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Urban Purpose Inc

EIN 27-4707089 · Vestavia, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair66 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

URBAN PURPOSE EXISTS TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH THOSE IN NEED THROUGHOUT OUR CITY, SURROUND THEM WITH SAFE PEOPLE, AND OFFER HEALTHY OPTIONS FOR THEM TO UTILIZE IN THE JOURNEY OF REBUILDING THEIR LIVES.

Income
$291,892
Spending
$203,180
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
13.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
2
Volunteers
487
Highest pay
$51,894, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 61% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    3 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 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. $1,245 spent. OUTREACH & WORK/JOBS PROGRAM: PROVIDE HEALTHY CONTEXTS WITH SUPERVISORS AND CO-WORKERS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING OF MEN AND WOMEN IN VULNERABLE SITUATIONS. TEACH THE VALUE AND REWARD OF A HARD DAYS WORK. HIRE ADDITIONAL CREW LEADERS, WHICH WILL GIVE TAPROOT AND TABITHAS HANDS THE ABILITY TO EMPLOY MORE PEOPLE WHO TRULY DESIRE TO GET BACK ON THEIR FEET. CREATE ONE-DAY WORK OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET SMALL FINANCIAL NEEDS LIKE BUS PASSES, PHONE CARDS, AND DRIVERS LICENSES. EVALUATE SOMEONES RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL AND WORK ETHIC THROUGH SHORT- TERM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BEFORE REFERRING THEM TO OUR LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT PARTNERS. PROVIDE MULTIPLE LONG-TERM POSITIONS TO THOSE WHO SHOW A GENUINE DESIRE TO REMAIN IN THAT PARTICULAR FIELD OF WORK.
  2. $23,740 spent. THE COMPOUND: HOST SIT DOWN MEALS FOR OUR HOMELESS POPULATION SO THAT THEY CAN ENJOY THE FEELING OF DINNERTIME WITH FAMILY. BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER FOR MAJOR SPORTING EVENTS LIKE THE SUPER BOWL, FINAL 4, AND THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. HOST WEEKLY HANGOUT TIME WITH PEOPLE WHO NEED HEALTHY, SAFE, AND CONSISTENT RELATIONSHIPS. PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO THE MOST VULNERABLE IN OUR CITY. EQUIP THE ECONOMICALLY VULNERABLE WITH FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS THROUGH CLASSES AND MENTORSHIP. PROVIDE FITNESS CLASSES THAT PROMOTE HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHANGES FOR THOSE WHO DONT HAVE THE RESOURCES TO PRIORITIZE THEIR WELLNESS.
  3. $26,483 spent. SAFE HOUSING MEN: PROTECT PEOPLE FROM NEGATIVE INFLUENCES, ISOLATION, AND POOR DECISION MAKING. SURROUND THOSE STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION WITH GODLY INFLUENCES. PROVIDE STRUCTURE AND ACCOUNTABILITY DURING THAT KEY WAITING LIST PERIOD. HELP THEM ENTER RECOVERY WITH A STRONG MIND AND A CLEAR OUTLOOK. DEMONSTRATE OUR DESIRE AND WILLINGNESS TO WALK WITH THEM BEYOND THEIR TIME IN A RECOVERY PROGRAM
  4. $81,732 spent. BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE POOR AND NEEDY IN BIRMINGHAM AND HELP DISCIPLE THEM THROUGH THE PROCESS OF BECOMING CHRIST-HONORING, PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
  5. BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE POOR AND NEEDY IN BIRMINGHAM AND HELP DISCIPLE THEM THROUGH THE PROCESS OF BECOMING CHRIST-HONORING, PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 November 6, 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 December 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 2011.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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