National Urban League Inc

New York, NY · Founded 1925

Civil rights organization advancing economic empowerment for African Americans

Primary audience
Community
Work area
Programs
Topic
Services
Contact
Marc H Morial
Website Contact

About Organization

Social justice organization focused on economic empowerment, education, and civil rights for Black communities. Based in New York, NY, the Urban League operates through local affiliates providing job training, housing assistance, and advocacy. The organization reported $182.6 million in revenue for 2023.

What They Focus On

Mission Delivery

Implementing programs and services supporting organizational mission

Community Impact

Creating positive outcomes through programming and partnerships

Excellence

Maintaining effectiveness and sustainability

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$87.1M

+0% vs 2024

Assets (2024)

$280.5M

+0% vs 2024

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 — — — —
2024 $87,105,001 $109,134,752 $280,533,912 158
2023 — — — —
2023 $83,414,331 $101,513,953 $318,663,861 152
2022 — — — —
2022 $83,459,158 $97,289,239 $337,368,192 141
2021 — — — —
2021 $107,429,202 $65,384,383 $361,235,155 123
2020 — — — —
2020 $248,484,583 $52,244,003 $270,971,118 108

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Program Design

    Develop initiatives addressing community needs and mission objectives

  • 02

    Implementation

    Deliver programs and services through staff networks

  • 03

    Engagement

    Connect with stakeholders and partners advancing goals

  • 04

    Assessment

    Evaluate outcomes ensuring programs achieve results

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by National Urban League Inc

Programs

Provides programs supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Services

Provides services supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Initiatives

Provides initiatives supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Activities

Provides activities supporting organizational mission and serving community needs effectively

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind National Urban League Inc.

MH

Marc H Morial

President And CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $1,265,742
DS

Dennis Serrette

EVP/COO, P'ship & Advancement
Full-time
Compensation: $492,071
SH

Sidney H Evans

SVP/CFO
Full-time
Compensation: $466,836
DC

Danielle C Daughtry

SVP & General Counsel
Full-time
Compensation: $357,962
RS

Rhonda Spears Bell

SVP Of Marketing/Communication
Full-time
Compensation: $344,975
WJ

Wanda Jackson

SVP Of Talent Management
Full-time
Compensation: $325,657
SH

Sidney H Evans Jr

SVP Finance & CFO

Milestones

2024

Current Operations

2024

Operating programs serving community

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

MJ
Mark Jacobs Trustee

Houston Area Urban League, Houston Capital Corporation

NP
Nicholas Perkins Trustee

Black Titan Franchise Systems, LLC d/b/a Fuddruckers

AR
Angela R Simmons-Smith Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
BC
Barry C McCarthy Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
BS
Bobby Scott Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
BL
Brian Lamb Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
CC
Candi Castleberry Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
CL
Cassie Lee Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
CG
Cd Glin Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
CW
Chris Winfrey Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
CM
Cynthia Mullins Trustee - Until October 2024 1.00 hrs/week
DS
D Steve Boland Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
DJ
Darren Jones Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
DG
David G Clunie Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
DS
David S Huntley Trustee - Until October 2024 1.00 hrs/week
DE
Donna Epps Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
DM
Donna Morris Trustee - Until October 2024 1.00 hrs/week
GR
Glenn Ross Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
GT
Glenn T Wright Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
HD
Halimah Delaine Prado Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
HE
Harry E Johnson Sr Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
HW
Hugh W Allen Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
IB
Ivy Barney Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JB
J Brandon Neal Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
JC
Jim Casselberry Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
KG
Kala Gibson Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
KP
Keith P Bethel Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
KF
Kendrick F Ashton Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
KP
Khary P Barnes Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
KM
Kimberly Moore-Wright Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
KF
Kristy Fercho Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
LB
Ladonna Bond Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
LM
Lamell McMorris Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
LB
Louis B Lynn PHD Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
PL
Patrick Lindsey Trustee - Until October 2024 1.00 hrs/week
RJ
Robert J Brown Vice Chair - Until October 2024 1.00 hrs/week
SD
Sandra Davis Houston Trustee - Until October 2024 1.00 hrs/week
SW
Sevetri Wilson Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
SH
Shalondan Hollingshed Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
SA
Sherry A McFadden Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
SM
Stacey Mills Trustee - Until October 2024 1.00 hrs/week
SC
Su Chen Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
SM
Suzet M McKinney Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
TB
Tellis Bethel Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
TH
The Honorable Alexis M Herman Senior Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
TH
The Honorable Rodney E Slater Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
TJ
Thomas J Reid Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
TM
Tim Murphy Chair 1.00 hrs/week
VL
Victor L Crawford Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
VC
Vinita Clements Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
WB
William Barnes Trustee 1.00 hrs/week
YH
Yvette Hunsicker Trustee - Until October 2024 1.00 hrs/week
TM
Timothy Murphy Board Member
MH
Marc H. Morial Board Member
AB
AJ Barkley Board Member
RN
Rhonda Nesmith Crichlow Board Member
TL
Tyler Litt Board Member
CR
Christopher Rice Board Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$3.7M

