Grantmaking public charity · EIN 13-1840489
National Urban League Inc
New York, NY
National Urban League Inc is a public charity that makes grants based in New York, NY. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $55M in grants paid across 277 grants, with $281M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Urban League of Westchester, Urban League of Essex County and Detroit Urban League.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check National Urban League Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the us: the league monitors the use of the grant funds by comparing the actual to the approved budget by the respective funder. the purpose or the ultimate use of grant funds to subcontract affiliates is to fund direct assistance programs in the areas of workforce, education, housing and health. according to 2024 statement of functional expenses, total grant and other are $55,041,056 which includes $30,845,856 grant subcontract payments, $24,195,200 grant to organizations and $33,650 awards/grants. the grant subcontract payments have been allocated between the program and fundraising in accordance with grant provisions in the consolidated statements of activities.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Enable african-american and other underserved urban residents to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban League of Westchester | White Plains, NY | — | $2,607,866 |
| Urban League of Essex County | Newark, NJ | — | $2,451,800 |
| Detroit Urban League | Detroit, MI | — | $2,158,114 |
| Urban League of Palm Beach County Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | — | $2,109,130 |
| Pinellas County Urban League Inc | St Petersburg, FL | — | $1,990,344 |
| Louisville Urban League | Louisville, KY | — | $1,662,017 |
| Urban League of Greater Atlanta | Atlanta, GA | — | $1,275,104 |
| Indianapolis Urban League | Indianapolis, IN | — | $1,252,455 |
| Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | — | $1,245,771 |
| Chicago Urban League | Chicago, IL | — | $1,102,217 |
| Martindale Brightwood Community Development Corp | Indianapolis, IN | Direct Grants to Small Businesses | $1,055,000 |
| Houston Area Urban League | Houston, TX | — | $874,520 |
| Urban League of Greater New Orleans | New Orleans, LA | — | $807,527 |
| Austin Area Urban League Inc | Austin, TX | — | $774,068 |
| Buffalo Urban League | Buffalo, NY | — | $752,456 |
| Flanner House of Indianapolis Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Direct Grants to Small Businesses | $745,000 |
| Community Alliance of the Far Eastside | Indianapolis, IN | Direct Grants to Small Businesses | $700,000 |
| Englewood Community Development Corporation | Indianapolis, IN | Direct Grants to Small Businesses | $700,000 |
| Local Initiative Support Corporation | New York, NY | Direct Grants to Small Businesses | $700,000 |
| Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle | Seattle, WA | — | $693,421 |
| Urban League of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | — | $661,743 |
| Urban League Metropolitan St Louis | St Louis, MT | — | $661,353 |
| Los Angeles Urban League | Los Angeles, CA | — | $660,006 |
| Martin Luther King Multi-Service Center | Indianapolis, IN | Direct Grants to Small Businesses | $599,539 |
| Community Action of Greater Indianapolis Inc | Indianapolis, IN | Direct Grants to Small Businesses | $580,215 |
The 25 largest of 277 grants listed on the return. 23 grants to individuals ($33.7K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Indiana$22.5M · 93 grants
- Florida$4.56M · 11 grants
- New York$4.48M · 5 grants
- New Jersey$2.58M · 3 grants
- Michigan$2.36M · 4 grants
- Pennsylvania$2.06M · 9 grants
- Texas$1.72M · 9 grants
- Georgia$1.7M · 11 grants
- Kentucky$1.66M · 1 grant
- Illinois$1.51M · 11 grants
- California$1.32M · 13 grants
- Ohio$1.3M · 19 grants
Quick answers
Does National Urban League Inc accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check National Urban League Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does National Urban League Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $54,999,706 in grants paid (277 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has National Urban League Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Urban League of Westchester (NY), $2.61M, Urban League of Essex County (NJ), $2.45M, Detroit Urban League (MI), $2.16M, Urban League of Palm Beach County Inc (FL), $2.11M and Pinellas County Urban League Inc (FL), $1.99M.