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Urbanpromise Los Angeles Inc

EIN 85-1893407 · Canoga Park, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF LOS ANGELES WITH THE HOLISTIC SUPPORT THEY NEED TO BECOME CHRISTIAN LEADERS DETERMINED TO RESTORE THEIR COMMUNITIES.

Income
$314,332
Spending
$302,624
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
2
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$78,682, 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: 61 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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: 76 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (4)
  1. $85,970 spent. STREET LEADER: URBANPROMISE LOS ANGELES STREETLEADER PROGRAM IS A TRANSFORMATIVE INITIATIVE THAT AIMS TO EMPOWER URBAN YOUTH BY PROVIDING THEM WITH RESOURCES, MENTORSHIP, AND HANDS ON EXPERIENCE TO BECOME LEADERS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, YOUNG INDIVIDUALS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW AND DEVELOP PERSONALLY, ACADEMICALLY, AND SPIRITUALLY, WHILE ALSO PLAYING AN ACTIVE ROLE IN MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS. STREETLEADERS ARE TRAINED AND EQUIPPED WITH THE NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO MENTOR AND SUPPORT AT RISK YOUTH, TO CREATE AND IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY SERVICE INITIATIVES, AND TO DEVELOP THEIR OWN LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL. WITH THE STREETLEADER PROGRAM, URBANPROMISE LOS ANGELES IS NOT ONLY INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF THESE YOUNG INDIVIDUALS BUT ALSO IN THE VIBRANCY AND RESILIENCE OF THE ENTIRE URBAN COMMUNITY.
  2. $60,752 spent. SUMMER CAMP: URBANPROMISE LOS ANGELES OFFERS AN EXCITING AND ENRICHING SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA. THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUNG INDIVIDUALS TO LEARN, GROW, AND HAVE FUN DURING THE SUMMER BREAK. AT URBANPROMISE, CAMPERS ENGAGE IN A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, ARTS AND CRAFTS, SPORTS AND GAMES, AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURES. WITH A FOCUS ON CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, THE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM ALSO OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAMPERS TO BUILD LEADERSHIP SKILLS, PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS, AND DEVELOP LASTING FRIENDSHIPS. BY COMBINING EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, URBANPROMISE LOS ANGELES ENSURES THAT EVERY CAMPER EXPERIENCES A SUMMER FILLED WITH PERSONAL GROWTH, LEARNING, AND UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES.
  3. $34,559 spent. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS: URBANPROMISE LOS ANGELES AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE AND ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN LOS ANGELES. THROUGH A COMBINATION OF ACADEMIC SUPPORT, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, AND MENTORSHIP, THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO HELP STUDENTS INCREASE THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, DEVELOP ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS, AND BUILD POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH CARING ADULT ROLE MODELS. THE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING TUTORING AND HOMEWORK HELP, ARTS AND CRAFTS, STEM LESSONS, SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS. BY PROVIDING A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO EDUCATION, URBANPROMISE LOS ANGELES AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM EQUIPS STUDENTS WITH THE TOOLS AND SUPPORT THEY NEED TO SUCCEED BOTH ACADEMICALLY AND PERSONALLY, EMPOWERING THEM TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
  4. $19,718 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS: GENERAL PROGRAMS, MENTORSHIP/ALUMNI

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 2026.

    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 June 2021.

    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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