Nonprofit · EIN 62-0797293
KNOXVILLE AREA URBAN LEAGUE
Tax-exempt · KNOXVILLE, TN 37917
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,525,469 | $1,924,232 | -$398,763 | $8,205,274 | $1,370,584 | $6,834,690 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,243,214 | $2,341,971 | -$98,757 | $8,896,722 | $1,668,210 | $7,228,512 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,309,461 | $2,113,739 | $2,195,722 | $8,727,233 | $1,405,655 | $7,321,578 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,311,387
- of which government grants
- $729,400
- Membership dues
- $21,360
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $58,097
- Net income from fundraising events
- $155,985
- Other revenue
- $155,985
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $332,613
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $190,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $555,753
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $994,944
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $57,125
- Travel
- $38,919
- Depreciation
- $76,346
- Program services (functional)
- $1,504,129
- Management and general (functional)
- $370,703
- Fundraising (functional)
- $49,400
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,896,722
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,205,274
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,370,584
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,834,690
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,099,007
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,678,883
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $155,807
- Gross receipts
- $1,705,004
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 305
- Year formed
- 1968
- State of legal domicile
- TN
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR CHARLES LOMAX | PRESIDENT Former | 40 | $127,492 | $8,395 |
| BRENDA ROPER | VP OF FINANC Officer | 40 | $79,568 | $8,789 |
| DR AVICE REID | INTERIM PRES Officer | 40 | $45,101 | $0 |
| URSULA BAILEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GABRIEL BOLAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB BOOKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRY BOSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY BOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMI CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM COOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEREMY COOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK CUEVAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCE FUSCO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA GIBSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
17 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID HUNT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HARRY GROSS JR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RENEE KELLY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GWEN MCKENZIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAVANAUGH MIMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DELNISE MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AL PIRIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRANDON ROSS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HANCEN SALE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TYVI SMALL | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STARLANDRIA STARKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NIKITIA THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOSEPH TOLBERT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETIE WILSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY WISE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR CHARLES LOMAX | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $130,192 |
| BRENDA ROPER | VP OF FINANC Officer | 40 | $77,863 |
| URSULA BAILEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GABRIEL BOLAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB BOOKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HARRY BOSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RANDY BOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAN BROWN | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAMMI CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK CUEVAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ORLANDO DIAZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VINCE FUSCO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA GIBSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALAN HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HARRY GROSS JR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GWEN MCKENZIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LAUREN MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAVANAUGH MIMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DELNISE MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANEA PETERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AL PIRIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TYVI SMALL | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELENI STRATIGEAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| NIKITIA THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETIE WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY WISE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR AVICE REID | INTERIM PRES Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHYLLIS NICHOLS | PRESIDENT Former | 40 | $147,518 | $19,542 |
| BRENDA ROPER | VP OF FINANC Officer | 40 | $72,608 | $9,560 |
| DR CHARLES LOMAX | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $67,500 | $4,963 |
| URSULA BAILEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GABRIEL BOLAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB BOOKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRY BOSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY BOYD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAN BROWN | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMI CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID COLQUITT | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| FRANK CUEVAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ORLANDO DIAZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| VINCE FUSCO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA GIBSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALAN HILL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARRY GROSS JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN MCKENZIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAUREN MILLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAVANAUGH MIMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DELNISE MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANEA PETERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AL PIRIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TYVI SMALL | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAROLD MIDDLEBROOK SR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELENI STRATIGEAS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NIKITIA THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETIE WILSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANTHONY WISE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS ZACHARIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1514 E 5TH AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37917-7801
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR LAURIE SHANDERSON, 1514 EAST FIFTH AVENUE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37917
- Signed the 990
- DR LAURIE SHANDERSON, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (865) 524-5511
- Website
- WWW.THEKAUL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MITCHELL EMERT & HILL PC
Mission
KNOXVILLE AREA URBAN LEAGUE, INC.'S MISSION IS TO ENABLE AFRICAN AMERICANS, OTHER MINORITY GROUPS AND THE UNDERSERVED TO SECURE ECONOMIC SELF-RELIANCE, PARITY, POWER AND CIVIL RIGHTS.
