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Urban Alliance Foundation Inc

EIN 52-1938443 · Washington, DC

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

THE URBAN ALLIANCE FOUNDATION, INC. (THE FOUNDATION) IS A NONPROFIT THAT CONNECTS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EQUITABLE, INCLUSIVE CAREER PATHWAYS THROUGH PAID WORK EXPERIENCES, MENTORSHIP, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. WE WORK WITH SCHOOLS AND EMPLOYERS TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR YOUNG ADULTS OF COLOR AND TO BRIDGE THE GAPS BETWEEN EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL YOUNG PEOPLE.

Income
$9.6 million
Spending
$13.2 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
12.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 50%
Employees
1,660
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$249,660, chief executive officer

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 62% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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 (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 20 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. $10.5 million spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: THIS CATEGORY PRIMARILY REPRESENTS THE FOUNDATION'S KEY VEHICLE FOR BUILDING A MORE EQUITABLE WORKFORCE: WORK-BASED LEARNING. OUR CORE MODEL, THE HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (HSIP), BRIDGES THE OPPORTUNITY GAP BY CONNECTING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN ALL FOUR REGIONS FROM HISTORICALLY EXCLUDED COMMUNITIES - PRIMARILY YOUTH OF COLOR - TO PAID INTERNSHIPS, SKILLS AND DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING, MENTORING, AND COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING ASSISTANCE. RECOGNIZING THE VALUE OF CONNECTING YOUTH EARLIER IN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL CAREERS WITH WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO PREVENT DISCONNECTION, THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES WORKFORCE READINESS TRAINING AND CAREER EXPOSURE TO STUDENTS AS EARLY AS FRESHMAN YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL IN THE GREATER DC AND CHICAGO REGIONS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO FACILITATES OTHER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS FOR NON-HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH VIA CONTRACTS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE MODELED AFTER THE HSIP IN THAT YOUTH ARE PROVIDED PAID INTERNSHIPS AND RECEIVE LIFE-SKILLS AND JOB READINESS TRAINING. DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THE FOUNDATION TRANSITIONED TO VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING.
  2. $817,653 spent. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: THIS CATEGORY REFERS TO ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO SCALE AND IMPROVE THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS. THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO CONTINUOUS LEARNING, CONSTANTLY REFINING AND FINE-TUNING PROCESSES TO SPUR REAL-TIME, DATA-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING THAT ALLOWS THE FOUNDATION TO DELIVER PROGRAMMING OF THE HIGHEST-POSSIBLE QUALITY FOR STUDENTS. REPLICATION ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE QUANTITY OF YOUTH SERVED BY THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS BY FINDING NEW AND INNOVATIVE WAYS TO DELIVER PROGRAMS IN CURRENT AREAS SERVED AS WELL AS BY EXPANDING TO OFFER PROVEN PROGRAM MODELS IN NEW AREAS. PROGRAM QUALITY AND FIDELITY ARE IMPROVED THROUGH EVALUATION ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY STRENGTHS AND AREAS FOR GROWTH THAT INFORM THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAM OPERATIONS. EVALUATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN STUDIES WITH THE URBAN INSTITUTE AS WELL AS SHORT TERM OUTCOME EVALUATIONS THAT ALLOW THE FOUNDATION TO IMPROVE PROGRAM QUALITY AND DELIVER IMPROVED SERVICES TO YOUTH.
  3. $990,685 spent. YOUTH PROGRAMS: THIS CATEGORY REPRESENTS THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS. ALL STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE HSIP ARE GUARANTEED LIFETIME COLLEGE AND CAREER SUPPORT THROUGH OUR ALUMNI SERVICES PROGRAM SHOULD THEY NEED IT. SERVICES ARE PRIMARILY CONCENTRATED DURING A STUDENT'S FIRST TWO YEARS POST-PROGRAM TO ENSURE CONTINUED CONNECTION TO AN ECONOMICALLY-MOBILE PATHWAY. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE THE ALUMNI INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, EDUCATION, AND CAREER COUNSELING, CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION HAS MADE ITS PROPRIETARY CURRICULUM AVAILABLE TO OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS ON A LIMITED BASIS, THROUGH STAFF-FACILITATED OR TRAIN-THE-TRAINER OUTREACH MODELS, PROVIDED THAT PROJECT SCOPES AND ORGANIZATIONS ALIGN WITH THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION. THE FOUNDATION'S CURRICULUM WILL BE SELECTED AND MODIFIED, IF NECESSARY, TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PROJECT. THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES REVENUE FOR AN ORGANIZATION'S USE OF THE FOUNDATION'S CURRICULUM, PROFESSIONAL FEES FOR THE FOUNDATION STAFF, AND EXPENSES NECESSARY TO EXECUTE THE PROJECT. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE FOUNDATION TRANSITIONED TO VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING.

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 2024.

    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 May 1996.

    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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