Fort Wayne Urban League Inc is located in Fort Wayne, IN. The organization was established in 1951. According to its NTEE Classification (P22) the organization is classified as: Urban League, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Fort Wayne Urban League Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fort Wayne Urban League Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Fort Wayne Urban League Inc generated $508.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $556.0k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.4%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO ADVANCE SOCIAL EQUITY AND ECONOMIC SELF-RELIANCE FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHERS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SENIOR TEKKIE PROGRAM: DESIGNED TO TEACH SENIORS THE SKILLS NEEDED TO OPERATE CELL PHONES AND TABLETS. THE PROGRAM IS A SIX-WEEK TRAINING PROGRAM AND ALL PARTICIPANTS GRADUATE WITH A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION AND AN AMAZON FIRE TABLET TO TAKE HOME. POWER HOUR TUTORING PROGRAM: STUDENTS GRADES 3 - 12TH GRADE RECEIVE UP TO TWO HOURS OF ONE ON ONE TUTORING PER WEEK. HOMEWORK HELP IS ALSO AVAILABLE EVERYDAY MONDAY - THURSDAY AFTER SCHOOL UNTIL 6 P.M. JUSTICE STEAM CAMP: PARTICIPANTS LEARN ABOUT CLIMATE AND SOIL, PLANT A SUNFLOWER GARDEN, READ THE BOOK THE HATE U GIVE, AND WRITE A SCRIPT OFF OF A RACE CARD SIX-WORD ESSAY "WHY DOES MY HOODIE SCARE YOU?- AND PERFORM THE SKIT TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD. PARTICIPANTS ALSO WORK WITH A LOCAL ARTIST TO CREATE A 3D ART CHARACTER THAT PUTS ON RACISM AND DISCRIMINATION IN NEIGHBORHOODS. PARTICIPANTS EARN A 100 STIPEND FOR COMPLETION OF PROJECTS. BANNED BOOK CAMPAIGN: JOINED THE FREEDOM TO LEARN CAMPAIGN AND DISTRIBUTED OVER 500 BANNED BOOK TITLES FOR FREE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS. BLOCK CLUB PROJECTS:PROVIDED EIGHT BLOCKS WITH 1,000 EACH TO BEAUTIFY THEIR BLOCK AND CLEAN UP & HELD A TRUNK OR TREAT FOR AREA KIDS TO TRICK OR TREAT ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT IN THEIR OWN NEIGHBORHOOD. NEIGHBOR TO NEIGHBOR PROGRAM: PROVIDED FUNDING TO HELP THOSE FACING A DISCONNECTION ON THEIR ELECTRIC SERVICE TO AVOID A DISCONNECTION OR TO RESTORE SERVICE. FOOD PANTRY: EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY. FREE ACTING CLASSES: OFFERED TO AREA YOUTH IN COLLABORATION WITH THE FORT WAYNE CIVIC THEATRE. CLASSES TOOK PLACE DURING THE SAME TIME AS THE PRODUCTION OF THE COLOR PURPLE THE MUSICAL. PARTICIPANTS WERE ABLE TO GO SEE THE PLAY FOR FREE. FIRST ANNUAL MEET THE CANDIDATES NIGHT: STANDING ROOM ONLY CROWD, A MODERATOR, BOTH RUNNING MAYORS, AND COUNCIL CANDIDATES ANSWERED QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC PRIOR TO ELECTION. THE NIGHT ALLOWED COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO MEET THOSE RUNNING FOR OFFICE, LEARN ABOUT THEIR INITIATIVES, AND TO SHARE CONCERNS ABOUT THEIR COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Aisha Arrington President & | Officer | 40 | $95,000 |
Rohli Booker Director | Trustee | 0.19 | $0 |
Rena Bradley Director | Trustee | 0.19 | $0 |
Willie Burton Director | Trustee | 0.19 | $0 |
Dawn Clopton Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.19 | $0 |
H Joseph Cohen Director | Trustee | 0.19 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $85,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $355,929 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $440,929 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $11,415 |
Investment income | $393 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $36,000 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $19,460 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $508,197 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $6,084 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $95,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,500 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $60,232 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $49,856 |
Payroll taxes | $24,085 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,015 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $19,992 |
Information technology | $18,634 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $84,573 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,249 |
Interest | $8,985 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $91,680 |
Insurance | $33,999 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $556,044 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $257,445 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,777 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,347,103 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $10,547 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,024 |
Total assets | $1,619,896 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $59,408 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $74,109 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $99,656 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $233,173 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,178,389 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $208,334 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,619,896 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Urban League Of Metropolitan St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $65,122,369 | $45,458,582 |
Louisville Urban League Louisville, KY | $53,260,496 | $22,063,459 |
Springfield Urban League Inc Springfield, IL | $3,523,245 | $12,575,995 |
Indianapolis Urban League Inc Indianapolis, IN | $16,341,628 | $9,717,842 |
Quad County Urban League Inc Aurora, IL | $5,262,863 | $5,092,198 |
Urban League Of Greater Madison Inc Madison, WI | $14,535,803 | $7,608,480 |
Milwaukee Urban League Milwaukee, WI | $3,877,040 | $1,917,649 |
Tri-County Urban League Inc Peoria, IL | $1,796,757 | $1,674,956 |
Urban League Of Lexington-Fayette Co Lexington, KY | $1,052,999 | $673,277 |
Urban League Of Northwest Indiana Inc Gary, IN | $663,293 | $641,917 |
Madison County Urban League Inc Alton, IL | $237,791 | $624,961 |
Fort Wayne Urban League Inc Fort Wayne, IN | $1,619,896 | $508,197 |
Urban League Of Racine & Kenosha Inc Racine, WI | $453,560 | $0 |
League Of Terre Haute Incorporated Terre Haute, IN | $199,262 | $0 |