Urban Sustainability Directors Network
- Assets
- $13.4m
- Revenue
- $7.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 44
- Location
- Sanford, NC
- Founding
- 02/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 82-5015863
Organization Overview
Urban Sustainability Directors Network is located in Sanford, NC. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (C35) the organization is classified as: Energy Resources Conservation & Development, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Urban Sustainability Directors Network employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban Sustainability Directors Network 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 12/2022, Urban Sustainability Directors Network generated $7.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $8.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.5% per year over the past 4 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 2019, Urban Sustainability Directors Network has awarded 37 individual grants totaling $2,133,628. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO CONNECT LOCAL GOVERNMENT LEADERS IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA AND ABROAD TO ACCELARATE SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE URBAN SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTORS NETWORK (USDN) WAS FOUNDED IN 2008 BY AND FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT SUSTAINABILITY PROFESSIONALS AS A SAFE PLACE TO LEARN FROM EACH OTHER. IN 2017, OVER 180 CITIES AND COUNTIES PARTICIPATED IN USDN IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA AND NEARLY 1,000 GOVERNMENT PROFESSIONALS ACTIVELY SHARED THEIR EXPERTISE THROUGH THE NETWORK.
THE CARBON NEUTRAL CITIES ALLIANCE (CNCA) IS A COLLABORATION OF LEADING GLOBAL CITIES ACHIEVING CARBON NEUTRALITY BEFORE 2050 - THE MOST AGRESSIVE GHG REDUCTION TARGETS UNDERTAKEN ANYWHERE BY ANY CITY.
THE SOUTHEAST SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTORS NETWORK (SSDN) ADDRESSES CLIMATE CHANGE PROBLEMS SUCH AS EXTREME HEAT, RISING SEAS, STRENGTHENING STORMS, FLOODING, DROUGHT AND CROP LOSS THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS - WORK THAT CREATES A HEALTHY, CLEAN AND MORE STABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Deborah Raphael President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Zach Baumer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Barbara Buffaloe Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alvaro Sanchez Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jesse King Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jenita Mcgowan Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Safeguard World International Ltd International Employment Services | 12/30/22 | $388,408 |
Skog Rasmussen Llc Consulting | 12/30/22 | $241,740 |
Sutherland & Associates Consulting | 12/30/22 | $241,680 |
One Click Lca Ltd (Fka Bionova Ltd) Consulting | 12/30/22 | $126,657 |
Kapwa Consulting Llc Consulting | 12/30/22 | $168,210 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,545,299 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,545,299 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,412,664 |
| Investment income | $1,092 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,959,055 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $591,647 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $87,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $193,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $96,750 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,984,605 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $92,828 |
| Other employee benefits | $436,139 |
| Payroll taxes | $247,695 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $23,432 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,859 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,681,562 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $172,133 |
| Information technology | $115,510 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $218,767 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $722,174 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $19,605 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,925,526 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,284,510 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,979,362 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,148,188 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $868,078 |
| 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 | $74,543 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $13,354,681 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $508,704 |
| Grants payable | $130,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,173,474 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,812,178 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,721,016 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,821,487 |
| 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 | $13,354,681 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Urban Sustainability Directors Network has awarded $591,647 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NEIGHBORHOOD WORKS PURPOSE: MC 04 ANCHORAGE NEIGHBORWORKS HOME ENERGY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM | $11,992 |
MEMPHIS-SHELBY COUNTY PURPOSE: MC 03 WEATHERIZATION TO ADDRESS ENERGY BURDEN | $69,000 |
CITY OF SACRAMENTO PURPOSE: MC 06 HOUSING ANTI-DISPLACEMENT AND ENERGY EQUOTY PILOT | $60,000 |
CITY OF TUCSON PURPOSE: EF 05 RESILIENT AND EFFICIENT BUILDING CODE PROJECT | $10,655 |
CITY OF MILWAUKEE PURPOSE: MC 08 HOLISITC HOUSING FOR EQUITY AND EFFICIENCY | $60,000 |
CITY OF ANN ARBOR PURPOSE: EF 09 GROWING THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY THROUGH COMMUITY TRUST BUILDING | $20,000 |