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Urbanpromise Ministries Inc

EIN 22-3229121 · Pennsauken, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

URBAN PROMISE MINISTRIES SEEKS TO EQUIP THE CHILDREN AND TEENS OF CAMDEN, NJ WITH SKILLS NECESSARY FOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, LIFE MANAGEMENT, SPIRITUAL GROWTH, AND CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP.

Income
$5.8 million
Spending
$6.5 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
178
Volunteers
1,402
Highest pay
$206,056, president

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: 59 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $3.0 million spent. CAMDENFORWARD SCHOOL (K-8) AND URBANPROMISE ACADEMY (9-12): PRIVATE SCHOOLS THAT PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY 150 STUDENTS WITH QUALITY EDUCATION AND UNIQUE EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES.
  2. $971,872 spent. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS & SUMMER CAMPS: EXTENDED LEARNING AND RECREATIONAL CAMPS THAT PROVIDE SAFE, FUN, AND POSITIVE SPACES FOR 300+ CHILDREN AGES 5 -14.
  3. $700,324 spent. YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS: TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT FOR UP TO 100 TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS INCLUDING ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. YOUTH GAIN EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELDS OF EDUCATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY.
  4. $395,765 spent. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: HANDS-ON AND JOURNEY-BASED ACTIVITIES FOR 250+ YOUTH AND LOCAL RESIDENTS INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS OF CLASSROOM LEARNING (E.G. BOAT BUILDING), AND ON-THE-WATER PADDLING EXPERIENCES. WELLNESS INITIATIVES: ENGAGE ALL STUDENTS AND YOUTH PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS IN A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE OVERALL WELL-BEING. IN ADDITION, URBANPROMISE WORKS WITH FAMILIES TO ADDRESS EMERGENCY NEEDS THROUGH OUR EMERGENCY FAMILY FUND AND BY WORKING CLOSELY WITH URBANPROMISE MINISTRIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ON REFERRING FAMILIES TO THE COMMUNITY FOOD CO-OP. FAMILIES ARE ALSO CONNECTED WITH ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS.
  5. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING: HANDS-ON AND JOURNEY-BASED ACTIVITIES FOR 250+ YOUTH AND LOCAL RESIDENTS INCLUDING ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS OF CLASSROOM LEARNING (E.G. BOAT BUILDING), AND ON-THE-WATER PADDLING EXPERIENCES. WELLNESS INITIATIVES: ENGAGE ALL STUDENTS AND YOUTH PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS IN A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE OVERALL WELL-BEING. IN ADDITION, URBANPROMISE WORKS WITH FAMILIES TO ADDRESS EMERGENCY NEEDS THROUGH OUR EMERGENCY FAMILY FUND AND BY WORKING CLOSELY WITH URBANPROMISE MINISTRIES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ON REFERRING FAMILIES TO THE COMMUNITY FOOD CO-OP. FAMILIES ARE ALSO CONNECTED WITH ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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