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Urban League of Racine & Kenosha Inc

EIN 39-1042332 · Racine, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE OF COLOR AND OTHERS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST HUMAN POTENTIAL, ATTAIN FINANCIAL STABILITY AND PROPER PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION THAT WILL CHANGE THEIR LIVES. WE PROMOTE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING, HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS AND COUNSELING.

Income
$111,106
Spending
$293,374
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 164% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 (4)
  1. $32,000 spent. GET OUT TO VOTE PROGRAM IS A CRITICAL EFFORT TO MOBILIZE CITIZENS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS BY EXERCISING THEIR RIGHT TO VOTE.
  2. $12,500 spent. ALLY GRANT PROGRAM
  3. $9,000 spent. BEAD PROGRAM
  4. $28,414 spent. THE URBAN MONEY EXPERIENCE IS FINANCIAL EDUCATION THAT EMPHASIZES QUALITY OF LIFE AND PERSONAL PRIORITIES. URBAN MONEY IS A HIGHLY ENGAGING LIFE SIMULATOR THAT HELPS PEOPLE GAIN PERSPECTIVE ON HOW THEIR FINANCIAL CHOICES AFFECT THEIR FUTURE. THE URBAN MONEY EXPERIENCE TACKLES MOST OF YOUR DAY-TO-DAY FINANCIAL DECISIONS: THE SELF-GUIDED PROGRAM AND INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING. THE URBAN SPORTS ACADEMY IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND REWARDING OUTLET FOR INNER-CITY YOUTH IN RACINE AND KENOSHA. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON BUILDING MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL STRENGTH, PHYSICAL ENDURANCE, AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS. PARTICIPANTS WILL DEVELOP SKILLS IN COMMUNICATION, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, DE-ESCALATION, AND DISCIPLINE, AS WELL AS IMPROVE THEIR READING ABILITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE PROGRAM INCLUDES YOGA AND MEDITATION TO IMPROVE STRENGTH, BALANCE, FLEXIBILITY, INNER PEACE, AND A SENSE OF CALM AMONG THE CHILDREN. YOUTH TRAINING FOR LEADERSHIP EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ASSISTS YOUTH IN DISCOVERING THEIR SKILLS FOR THE WORKFORCE CHALLENGES OF TOMORROW. IN A SAFE SPACE WITH POSITIVE MENTORSHIP. THE YOUTH EXPLORE THEIR INTERESTS AND PASSIONS WHILE DEVELOPING EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS. OUR YOUTH RECEIVE FINANCIAL LITERACY AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING DURING THE 10-WEEK PROGRAM. URBAN READ IS A FREE SUMMER READING PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-8 TO HELP MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THEIR LITERACY SKILLS OVER THE SUMMER BREAK. STUDENTS WHO DO NOT PRACTICE READING REGULARLY OVER THE SUMMER MAY EXPERIENCE A DECLINE IN THEIR READING ABILITY, KNOWN AS THE "SUMMER SLIDE." THE PROGRAM OFFERS ONE-HOUR SESSIONS, FOUR DAYS A WEEK, WITH A LIMIT OF SIX STUDENTS PER SESSION. STUDENTS MUST COMMIT TO ONE SPECIFIC TIME SLOT FOR THE ENTIRE 10-WEEK PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES READING GUIDANCE AND TUTORING TO SUPPORT STUDENTS' LANGUAGE SKILLS.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 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 2024.

    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 February 1966.

    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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