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Urban League of Central Carolinas Inc

EIN 56-1218704 · Charlotte, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair60 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ADVOCATE FOR AND EQUIP AFRICAN AMERICANS AND ALL UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES WITH THE TOOLS TO ACHIEVE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EQUALITY.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 59%
Employees
17
Volunteers
398
Highest pay
$179,022, 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: 60 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 55% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 22% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 58% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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

Good: 80 out of 100.

  • 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

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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 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 (3)
  1. $883,748 spent. ULCC Workforce Development Program added an electrical training class for the first time in 2023. ULCC served 105 people, and 91 of them graduated from the programming, and 75 were placed in a career with an average hourly wage of $18.00. Across all programming, we experienced our highest placement rates to date at 85%.
  2. $877,161 spent. The Alternatives to Violence (ATV) program is a community-based initiative managed by the Urban League of Central Carolinas that provides support to the residents of Southwest Charlotte. The program is designed to deter crime through violence intervention and proactive community outreach. ATV utilizes a community violence interruption model to stabilize neighborhoods and address local safety concerns. In addition to intervention, the program connects participants to vital resources for housing, jobs, mental and physical wellness, and re-entry support. By focusing on these core areas, the initiative works to empower underserved communities and create alternatives to physical conflict.
  3. $391,507 spent. National Urban League of Central Carolinas partnered with our affiliate to raise awareness in the community about healthcare. Our most successful strategy was using what ULCC already has, People Power! Urban League is one of the most trusted Brands in the community. ULCC increased its presence in the community at events that were not specifically geared toward health and wellness, but we brought All-in materials for distribution and used the opportunity to engage with community members and spread the word about COVID prevention, most importantly vaccines. We reached over 2500 people through this initiative and gained 12 community partnerships. Through Project Urban Alert, the Urban League of Central Carolinas has continued its partnership with Mecklenburg County ABC in 2025 by providing substance misuse prevention education, youth engagement, and community awareness initiatives throughout the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. The program has focused on increasing awareness around the impact of alcohol, vaping, opioids, and other substances while also connecting participants to supportive resources and prevention strategies. Through workshops, outreach events, and collaborative community efforts, Project Urban Alert has created safe spaces for education, conversation, and advocacy among youth and families. The initiative continues to strengthen community engagement by promoting informed decision-making, mental wellness, and prevention-focused support services.

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

  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 June 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 April 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 November 4, 2026.

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