Nonprofit · EIN 91-0575954
URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98122
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $34,426,127 | $25,646,493 | $8,779,634 | $50,637,519 | $26,538,333 | $24,099,186 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $15,900,558 | $18,089,238 | -$2,188,680 | $33,922,437 | $25,228,072 | $8,694,365 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $19,208,104 | $13,703,920 | $5,504,184 | $22,478,813 | $11,755,157 | $10,723,656 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $33,435,937
- of which government grants
- $24,572,043
- Program service revenue
- $526,038
- Investment income
- $205,477
- Net rental income
- $19,895
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $43,904
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$207,943
- Other revenue
- $258,675
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,793,765
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $764,050
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,407,559
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $12,595,127
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $114,239
- Accounting fees
- $171,302
- Occupancy
- $849,656
- Travel
- $274,235
- Depreciation
- $442,581
- Program services (functional)
- $19,561,729
- Management and general (functional)
- $5,361,319
- Fundraising (functional)
- $723,445
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $33,922,437
- Total assets, end of year
- $50,637,519
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,538,333
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,099,186
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $25,213,809
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,703,009
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,204,253
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $16,894,933
- Gross unrelated business income
- $270,000
- Gross receipts
- $35,104,070
- Employees
- 168
- Volunteers
- 419
- Year formed
- 1936
- State of legal domicile
- WA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE MERRIWEATHER | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $261,787 | $17,075 |
| DONNA MOODIE | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $192,551 | $18,666 |
| LINDA TAYLOR | VP, HOUSING & FIN. EMPOWERMENT Key employee | 40 | $157,406 | $37,237 |
| MANSOUR CAMARA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $170,658 | $13,975 |
| ROBERT W JONES | VP, YOUTH & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,065 | $25,974 |
| CARMELLE MARESCOT PALOMINO | FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,562 | $19,712 |
| JOSALYN FORD | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Officer | 40 | $127,604 | $8,335 |
| ELATISH SCHMIDT | DIR., ASSET MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,543 | $12,792 |
| MAISHA HOUSTON | HR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,574 | $11,542 |
| KISHA-MARIE J SCHNEREGER | DIR., DATA MANAGEMENT & IT DEVO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,348 | $13,275 |
| BLAIR TAYLOR | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL BUTLER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE STEWART | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARINDA HARRIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON BRIDGE | BOARD CHAIR EMRITUS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
18 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATE MILES | BOARD CHAIR EMRITUS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GINA HALL | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE BASCOMB-GREEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUAN COTTO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALISON FRANCIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIA FRANKLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW HABE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR RACHEL ISSAKA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SHOMARI JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LATRICE LEE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR NICOLE MAZWI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RASHELLE TANNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR SASHA RABKIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JASON RUDMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| IAN WARNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB WOODS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE MERRIWEATHER | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $219,290 | $15,530 |
| LINDA TAYLOR | VP OF HOUSING AND FINC. EMPOWERMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,940 | $35,030 |
| MANSOUR CAMARA | CFO Officer | 40 | $150,292 | $9,580 |
| ROBERT JONES | VP OF YOUTH & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,643 | $8,630 |
| FAWZI BILAL | PEOPLE, CULTURE, BELONGING OMBUDSMAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,656 | $694 |
| MAISHA HOUSTON | HR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,369 | $8,956 |
| QIANA TYESKEY | DIRECTOR OF HOUSING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,228 | $11,030 |
| MAYA MANUS | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER THRU 08/23 Officer | 40 | $101,617 | $7,748 |
| DONNA MOODIE | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER FROM 10/23 Officer | 40 | $43,046 | $794 |
| BLAIR TAYLOR | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL BUTLER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE STEWART | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARINDA HARRIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GINA HALL | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON BRIDGE | BOARD CHAIR EMERITUS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUAN COTTO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISON FRANCIS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIA FRANKLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE BASCOMB-GREEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIDORI HOBBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR RACHEL ISSAKA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DABRIAN JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHOMARI JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEESA MANION | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MAZWI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR SASHA RABKIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RASHELLE TANNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IAN WARNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELLE MERRIWEATHER | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $213,173 | $14,635 |
| LINDA TAYLOR | VP OF HOUSING & FINC. EMPOWERMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,375 | $28,762 |
| AUGUSTINE CITA | VP OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,541 | $10,483 |
| MANSOUR CAMARA | CFO Officer | 40 | $125,801 | $8,136 |
| T'WINA NOBLES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BLACK FUTURE COOP Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,333 | $250 |
| MAYA MANUS | CIO Officer | 40 | $86,006 | $9,336 |
