Chicago Urban League
- Assets
- $6.8m
- Revenue
- $15.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 172
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 01/1948
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 36-2225483
Organization Overview
Chicago Urban League is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1948. According to its NTEE Classification (J20) the organization is classified as: Employment Preparation & Procurement, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Chicago Urban League employed 172 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicago Urban League 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 06/2021, Chicago Urban League generated $15.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $12.8m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.0% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Chicago Urban League has awarded 629 individual grants totaling $9,306,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CIVIL RIGHTS AND HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - REDEFINING TODAY'S CIVIL RIGHTS IMPERATIVES BY PROMOTING AND CREATING ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE AFRICAN AMERICANS IN CHICAGO.
EDUCATION - TO ADVOCATE BROADENING THE BASE OF EDUCATED, SKILLED AND ENGAGED AFRICAN YOUTH AND SERVING AS THE VOICE AND THOUGHT LEADER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ISSUES IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY.
POLICY AND ADVOCACY - THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF EDUCATION REFORM, JOBS, HOUSING AND GOVERNMENT PROJECTS.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - REDEFINING TODAY'S CIVIL RIGHTS IMPERATIVES BY PROMOTING AND CREATING ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE AFRICAN AMERICANS IN CHICAGO.
EDUCATION - TO ADVOCATE BROADENING THE BASE OF EDUCATED, SKILLED AND ENGAGED AFRICAN YOUTH AND SERVING AS THE VOICE AND THOUGHT LEADER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ISSUES IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY.
POLICY AND ADVOCACY - THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF EDUCATION REFORM, JOBS, HOUSING AND GOVERNMENT PROJECTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Karen Freeman Wilson Director | Trustee | 40 | $188,600 |
Esther Franklin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joseph A Gregoire Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Maria C Green Vice Chairmain | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Nichols Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Reynolds Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Lumpkin Strategies Llc Consultant Service | 6/29/19 | $168,511 |
Bild Group Llc It Support | 6/29/19 | $157,739 |
Frost Lighting Co Of Il Inc Technical/equip Svc | 6/29/19 | $139,042 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $863,818 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,952,059 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,155,190 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,971,067 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $326,000 |
| Investment income | $308,478 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $107,993 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $15,691,423 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,094,332 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $188,600 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $94,300 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,751,616 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $370,016 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $358,177 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $107,591 |
| Travel | $14,560 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $21,816 |
| Interest | $49,974 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $58,765 |
| Insurance | $56,097 |
| All other expenses | $55,796 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,832,559 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,678,738 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $432,945 |
| 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 | $64,578 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,125,481 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,465,542 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,767,284 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,056,100 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,482,724 |
| Total liabilities | $4,538,824 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,672,994 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $555,466 |
| 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 | $6,767,284 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Chicago Urban League has awarded $9,306,000 in support to 629 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CHICAGO TREND PURPOSE: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS | $150,000 |
CHICAGO TREND PURPOSE: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS | $150,000 |
AGRICULTURE PURPOSE: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS | $25,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS | $25,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS | $25,000 |
AGRICULTURE PURPOSE: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS | $25,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 34 grants that Chicago Urban League has recieved totaling $3,354,048.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Urban League Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SEE PART IV | $729,455 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: FOR INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT. | $250,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: FOR INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT. | $250,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT. | $250,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN RENEWED SUPPORT OF ITS IMPACT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. | $225,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN RENEWED SUPPORT OF ITS IMPACT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. | $225,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $262,966 |
| Ending Balance | $262,966 |
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|---|---|---|
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Chicago Cred Inc Chicago, IL | $17,202,053 | $26,234,950 |
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National Able Network Inc Chicago, IL | $7,162,262 | $25,138,071 |
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Indianapolis Private Industry Council Inc Indianapolis, IN | $7,195,768 | $15,248,899 |
Chicago Urban League Chicago, IL | $6,767,284 | $15,691,423 |
Cara Program Chicago, IL | $15,165,260 | $11,673,454 |
The Mission Continues Saint Louis, MO | $10,410,766 | $11,093,875 |
Mayors Youth Empowerment Program Iowa City, IA | $6,304,962 | $7,071,387 |
Comptia Tech Career Academy Downers Grove, IL | $2,728,852 | $5,424,881 |