Highest Paid

$1.3M

Marc H Morial

Compensated Officers

6

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Marc H Morial President And CEO $1,265,742 $74,896 $1,340,638 40
Dennis Serrette EVP/COO, P'Ship & Advancement $492,071 $72,458 $564,529 40
Sidney H Evans SVP/CFO $466,836 $60,216 $527,052 40
Wanda Jackson SVP Of Talent Management $325,657 $107,456 $433,113 40
Rhonda Spears Bell SVP Of Marketing/Communication $344,975 $79,127 $424,102 40
Danielle C Daughtry SVP & General Counsel $357,962 $57,885 $415,847 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$2.5M

Total Forgiven

$2.5M

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

114

Loan Details 1 loan

$2,497,307
Forgiven
Forgiven: $2,529,871 100%
Approved Apr 10, 2020
Lender JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association
Jobs Reported 114
Forgiven On Aug 3, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$5.3M Grants Received
$11.5M Grants Given
50 Organizations

Top Funders

30 total
TF
Tides Foundation
$2.5M
SV
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
$1.2M
AO
American Online Giving Foundation Inc.
$412K
NV
New Venture Fund
$250K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$169K
US
United States Energy Foundation
$75K
T
Tradesfutures
$66K
CT
Ctia - The Wireless Association
$50K
A
Aarp
$50K
RP
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc.
$50K
+20 more funders

Top Grantees

20 total
FH
Flanner House Of Indianapolis Inc. INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$950K
WC
Westside Community Development Corporation INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$900K
CA
Community Action Of Greater Indianapolis Inc. INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$850K
CA
Community Alliance Of The Far Eastside INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$832K
IN
Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership Inc. INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$750K
KI
Kheprw Institute INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$750K
MB
Martindale Brightwood Community Development Corp INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$750K
HC
Hope Community Development Corporation Of Indiana INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$750K
LI
Local Initiative Support Corporation NEW YORK, NY
$600K
ES
Eastern Star Jewel Human Services Corporation INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$500K
+10 more grantees
Tides Foundation Silicon Valley Community Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. New Venture Fund Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund United States Energy Foundation Tradesfutures Ctia - The Wireless Association Aarp Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc. Columbus Foundation Cencora Impact Foundation American Hospital Association Charities Aid Foundation America Planned Parenthood Federation Of Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. American Endowment Foundation Education Reform Now Inc. National Association Of Broadcasters Build-A-Bear Foundation Inc. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Seattle Foundation OpenRoad Foundation Community Financial Resources Give Back Foundation Edison Electric Institute Inc. Metropolitan Jewish Health System Foundation The Education Trust Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers The Ayco Charitable Foundation Flanner House Of Indianapolis Inc. Westside Community Development Corporation Community Action Of Greater Indianapolis Inc. Community Alliance Of The Far Eastside Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership Inc. Kheprw Institute Martindale Brightwood Community Development Corp Hope Community Development Corporation Of Indiana Local Initiative Support Corporation Eastern Star Jewel Human Services Corporation Iff Mapleton-Fall Creek Development Corporation United Northeast Community Development Corporation Sagamore Institute Inc. Indiana Black Expo Inc. Partners In Housing Development Corporation Build (Believers United In Local Development) Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc. Center Of Wellness For Urban Women Indy Black Chamber Of Commerce Inc.
Tides Foundation Silicon Valley Community Foundation American Online Giving Foundation Inc. New Venture Fund Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund United States Energy Foundation Tradesfutures Ctia - The Wireless Association Aarp Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc. Columbus Foundation Cencora Impact Foundation American Hospital Association Charities Aid Foundation America Planned Parenthood Federation Of Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc. American Endowment Foundation Education Reform Now Inc. National Association Of Broadcasters Build-A-Bear Foundation Inc. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Seattle Foundation OpenRoad Foundation Community Financial Resources Give Back Foundation Edison Electric Institute Inc. Metropolitan Jewish Health System Foundation The Education Trust Pharmaceutical Research And Manufacturers The Ayco Charitable Foundation Flanner House Of Indianapolis Inc. Westside Community Development Corporation Community Action Of Greater Indianapolis Inc. Community Alliance Of The Far Eastside Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership Inc. Kheprw Institute Martindale Brightwood Community Development Corp Hope Community Development Corporation Of Indiana Local Initiative Support Corporation Eastern Star Jewel Human Services Corporation Iff Mapleton-Fall Creek Development Corporation United Northeast Community Development Corporation Sagamore Institute Inc. Indiana Black Expo Inc. Partners In Housing Development Corporation Build (Believers United In Local Development) Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc. Center Of Wellness For Urban Women Indy Black Chamber Of Commerce Inc.

