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Pinellas County Urban League Inc

EIN 59-1665523 · St Petersburg, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood76 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of the Pinellas County Urban League is to enable and empower African Americans and others who are underserved in our communities to achieve their highest human potential and secure economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights.

Income
$8.8 million
Spending
$8.8 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
10.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
27
Volunteers
87
Highest pay
$217,819, president & ceo

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: 76 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 23 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 (7)
  1. $4.3 million spent. Energy Assistance and Weatherization - Provides energy payment assistance to low income individuals and families in times of weather related emergencies or crisis situations. This program also provides energy related home improvements which make the home safer, healthier, and more comfortable. Services include installing and insulating water heaters, installing insulation in the attic, caulking, weather stripping and repair or replacement of defective doors and windows. This program served 2,675 people.
  2. $300,839 spent. Crime Prevention/Family and Juvenile Services - Provides leadership in creating programs which serve at-risk youth, linking parental/guardian involvement. Strategies applied include community bridge building, teen summits, parenting skills training, tutoring, and employability skills training/job placement services. This program served 1,965 people.
  3. $1.9 million spent. Urban Senior Job Program - Provides eligible, enrolled individuals wages for community service, assignments, and provides skill enhancement opportunities, annual physical examinations, personal and employment-related counseling, assistance in transition to unsubsidized employment where feasible, and other benefits. This program served 181 people.
  4. $162,565 spent. Financial Empowerment Center - Provides referral to housing counseling, homeownership education, foreclosure resources and tax prep. Workforce Development served 487 people and Entrepreneurship & Business Development served 426 people.
  5. $955,197 spent. The organization operates several other programs that assist in the achievement of social and economic equality.
  6. Financial Empowerment Center - Provides referral to housing counseling, homeownership 162565. 0. 0.
  7. The organization operates several other programs that assist in the 955197. 39469. 0.

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 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 December 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 September 1977.

    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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