Urban Affairs Coalition
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
85% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Thin reserves Declining revenue
Urban Affairs Coalition is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered in 1970, with $71,058,180 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103 EIN 23-7046393 Since 1970
Revenue (FY2023)
$71.1M
▼ 4.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$75.7M
Net assets
$1.3M
Employees
540
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
C+Program efficiency40% of the rating85% to programs · $1 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Urban Affairs Coalition: 85% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -6% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Urban Affairs Coalition: 0 mo reserves · -6% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Urban Affairs Coalition: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Urban Affairs Coalition: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Unites government, business, neighborhood & individual initiatives
What they do
Community intervention and support: uac has a long history of addressing community inequities and building initiatives to improve the quality of life in philadelphia and the surrounding region. for nearly fifty years, the agency has worked to strengthen the nonprofit sector through tailored technical assistance that ensures administrative efficiency, legal and regulatory compliance, strong fiscal stewardship, and best-in-class community/programmatic impact. (continued on schedule o.)with a staff of over 388 employees that serve over 250,000 people in the region annually, uac's major programs provide community intervention and support to those facing multiple barriers to success and self-sufficiency; improve chances for young people and low-income families; assist people at-work to improve educational options for residents of all ages; and through a wide array of other initiatives that address community needs through direct service, policy advocacy, and community initiatives large and small.citywide, uac offers a robust set of positive outlets for young people including: preparing them for self-sufficiency and adulthood through summer employment jobs, workforce training, career exposure, technology training, life-coaching; promoting health and well-being through health promotion programming, sexual health education, anti-drug/anti-violence activities, athletics, and social/peer support groups; and access to tailored services for youth with a variety of special needs. uac has a comparable set of services for adults including services for people experiencing homelessness, looking for employment, seeking financial security, needing drug/alcohol treatment, and more. in addition to these direct service programs, uac offers training for people looking to start businesses, economic inclusion opportunities, financial education, access to capital, assistance with tax and benefit filing, and volunteer/community service opportunities.
Professional services: the trusted payment vendor team offers comprehensive grant administration services to philadelphia-based organizations. we provide excellent customer service, conduct training sessions, oversee grant administration, identify and mitigate potential risks, and foster transparent communication to optimize grant administration processes.
Economic development: convenes multi-sector partnerships to address issues like financial literacy, affordable housing, small business development, minority inclusion in the construction industry and foreclosure prevention and delivers programming and consultancy towards the amelioration of these issues.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
- City
- Philadelphia
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Phone
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $21.6M (FY2013) to $71.1M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $25.6MNet assets $1.3M
Operating margin
-6.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$26.9M
Total liabilities
$25.6M
Net assets
$1.3M
Salaries & benefits
$26.9M
36% of expenses
Board members
38
37 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $71,058,180▼4.0% | $75,665,750▼4.0% | $1,319,546▼77.7% | $26,923,727▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $74,001,565▼48.4% | $78,854,618▼42.3% | $5,927,116▼45.0% | $29,651,187▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $143,528,153▲47.1% | $136,557,852▲43.9% | $10,780,169▲183% | $30,100,086▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $97,554,481▲112% | $94,914,494▲107% | $3,809,868▲226% | $25,704,306▲22.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $46,000,481▲18.5% | $45,787,705▲18.6% | $1,169,881▲22.2% | $21,049,214▲23.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $38,817,306▲14.8% | $38,604,046▼7.9% | $957,105▲28.7% | $17,040,349▲25.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $33,812,460▲21.3% | $41,904,873▲52.3% | $743,845▼91.6% | $13,617,084▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $27,875,661▼0.2% | $27,510,108▲43.1% | $8,836,258▲4.3% | $12,707,664▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $27,930,041▲32.8% | $19,220,415▼8.5% | $8,470,705▲3645% | $12,978,487▲178% | 990 |
