Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs
Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Seattle, Washington, registered in 1947, with $15,900,558 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
105 14th Ave Ste 200, Seattle, WA, 98122 EIN 91-0575954 Since 1947
Revenue (FY2023)
$15.9M
▼ 17.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$18.1M
Net assets
$8.7M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -14% 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 League of Metropolitan Seattle: 6 mo reserves · -14% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 League of Metropolitan Seattle: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 105 14th Ave Ste 200, Seattle, WA, 98122
- City
- Seattle
- State
- Washington
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.2M (FY2013) to $15.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $25.2MNet assets $8.7M
Operating margin
-13.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$33.9M
Total liabilities
$25.2M
Net assets
$8.7M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,900,558▼17.2% | $18,089,238▲32.0% | $8,694,365▼18.9% | $33,922,437▲50.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $19,208,104▲4.0% | $13,703,920▼22.4% | $10,723,656▲24.2% | $22,478,813▲107% | 990 |
| 2021 | $18,475,602▲30.2% | $17,667,296▲53.5% | $8,632,387▼0.6% | $10,876,903▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $14,186,212▲48.7% | $11,508,090▲40.6% | $8,681,966▲44.0% | $9,906,318▲21.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $9,539,302▲107% | $8,184,302▲61.4% | $6,028,260▲28.0% | $8,159,595▲28.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,607,630▲54.3% | $5,072,102▲45.2% | $4,711,338▼9.8% | $6,353,739▼6.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,985,915▲7.5% | $3,493,370▲32.7% | $5,221,321▼2.2% | $6,785,660▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,776,392▲60.0% | $2,631,882▲33.7% | $5,337,112▼4.6% | $6,765,214▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,734,790▲13.8% | $1,967,905▲7.6% | $5,595,822▼4.0% | $7,125,006▼5.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,524,516▲30.0% | $1,829,564▲13.8% | $5,828,345▼5.3% | $7,535,739▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,172,645 | $1,607,785▲27.8% | $6,152,785▼6.2% | $8,066,121▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,258,020▲23.4% | $6,560,554▼6.6% | $8,319,844▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,019,724▼56.4% | $7,025,416▲28.6% | $9,186,950▲30.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,339,787 | $5,461,525 | $7,042,636 | 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.
Grants received · $57.1M total
190 grants to Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle totaling $57.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Seattle Foundation | To support the 2024 we see you awards. | 2024 | $2,600,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $1,000,000 |
| National Urban League Inc | See part iv | 2024 | $693,421 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $480,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To support the black future co-op fund expenses | 2024 | $450,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $450,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $410,085 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $360,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To support erra's fund for inclusive recovery community power and base building work. | 2024 | $200,000 |
| Inatai Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $160,250 |
| Young Womens Christian Association of Seattle-king County-snohomish C | Wioa adult service grant | 2024 | $125,488 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2024 | $91,275 |
| The Seattle Foundation | $50,000 general support/$30,000 youth programs | 2024 | $80,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | Nonprofit sector-intermediaries 2024-2025 | 2024 | $50,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation | Capacity building | 2024 | $40,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-0575954, based in Seattle, Washington. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle's EIN?
- Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-0575954.
- How much revenue does Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle report?
- Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle reported $15,900,558 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle have?
- CharityIndex grades Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (EIN 91-0575954) 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.