Program accomplishments
- HOUSING - THE LEAGUE OPERATES AS A HUD-CERTIFIED NON-PROFIT COUNSELING AGENCY TO BOOST THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCCESSFUL HOMEOWNERSHIP FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL CAPACITY INSTRUCTION, HOMEOWNERSHIP COURSES FOR FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS, AND FORECLOSURE COUNSELING TO HELP HOMEOWNERS STAY IN THEIR HOME. FORECLOSURE COUNSELING OR FORECLOSURE PREVENTION INLCUDES A THOROUGH FINANCIAL ANALYSIS TO ASSESS THE CLIENT'S ABILITY TO MAINTAIN THE MORTGAGE AND HELP IN WORKING WITH THE CLIENT'S LENDING INSTITUTION TO DEVELOP A MUTUALLY AGREEABLE REPAYMENT STRUCTURE TO PREVENT DEFAULT AND/OR FORECLOSURE AND BUDGET COUNSELING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FUTURE MORTGAGE PAYMENT PROBLEMS. FINANCIAL LITERACY INSTRUCTION TEACHES CLIENTS HOW TO CREATE A HOUSEHOLD BUDGET, UNDERSTAND THEIR SPENDING HABITS AND MAKE WISE SPENDING CHOICES AND BUILD THEIR CREDIT. THE LEAGUE PROVIDES CLIENTS WITH DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSING AND UTILITY SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH A GRANT PROGRAM.Expenses $505,298 · grants $194,878
- YOUTH - THE EDUCATION AND YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDES MENTORING, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES TO STUDENTS. THE NATIONAL ACHIEVERS HONOR SOCIETY PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH YEAR-LONG PROGRAMMING, OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE, AN ACADEMIC SUMMIT, WORKSHOPS ON TOPICS SUCH AS ETIQUETTE, AND NETWORKING AND COLLEGE TOURS.Expenses $345,908 · grants $15,108
- TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE, THE LEAGUE PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE FORM OF RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE AND OTHER EMERGENCIY NEEDS.Expenses $301,075 · grants $122,072
- ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND LOAN PROGRAM - THE LEAGUE OPERATES A LOAN PROGRAM, ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER. AS A CERTIFIED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, THE LOAN AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE CAPITAL, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES NEEDED TO START OR EXPAND A BUSINESS. THIS ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC SELF- SUFFICIENCY. THE LEAGUE PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE FINANCIAL PLANNING AND COACHING, BUDGET AND CREDIT COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE OPENING CHECKING AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS. WHEN CLIENTS UTILIZE MULTIPLE LEAGUE SERVICES, THE LEAGUE USES A TEAM APPROACH TO DELIVER INTEGRATED SERVICES THAT INVOLVE EACH DEPARTMENT IMPACTED (WORKFORCE, YOUTH, HOUSING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND LOAN PROGRAM) TO ENSURE A SEAMLESS CONTINUUM OF SERVICES TO THE CLIENT. WORKFORCE - THE LEAGUE OFFERS AN EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THAT AIDS A BROAD RANGE OF INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING: THE CHRONICALLY UNEMPLOYED, MATURE WORKERS REENTERING THE JOB MARKET, AND COLLEGE GRADUATES. THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES BARRIERS USING PROFESSIONAL CAREER COUNSELORS WHO PROVIDE INDIVDIUAL AND GROUP CAREER COUNSELING, VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS, RESUME DEVELOPMENT, JOB SEARCH, JOB REFERRALS AND JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. THE LEAGUE ALSO WORKS WITH AREA EMPLOYERS TO IDENTIFY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND IDENTIFY AND PRE-SCREEN EMPLOYEES.Expenses $351,848 · grants $555
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 62-0797293
- 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
- 1968
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P22Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,205,274
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,705,004
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,525,469 | $1,924,232 | $8,205,274 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,243,214 | $2,341,971 | $8,896,722 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,309,461 | $2,113,739 | $8,727,233 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,957,738 | $1,344,368 | $6,555,175 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 62-0797293).
Questions about KNOXVILLE AREA URBAN LEAGUE
- What is the EIN of KNOXVILLE AREA URBAN LEAGUE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KNOXVILLE AREA URBAN LEAGUE is 62-0797293.
- Is KNOXVILLE AREA URBAN LEAGUE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
- Are donations to KNOXVILLE AREA URBAN LEAGUE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KNOXVILLE AREA URBAN LEAGUE 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 KNOXVILLE AREA URBAN LEAGUE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KNOXVILLE AREA URBAN LEAGUE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KNOXVILLE AREA URBAN LEAGUE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DR LAURIE SHANDERSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of KNOXVILLE AREA URBAN LEAGUE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 32 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $127,492 (DR CHARLES LOMAX, PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does KNOXVILLE AREA URBAN LEAGUE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,525,469, expenses of $1,924,232 and total assets of $8,205,274 at year end.
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