Urban League Of Metropolitan Seattle is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1947. 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 06/2022, Urban League Of Metropolitan Seattle employed 135 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban League Of Metropolitan Seattle 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, Urban League Of Metropolitan Seattle generated $14.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $11.5m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 28.7% 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:
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THROUGH PUBLIC ADVOCACY, PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND OTHER UNDER-REPRESENTED INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES IN METROPOLITAN SEATTLE AND THROUGHOUT THE PUGET SOUND REGION. PROGRAM SERVICES FOCUS ON HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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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.
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. OTHER PROGRAMS: COLMAN SCHOOL, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (SULYP), AND OTHER PROGRAMS
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.
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michelle Merriweather CEO | Officer | 40 | $139,750 |
Marc Taylor CFO (end) | Officer | 40 | $85,047 |
Mansour Camara CFO | Officer | 40 | $83,769 |
Gina Hall Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Juan Cotto Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
George Stewart Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Pyramid Communications Communications | 6/29/22 | $267,594 |
Low Income Housing Institute Youth Oppor | 6/29/22 | $128,043 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,059,411 |
Investment income | $1,236 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $100,426 |
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 | $14,186,212 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,040,064 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $135,038 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,341,724 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $68,225 |
Other employee benefits | $364,699 |
Payroll taxes | $383,921 |
Fees for services: Management | $90,817 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,072 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $35,915 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $500 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $855,564 |
Advertising and promotion | $63,589 |
Office expenses | $291,671 |
Information technology | $125,945 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $475,572 |
Travel | $7,525 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $35,173 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $26,370 |
Insurance | $34,630 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $11,508,090 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,223 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,716,879 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $360,359 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,583,623 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $103,408 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $41,511 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $516,321 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $498,119 |
Total assets | $9,906,318 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $617,150 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $165,291 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $71,864 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $370,047 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,224,352 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $8,681,966 |