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Lorain County Urban League Inc

EIN 34-1263379 · Elyria, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER AFRICAN AMERICANS AND ALL DISADVANTAGED PERSONS IN OUR COMMUNITY TO PARTICIPATE EQUALLY IN THE EDUCATIONAL , ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL MAINSTREAM

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 66%
Employees
11
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$116,045, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 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 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 66% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $122,683 spent. THE LORAIN COUNTY URBAN LEAGUES ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THE LORAIN COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE IS A HUD CERTIFIED AGENCY. THEIR HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM HELPS COMMUNITY MEMBERS ACHIEVE AND SUSTAIN SUCCESSFUL HOME OWNERSHIP THROUGH A VARIETY OF CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, ONE-TO-ONE COACING AND SUPPORT. THEIR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO LORAIN COUNTY RESIDENTS WHO ARE FACING CRISES THAT RISK OR RESULT IN HOMELESSNESS. THEIR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES INCLUDE ASSITING WITH INTERVIEWING SKILLS, RESUME PREPARATION, COMPUTER ACCESS FOR ONLINE JOB SEARCHES AND APPLICATIONS, JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE, CAREER COUNSELING, JOB READINESS TRAINING, JOB REFERRALS, JOB DEVELOPMENT, JOB PLACEMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND POST-PLACEMENT FOLLOW UP. THE LORAIN COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE ALSO HOSTS THE MINORITY BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CENTER (MBAC)SUPPORTING ASPIRING ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESS OWNERS TO LAUNCH AND GROW A SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE THROUGH TRAINING AND COACHING RESOURCES
  2. $270,277 spent. THE LORAIN COUNTY URBAN LEAGUES EDUCATION PROGRAM EXPOSES YOUTH FROM ELEMENTARY TO HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH ACADEMIC SUPPORT, COLLEGE, CAREER, AND LIFE THROUGH AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING, COLLEGE AND COMPANY TOURS, WORKSHOPS, AND INTERNSHIPS. PROGRAMS SUCH AS PROJECT READY AND EQUITY AND EXCELLENCE PROJECT PROVIDE INTELLECTUALLY STIMULATING AND CHARACTER-BUILDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES NOT ALWAYS FOUND IN THE CLASSROOM
  3. $760,994 spent. THE LORAIN COUNTY URBAN LEAGUES OUTREACH AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES CONTINUE TO THOROUGHLY INCRASE AWARENESS OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION THROUGH CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMS IN LORAIN COUNTY. THEY EMPOWERED HUNDREDS OF LORAIN COUNTY RESIDENTS THROUGH THEIR #ALLIN CAMPAIGN TO TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR HEALTH AND BE PROTECTED AGAINST THE CORONAVIRUS AND THE FLU THROUGH A SERIES OF COMMUNITY HEALTH FESTIVALS AND EVENTS THAT SERVED OVER 400 LORAIN COUNTY RESIDENTS. IN ADDITION, THE URBAN LEAGUE HAS WORKED CLOSELY WITH SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND NUMEROUS ORGANIZATIONS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTY TO EXPAND THEIR CAPACITY IN DEVELOPING STRONGER DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN THEIR WORKPLACE. THE LORAIN COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE ALSO WORKS WITH THE WASHKNGTON BUREAU TO FOCUS ON POLICY AND ADVOCACY THAT PUSH FOR GREATER RESOURCES AND MORE EFFECTIVE POLICIES TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL EQUITY

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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 March 1979.

    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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