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Urgent Inc

EIN 65-0516506 · Miami, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

URGENT, Inc. mission is to build creative pathways for youth by providing developmentally sequenced opportunities in arts education, media arts practice, mentorship, and paid creative work. Grounded in Creative Youth Development, URGENT supports young people from early exploration through early career experiences, helping them develop skills

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
4.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 62%
Employees
8

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 49% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    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.

  • 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 March 31, 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 (4)
  1. Creative Learning Youth Development Elementary and Middle SchoolURGENT, Inc. provided culturally responsive, project-based creative learning opportunities for elementary and middle school youth through afterschool and summer programs focused on storytelling, media arts, and creative expression. These programs emphasize voice, belonging, collaboration, and foundational creative skills. During the year, URGENT served 116 youth across 6 Miami program locations. Participants produced original creative work and demonstrated increased engagement, confidence, and participation in collaborative projects, as measured through attendance records, expo events, and participant reflections.
  2. Program Service Expenses 0, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 4d. Community Storytelling Public EngagementURGENT, Inc. produced community showcases like the Miami for Social Change Youth Film Festival, exhibitions, screenings, and public events that elevated youth-produced creative work and strengthened community dialogue. These platforms provided youth with real audiences and opportunities to influence how their communities are represented through media and storytelling. During the year, URGENT hosted 4 public events, featuring work by youth creators and engaging approximately 200 community members, partners, and stakeholders.
  3. 4d. Community Storytelling Public EngagementURGENT, Inc. produced community showcases like the Miami for Social Change Youth Film Festival, exhibitions, screenings, and public events that elevated youth-produced creative work and strengthened community dialogue. These platforms provided youth with real audiences and opportunities to influence how their communities are represented through media and storytelling. During the year, URGENT hosted 4 public events, featuring work by youth creators and engaging approximately 200 community members, partners, and stakeholders.
  4. 4d. Community Storytelling Public EngagementURGENT, Inc. produced community showcases like the Miami for Social Change Youth Film Festival, exhibitions, screenings, and public events that elevated youth-produced creative work and strengthened community dialogue. These platforms provided youth with real audiences and opportunities to influence how their communities are represented through media and storytelling. During the year, URGENT hosted 4 public events, featuring work by youth creators and engaging approximately 200 community members, partners, and stakeholders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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 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 March 2025.

    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 July 1995.

    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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