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Urbanpromise Ministries Wilmington

EIN 20-8156160 · Wilmington, DE

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH LIVING IN THE INNER-CITY NEIGHBORHOODS OF WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO TEACH CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS THE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, LIFE MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
111
Volunteers
215

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $2.3 million spent. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS PROVIDE HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, TUTORING, AND SAFE SPACES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, COMBINED WITH EVENTS SUCH AS THE THANKSGIVING DINNER, EASTERN UNIVERSITY WEEKEND, 1ST AND 2ND GRADE RETREAT, SPRING BREAK TRIPS, AND THE AFRICAN AMERICANS OF ACHIEVEMENT SPEECH CONTEST.SUMMER CAMPS RUN FOR SIX WEEKS EACH SUMMER AND INCLUDE ARTS AND CRAFTS, SONGS, SKITS, RECREATION, BIBLE LESSONS, EDUATIONAL ENRICHMENT, AND WEEKLY TRIPS. CHILDREN ARE SERVED BOTH BREAKFAST AND LUNCH. OUTSIDE OF CAMP, CHILDREN ARE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PRAISE DANCE, TENNIS, BASKETBALL, DRAMA, BIBLE BUDDIES, AND CREATIVE ART.THE URBANPROMISE SCHOOLS - (PREK - 8) (UPS) IS A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL WHERE STUDENT EDUCATION INCLUDES HIGH ACADEMIC STANDARDS, A SAFE ENVIRONMENT, COMMITTED TEACHERS, SMALL CLASS SIZES AND A COMMITMENT TO LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.STREETLEADER JOB TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDES WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUTH AGED 14-18 YEARS WHO ARE EMPLOYED BY URBANPROMISE TO WORK AS COUNSELORS, TEACHERS AND ROLE MODELS TO CHILDREN IN OUR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND SUMMER CAMPS.URBANTREKKERS, IS AN OUTDOOR, HANDS ON, UP CLOSE LEARNING AND MENTORING PROGRAM WHERE THE WORLD IS THE CLASSROOM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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