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Urban League of Kansas City Mo

EIN 44-0546273 · Kansas City, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To enable African Americans and other disadvantaged persons to secure economic self reliance, parity, power and civil rights.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
27.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
6
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$218,014, president

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: 74 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 27.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    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

    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 (4)
  1. $369,897 spent. Education/ Youth Development/Family Engagement: The Urban League provides comprehensive educational support and advocacy services that combine quality tutorial support, study skills guidance, parent education and empowerment, and research to increase student academic performance and college eligibility, especially for high-risk students. Program components include:Project Ready: ACT Now! - a comprehensive ACT test preparation, college and career planning program that seeks to improve student performance on ACT tests, increase college eligibility, and prepare participants for college, careers, financial self-sufficiency and life-long success. The program aligns with the National Urban League framework for youth development. On average, our students have increased their composite ACT test scores by 2 to 3 points upon completion of a four-week course with some students achieving 4 and 5-point gains. Parent Education and Empowerment Center - equips parents with the necessary skills, resources and technical supports to serve as engaged advocates throughout their childs education journey. Services include one-on-one coaching, assistance with Individual Education Plans, 504 Plans, school discipline issues and more. Accelerated Learning Lab - individual and small-group academic coaching for K-12 grade students
  2. $288,026 spent. Race relations/Social Justice - the Organization promotes civil rights by actively working to eradicate barriers to equal participation in all aspects of American society, whether political, economic, social, educational, or cultural. Civil rights and racial justice empowerment initiatives include research The State of Black Kansas City Equality Index, civil rights educational journeys and education, economics, health, social justice, and civic engagement advocacy efforts
  3. $360,006 spent. The Workforce Development program through partnerships with the corporate sector, the Career Marketplace provides Employment assistance services for African Americans and other disadvantaged populations in the Greater Kansas City area. Services include: Career Coaching, Job referrals, Career fitness workshops, Digital education workshops, Retention Coaching, pre-Apprenticeship Training.
  4. $37,602 spent. Health Equity The organization works to deliver sustainable programs to create greater access to healthcare. The Organization advocates eliminating health disparities in underserved urban communities through: Healthcare education , Health and wellness events, Urban health research & data dissemination, Advocacy for equitable access to quality and affordable healthcare

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 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 June 1960.

    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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