Grand Rapids Urban League Inc is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The organization was established in 1975. 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 12/2021, Grand Rapids Urban League Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Grand Rapids 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 12/2021, Grand Rapids Urban League Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.8% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVOCATE FOR THE DISADVANTAGED
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION SERVICES - PROVIDE STUDENTS AT THE MIDDLE THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL LEVELS SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE NECESSARY TO COMPETE ACADEMICALLY WHILE EXPOSING THEM TO VARIOUS CAREERS, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES. (APPROXIMATELY 159 STUDENTS SERVED).
HOUSING ASSISTANCE - PROVIDED ASSISTANCE RELATING TO LANDLORD/TENANT AFFAIRS, ONE-TIME HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS TO INDIVIDUALS, HOUSING COUNCELING (APPROXIMATELY 2,300 PEOPLE SERVED).
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE - PROVIDES AREA EMPLOYERS WITH ASSISTANCE IN THE COST OF TRAINING FUTURE EMPLOYEES (APPROXIMATELY 442 PEOPLE SERVED).
HEALTH - PROGRAM FOR SMOKE FREE HOMES AND OTHER ADVOCACY TO INCREASE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN YOUNG CHILDREN (APPROXIMATELY 530 PEOPLE SERVED). RACIAL EQUITY - THE CENTER FOR RACIAL EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION FOCUSES ON THE PROMOTION OF RACIAL EQUITY, SECURE JUSTICE AND SUPPORT INCLUSION FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHER PEOPLE OF COLOR THROUGH: PUBLIC EDUCATION; COMMUNITY-BASED PLANNING AND PROBLEM-SOLVING; LEGAL REFORM AND ENFORCEMENT; PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS AND ADVOCACY; AND COLLABORATIVE SOCIAL ACTION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brenda Moore Interim Pres | Officer | 40 | $94,170 |
Eric Brown President/ce | Officer | 40 | $23,769 |
Rev Doug Van Doren Board Secret | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lynne Jarman-Johnson Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gordon Oosting Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa Lowery MD Vice-Chairpe | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $95,980 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $184,900 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $375,409 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,183,427 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,839,716 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,002 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$13,449 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,833,269 |
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. | $140,006 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $117,939 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $77,713 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $624,390 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $69,961 |
Payroll taxes | $55,921 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $57,946 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $58,156 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $83,840 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $62,063 |
Travel | $8,466 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,179 |
Interest | $17,964 |
Payments to affiliates | $2,500 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $26,911 |
Insurance | $20,402 |
All other expenses | $14,700 |
Total functional expenses | $1,452,252 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $778,369 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $70,696 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $96,272 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $15,091 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $960,428 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $77,833 |
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 | $165,096 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $242,929 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $612,464 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $105,035 |
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 | $960,428 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Grand Rapids Urban League Inc has recieved totaling $484,740.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $145,771 |
Communtiy Foundation Of The Holland Zeeland Area Holland, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $103,444 |
Heart Of West Michigan United Way Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: ALLOCATION / DONOR DESIGNATION | $94,235 |
Spectrum Health System Grand Rapids, MI PURPOSE: Support to empower African Americans and other minoritiesto achieve economic self-reliance, parity and civil rights. | $40,000 |
National Urban League Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SEE PART IV | $30,000 |
The Center For Black Health And Equity Durham, NC PURPOSE: TOBACCO PREVENTION AND AWARENESS | $25,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Columbus Urban League Columbus, OH | $7,906,286 | $13,726,447 |
Urban League Of Greater Southwestern Ohio Cincinnati, OH | $8,467,466 | $9,535,197 |
Indianapolis Urban League Inc Indianapolis, IN | $13,440,424 | $6,373,565 |
Detroit Urban League Detroit, MI | $2,013,886 | $4,610,821 |
Urban League Of Greater Madison Inc Madison, WI | $10,550,567 | $3,249,469 |
Urban League Of Cleveland Cleveland, OH | $2,213,978 | $3,024,456 |
Akron Community Service Center & Urban League Akron, OH | $6,566,797 | $2,879,469 |
Milwaukee Urban League Milwaukee, WI | $4,662,149 | $3,513,704 |
Grand Rapids Urban League Inc Grand Rapids, MI | $960,428 | $1,833,269 |
Lorain County Urban League Inc Elyria, OH | $442,063 | $829,699 |
Springfield Urban League Springfield, OH | $932,370 | $779,345 |
Urban League Of Northwest Indiana Inc Gary, IN | $686,336 | $768,365 |