Urban League of Hampton Roads Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To enable African Americans and others to secure economic self-reliance, parity and power, and civil rights. The Urban League of Hampton Roads implements its mission by providing services and programs in education, employment, health, and housing to Hampton.
- Income
- $2.3 million
- Spending
- $2.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 1.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 60%
- Employees
- 27
- Volunteers
- 950
- Highest pay
- $158,330, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 26% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 2513 of 13 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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)
- $1.0 million spent. Education and Career Development: The education program assists youth in developing the skills that will lead to acedemic and professional success. Programs are designed to create an opportunity to spark career interest that can lead to continued pursuit in that field of study.
- $495,388 spent. Housing Development: Provides free and independent counseling from HUD certified housing counselors; comprehensive one-on-one counseling services include first time homebuyer preparation, help to prevent foreclosure and develop potential solutions with banks and lenders, budget management and credit counseling, rental counseling, homeless prevention services, post purchase counseling services, and mortgage rescue scam prevention.
- $424,157 spent. Health/Aids: Provides strategies for optimal living by making choices of good nutrition and medical care that lead to healthy living. Education, outreach, and case management services are provided. A primary focus of the health program is to assist individuals that are HIV/AIDS positive. Outreach, education, support groups, and testing are provided in order to combat the spread of the disease.
- $99,807 spent. Community Advocacy
- Workforce & economic developmentCommunity advocacyExpenses $289,118. Including grants of $44,775. Revenue $0.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1979.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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