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Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation

EIN 72-1223347 · Baton Rouge, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

URBAN RESTORATION ENHANCEMENT CORPORATION (UREC) TRANSFORMS COMMUNITIES BY INVESTING IN PEOPE AND RESTORING NEIGHBORHOODS. OUR CORE INITIATIVES ARE IN THE AREAS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

Income
$3.6 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
-22.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 32%
Employees
5
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$118,361, executive director

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: 50 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 74% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 85% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 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. $541,977 spent. UREC CREATES QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE OWNERSHIP AND RENTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BATON ROUGE FAMILIES. CURRENTLY UREC OPERATES THREE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. URBAN GARDENS SR VILLAGE - COMPRISED OF MULTI-FAMILY HOMES THAT PROVIDE AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING TO GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRAND CHILDREN AND OLDER ADULTS. SATINWOOD - OFFERS 8 NEW, QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS. FOSTER OAKS - OFFERS 14 NEW AFFORDABLE MULTI FAMILY RENTAL HOMES.
  2. $121,091 spent. UREC OPERATES MULTIPLE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS TO ASSIST STUDENTS . OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS PROVIDES AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS SERVING STUDENTS IN THE BATON ROUGE AREA. OUR COLLEGE AND CAREER READY INITIATIVES PROVIDE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH TOOLS TO PLAN FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION AFTER THEY GRADUATE.
  3. $1.8 million spent. UREC ACQUIRES AND REHABILITATES HOMES IN DISTRESSED HIGH POVERTY NEIGHBORHOODS. THESE HOMES ARE REHABILITATED TO PROVIE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES LIVING IN BATON ROUGE.
  4. $158,054 spent. UREC OPERATED AS A FACILITATOR FOR COVID RELIEF. THE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROCESSED THROUGH THE CIY OF BATON ROUGE.
  5. UREC OPERATED AS A FACILITATOR FOR COVID RELIEF. 158054. 0. 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

  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 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 May 1993.

    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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