| 2014 | $21,031,176▼2.8% | $20,996,826▼1.9% | -$238,921▲12.6% | $4,665,038▼13.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $21,628,261 | $21,412,331▼14.0% | -$273,271▼1732% | $5,403,830▼14.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $24,894,224▼14.4% | $16,747▼97.5% | $6,307,013▼14.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $29,072,765▼2.2% | $664,192▲6.9% | $7,381,327▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $29,729,656▼10.2% | $621,384▼60.1% | $8,255,846▼18.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $33,093,982 | $1,555,728 | $10,156,424 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Sharmain Matlock-turner — $466,777 (0.62% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharmain Matlock-turner | Ceo, Ex-officio | 35 | $466,777 |
| Arun Prabhakaran | President | 35 | $261,125 |
| Kevin Satterthwaite | Chief Administrative Officer | 35 | $189,082 |
| Adela Smith | Vp., Strategic Initiatives | 35 | $154,398 |
| Duane Thorton | Vp., Dev. & Strategic Partnerships | 35 | $133,645 |
| Thomas Love | Controller | 35 | $127,740 |
| Karen Harvey | Vice President | 35 | $124,060 |
| Louisa Mfum-mensah | Director, Executive Operations | 35 | $108,211 |
| Thembi Maiden | Director of Talent Operations | 35 | $104,316 |
| Alan Lindy | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Bernard W Smalley Esq | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Carolyn L Green | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dennis M Allen | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Donn G Scott | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Bernard E Anderson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Donald Guy Generals | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Grant Rawdin | Secretary | 1 | — |
| James Mergiotti | V Chair/chair Emeritus | 1 | — |
| Jenise Rabb Fitzgerald | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Joanne Mcfall | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| The Hierarchy | It Services and Hosting | $584,400 |
| Kandc Executive Protection LLC | Security For Shelters | $541,693 |
| Aloysius Butler & Clark | Creative Services | $495,210 |
| Trinity Enterprises LLC | Financial Services | $338,810 |
| We Will Win Protective Services | Security Shelter | $272,614 |
Grants received · $16.6M total
158 grants to Urban Affairs Coalition totaling $16.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $140,500 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2024 | $130,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $127,112 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $28,629 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Public affairs | 2024 | $10,270 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,062 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Health equity initiatives | 2024 | $7,250 |
| Philabundance | Feed food | 2023 | $1,113,906 |
| Philadelphia Works Inc | Job- training | 2023 | $287,805 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Civic life | 2023 | $250,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | North 5th street revitalization project | 2023 | $205,817 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $177,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | Project support | 2023 | $155,000 |
| Philabundance | Feed food | 2023 | $126,311 |
Grants made · $3.5M in FY2023
10 grants totaling $3.5M in FY2023. All grants made by Urban Affairs Coalition →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Activities Fund Inc | To support, enhance and serve community and recreation organizations and activities in the city of philadelphia. | $2,438,955 |
| The Center For Empowered Politics | Regranting of fund to vietleads new fiscal sponor. | $946,442 |
| Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education | Job training and education. | $24,293 |
| Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Incorporated | To support overhead for vietlead program. | $23,049 |
| Culture Changing Christians | Support for outreach projects inner city teens and youth. | $20,000 |
| The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia | To help to reduce exposure to and impact of violence on youth and their families. | $12,500 |
| Urban Affairs Coalition | Donation/grant from uac to mlk day of service. | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania Juneteenth Initiative | Grant to support juneteenth parade and festival. | $10,000 |
| South Street Headhouse District Foundation | To promote positive events on south street. | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Medical Center of the University of Pennsylvania Health | To teach life saving bleeding control skill and provide kits. | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Urban Affairs Coalition a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Urban Affairs Coalition is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7046393, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Urban Affairs Coalition's EIN?
- Urban Affairs Coalition's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7046393.
- How much revenue does Urban Affairs Coalition report?
- Urban Affairs Coalition reported $71,058,180 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Urban Affairs Coalition's spending goes to programs?
- Urban Affairs Coalition spends about 85% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Urban Affairs Coalition have?
- CharityIndex grades Urban Affairs Coalition B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Urban Affairs Coalition's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Urban Affairs Coalition's latest Form 990 is $466,777, paid to Sharmain Matlock-turner (Ceo, Ex-officio).
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Data for Urban Affairs Coalition (EIN 23-7046393) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.