Winston-salem Urban League
Only null% goes to programs Growing revenue
Winston-salem Urban League is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, registered in 1972, with $2,182,015 in FY2022 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
201 W 5th St, Winston Salem, NC, 27101 EIN 56-0532301 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2022)
$2.2M
▲ 41.5% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2022)
$2.1M
Net assets
$607K
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+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Winston-salem Urban League— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · +3% 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 Winston-salem Urban League: 3 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A 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 Winston-salem Urban League— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Winston-salem Urban League: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 201 W 5th St, Winston Salem, NC, 27101
- City
- Winston Salem
- State
- North Carolina
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Human Service Organizations
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $2.4M (FY2013) to $2.2M (FY2022) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2022)
Liabilities $126KNet assets $607K
Operating margin
3.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$733K
Total liabilities
$126K
Net assets
$607K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2,182,015▲41.5% | $2,110,655▲33.2% | $607,318▲13.3% | $733,235▲7.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,541,925▼9.6% | $1,584,665▲4.3% | $535,958▼17.3% | $680,049▼22.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,706,215▲10.6% | $1,519,907▲5.3% | $648,282▲41.1% | $877,796▲22.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,543,197▼28.8% | $1,443,001▼36.6% | $459,604▼4.1% | $715,360▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,167,503▼18.5% | $2,277,237▼18.8% | $479,502▼16.6% | $754,027▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,659,296▲4.0% | $2,805,941▲11.3% | $575,087▼18.8% | $796,440▼17.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $2,556,491▲4.3% | $2,520,743▲1.0% | $708,637▲9.6% | $963,624▲10.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $2,449,994 | $2,496,180▼10.2% | $646,451▼6.7% | $875,158▼8.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,780,638▼5.2% | $692,636▼14.1% | $953,541▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,933,212▼36.9% | $806,732▼17.5% | $1,036,402▼7.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $4,649,084▲24.8% | $977,785▲233% | $1,125,698▲92.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $3,725,063 | $293,331 | $585,654 | 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 · $387K total
12 grants to Winston-salem Urban League totaling $387K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Urban League Inc | See part iv | 2024 | $32,000 |
| National Urban League Inc | See part iv | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 4 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2020 | $132,150 |
| National Urban League Inc | See part iv | 2020 | $25,000 |
| National Urban League Inc | See part iv | 2020 | $25,000 |
| National Urban League Inc | See part iv | 2020 | $25,000 |
| National Council On Aging Inc | Support | 2020 | $14,500 |
| Winston-salem Foundation | 6 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2019 | $47,000 |
| National Council On Aging Inc | Support | 2019 | $10,000 |
| National Council On Aging Inc | Support | 2018 | $31,500 |
| Forsyth Memorial Hospital Inc | Community outreach | 2017 | $10,000 |
| National Council On Aging Inc | Support | 2014 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Winston-salem Urban League a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Winston-salem Urban League is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-0532301, based in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Winston-salem Urban League's EIN?
- Winston-salem Urban League's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-0532301.
- How much revenue does Winston-salem Urban League report?
- Winston-salem Urban League reported $2,182,015 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Winston-salem Urban League have?
- CharityIndex grades Winston-salem Urban League C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Winston-salem Urban League (EIN 56-0532301) 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.