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Urbanpromise Trenton Inc

EIN 81-1548363 · Trenton, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To equip Trenton's youth with the skills necessary for academic achievement, life management, spiritual growth, and Christian leadership.

Income
$808,733
Spending
$837,272
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
61
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$82,724, 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: 53 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 47% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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 95% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 (6)
  1. $163,566 spent. StreetLeader Program - Provides Trenton high school students with employment opportunities to work for UPT in the AfterSchool and SummerCamp programs or other area employers during the summer. The students also participate in enrichment activities outside of work. Approximately 40 teens participated in the program.
  2. $98,290 spent. AfterSchool Program - Trenton youth in grades 1-8 are offered a free after-school program during the school year. This program provides the youth with academic and social support through mentorship, tutoring, and promotion of spirituality, leadership, and a sense of community. It is offered at two sites and reaches over 75 youth.
  3. $335,570 spent. Community Outreach Programming with the East Trenton Collaborative - A community organizing and development initiative in the East Trenton neighborhood of Trenton's North Ward, which facilitates action to achieve neighborhood goals, making East Trenton a great place to live, work, and play. The program is funded through the Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (NRTC) program. The program reaches hundreds of residents in the East Trenton neighborhood.
  4. $50,725 spent. SummerCamp Program - A free 6-week summer program offered to youth in grades 1-8. The participants rotate through stations that focus on academics, art, phys. ed., and Biblical principles/ethics as well as participate in an additional enrichment program during the afternoons. It is offered at two sites and reaches over 75 youth.
  5. $50,410 spent. College Program - Supports former UPT students who now attend college through scholarships, academic assistance, and other resources that will increase the students' success. Ten students participate in this program.
  6. $24,203 spent. TrentonTrekkers - An experiential learning program offered to students in grades 7-12 throughout the year. Youth travel to places beyond their everyday lives on trips that focus on cross-cultural experiences, historical perspectives, environmental awareness, and community service. Students are motivated to learn from their TrentonTrekker journeys and carry that motivation into their studies. Approximately 30 students participated in this program.

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 January 2017.

    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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