations/Social Justice - the Organization promotes civil rights by actively working to eradicate barriers to equal participation in all aspects of American society, whether political, economic, social, educational, or cultural. Civil rights and racial justice empowerment initiatives include research The State of Black Kansas City Equality Index, civil rights educational journeys and education, economics, health, social justice, and civic engagement advocacy effortsExpenses $288,026 · grants $750 · revenue $49,500
- The Workforce Development program through partnerships with the corporate sector, the Career Marketplace provides Employment assistance services for African Americans and other disadvantaged populations in the Greater Kansas City area. Services include: Career Coaching, Job referrals, Career fitness workshops, Digital education workshops, Retention Coaching, pre-Apprenticeship Training.Expenses $360,006 · grants $9,500
- Health Equity The organization works to deliver sustainable programs to create greater access to healthcare. The Organization advocates eliminating health disparities in underserved urban communities through: Healthcare education , Health and wellness events, Urban health research & data dissemination, Advocacy for equitable access to quality and affordable healthcareExpenses $37,602 · grants $2,818
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Check at the IRS |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 44-0546273
- 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
- 1960
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P24)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,510,780
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,591,392
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,175,730 | $1,290,691 | $3,229,577 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,614,513 | $1,622,203 | $3,354,739 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,381,650 | $2,201,238 | $3,429,104 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | 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 44-0546273).
Questions about URBAN LEAGUE OF KANSAS CITY MO
- What is the EIN of URBAN LEAGUE OF KANSAS CITY MO?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of URBAN LEAGUE OF KANSAS CITY MO is 44-0546273.
- Is URBAN LEAGUE OF KANSAS CITY MO tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1960.
- Are donations to URBAN LEAGUE OF KANSAS CITY MO tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does URBAN LEAGUE OF KANSAS CITY MO 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 KANSAS CITY MO due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did URBAN LEAGUE OF KANSAS CITY MO 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 KANSAS CITY MO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names GWENDOLYN GRANT.
- Who are the officers and directors of URBAN LEAGUE OF KANSAS CITY MO?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $210,890 (GWENDOLYN GRANT, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does URBAN LEAGUE OF KANSAS CITY MO have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,175,730, expenses of $1,290,691 and total assets of $3,229,577 at year end.
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