| GINA HALL | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUAN COTTO | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE STEWART | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KARINDA HARRIS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE MAZWI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL BUTLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| IAN WARNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BLAIR TAYLOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL ISSAKA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE BASCOMB-GREEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SASHA RABKIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHOMARI JONES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY BYERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JON BRIDGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEESA MANION | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RASHELLE TANNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIA FRANKLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATE MILES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KALILA GRIFFIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 105 14TH AVE STE 200, SEATTLE, WA 98122-7308
- In care of
- % MARZIEH RASSAIAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MICHELLE MERRIWEATHER, 105 14TH AVENUE STE 200, SEATTLE, WA 98122
- Signed the 990
- MICHELLE MERRIWEATHER, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (206) 461-3792
- Website
- URBANLEAGUE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLARK NUBER PS
Mission
THE URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE (ULMS) EMPOWERS AFRICAN AMERICANS, AS WELL AS OTHER DIVERSE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, TO THRIVE BY SECURING EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- HOUSING: THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FORECLOSURE PREVENTION WITH OUTCOME OF HECM LOANS FOR PEOPLE AGED 62 YEARS OR MORE, MORTGAGE MODIFICATION MEDIATION, EXPUNGEMENT OF CRIMINAL RECORDS, AND/OR ASSISTING FORECLOSED FAMILIES WITH MEMBERS WITH CRIMINAL RECORDS TO MOVE INTO SAFE AND SANITARY RENTAL HOUSING. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING TO HOMELESS YOUTH AGES 18-24 AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSEHOLDS FACING EVICTION. IN FY25, THE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERED THE WASHINGTON STATE COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT PROGRAM WHICH INCLUDES DOWNPAYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS, FORECLOSURE PREVENTION, HOME REPAIRS FOR SENIORS, SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANTS AND DEBT REMEDIATION.Expenses $10,015,887 · grants $2,947,709 · revenue $49,811
- ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: THE ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT HAS FOUR MAIN BUCKETS OF WORK: POLICY ADVOCACY, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. THE TEAM WORKS WITHIN THOSE BUCKETS WITH LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS, AGENCIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO MAKE SYSTEMATIC CHANGE THAT BENEFIT BLACK PEOPLE, FAMILIES, AND YOUTH. THE TEAM ALSO CREATES EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES TO EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY TO CREATE A POSITIVE CONNECTION WITHIN SYSTEMS AND INSTITUTIONS THAT AFFECT US ALL. IN FY25, ULMS ADMINISTERED THE WE SEE YOU AWARD ON BEHALF OF THE SEATTLE FOUNDATION, SUPPORTING REST, HEALING, AND LIBERATION FOR BIPOC EXECUTIVES ACROSS WASHINGTON STATE.Expenses $3,379,710 · grants $3,144,253
- EDUCATION: DEVELOPING REMEDIAL LEARNING PROGRAM TARGETING AT-RISK HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF COLOR WHO ARE UNDERSERVED IN THE COMMUNITY FOR SUCCESS IN COLLEGE AND BEYOND, PROVIDING ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AND SKILL-BUILDING THROUGH STEM PROGRAM, AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.Expenses $2,482,471 · grants $429,564
- EMPLOYMENT (CAREER BRIDGE): THE PROGRAM DEVELOPS PATHWAYS TO ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN IN KING COUNTY AGES 18-50 AT-RISK OF CRIMINAL INVOLVEMENT AND UNEMPLOYED/UNDEREMPLOYED, WHILE STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY AND FAMILIES. THE PROJECT UTILIZES A COHORT MODEL AND PARTICIPANTS PROGRESS AS A GROUP. PARTICIPANTS ENROLL IN A 50-HOUR TRAINING; RECEIVE SOCIAL SUPPORT, EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT, OR TRAINING/EDUCATION; AND ATTEND WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL REMEDIAL LEARNING PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS, SOFTWARE SKILLS, DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING FOR CHILDREN 5-18 YEARS OF AGE WHO ARE UNDER-SERVED IN THE COMMUNITY.Expenses $2,290,003 · grants $232,876
- THE URBAN LEAGUE APARTMENTS AT COLMAN SCHOOL IS A 36-UNIT RESIDENTIAL REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. IT IS IN THE CENTRAL DISTRICT IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. THE UNITS ARE RENTED TO LOW-INCOME TENANTS EARNING 50% AND 60% AMI AND SOME UNITS ARE RESERVED FOR THE HOMELESS POPULATION.Expenses $902,643 · revenue $476,227
- THE URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTS SMALL BUSINESSES BY DELIVERING CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SERVICES THAT ADDRESS OPERATIONAL NEEDS, STRENGTHEN A TRUSTED COMMUNITY PRESENCE, AND CONSISTENTLY CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.Expenses $391,874 · grants $37,149
- OTHER PROGRAMS: THE ULMS ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER, ECO DISTRICT, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (SULYP), AND OTHER PROGRAMS.Expenses $99,141 · grants $2,214
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
- 91-0575954
- 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
- 1947
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $50,637,519
- Income (IRS master file)
- $35,104,070
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $34,426,127 | $25,646,493 | $50,637,519 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $15,900,558 | $18,089,238 | $33,922,437 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $19,208,104 | $13,703,920 | $22,478,813 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $18,475,602 | $17,667,296 | $10,876,903 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 91-0575954).
Questions about URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE
- What is the EIN of URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE is 91-0575954.
- Is URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1947.
- Are donations to URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE 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 METROPOLITAN SEATTLE 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 URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE 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 URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MICHELLE MERRIWEATHER.
- Who are the officers and directors of URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 33 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $261,787 (MICHELLE MERRIWEATHER, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $34,426,127, expenses of $25,646,493 and total assets of $50,637,519 at year end.
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