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

7 affiliated entities reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

7

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

3
The Urban Empowerment Fund
New York, NY
See Part Vii
501(c) 501(C)(3)
Ulec Leverage Inc
New York, NY
Nmtc Transactions
501(c) 501(C)(3)
Nul Civic Engagement Fund
New York, NY
Potential Development Beyond Hq Project
501(c) 501(C)(4)

Disregarded Entities

2
Urban League Empowerment Center LLC
New York, NY
See Part Vii
DRE
Income: $3.2M Assets: $85.6M
Ulec Retail LLC
New York, NY
Sublease Through Ulec Nul Harlem Revitalize Local Development Corporation
DRE

Taxable Corp Trust

2
Ulec Nul Hq Local Development Corporation
New York, NY
Ground Lease Holder For Office Condominium Space
Taxable
Ulec Nul Harlem Revitalize Local Development Corporation
New York, NY
Ground Lease Holder For Retail Condominium Space
Taxable

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Federal Funding

Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov

$78.5M Total Obligated
$78.5M Total Amount
14 Awards
4 Agencies

By Agency

Labor $53.3M
HHS $21.9M
Justice $2.0M
HUD $1.4M

Awards

Agency Award ID Type Period Amount
HHS NH23IP922641 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (B) 2021-2026 $21,881,310
Labor 23A60AD000064 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2023-2024 $12,884,576
Labor 24A60AD000221 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2024-2025 $8,794,073
Labor 24A60YF000008 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2024-2027 $5,100,000
Labor 24A60AD000169 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2024-2025 $4,857,094
Labor MI365012160A36 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2021-2024 $4,453,680
Labor YF395392360A36 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2023-2026 $4,000,000
Labor PE386122260A36 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2022-2025 $4,000,000
Labor 24A60YP000011 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2024-2027 $3,300,000
Labor AP386372260A36 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2022-2026 $3,000,000
Labor 24A60AD000241 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2024-2028 $2,618,540
Justice 15PJDP21GG03583MENT PROJECT GRANT (B) 2021-2025 $2,000,000
HUD HC230011013 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2023-2025 $1,403,024
Labor 23A60AD000028 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2023-2024 $247,501

Source: USAspending.gov. Amounts represent total federal obligations.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
1 Registrations
1 Client
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

National Urban League
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with National Urban League Inc

Phone

(212) 558-5300

Social

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117 W 125th Street 3rd Floor New York, NY 100274404