NonprofitsTacoma Urban League

Human Services

Tacoma Urban League

TACOMA, WA

Total revenue

$864K

Total expenses

$1.3M

Net assets

$240K

Grants received

$2.9M

114 grants

EIN

910826302

Tax year

2024

Mission

To assist African Americans, other ethnic minorities and economically disadvantaged individuals and families in the achievement of social equity and economic independence.

Programs

3 programs

Male involvement program (mip)the tacoma urban leagues male involvement program (mip) is a mentorship initiative dedicated to empowering young men in the community. With a 100% retention rate, the program provides consistent guidance, support, and positive role models to students across four schools: stewart middle school, lister elementary school, gray middle school, and foster middle school. Mip focuses on personal development, academic success, and leadership skills, helping students build confidence, set goals, and stay on track for a successful future. Through strong relationships and community involvement, mip ensures that each participant receives the mentorship they need to thrive.

Expenses: $180K

Positive parenting program (ppp)the tacoma urban leagues positive parenting program (ppp) is designed to equip parents and caregivers with the skills and resources they need to create nurturing, supportive environments for their children. Through workshops, oneon one coaching, and community support, the program focuses on strengthening parentchild relationships, promoting positive discipline strategies, and fostering emotional and social development in children. Ppp empowers parents with practical tools to manage challenges, enhance communication, and build strong family foundations, contributing to the overall wellbeing and success of both parents and children.

Expenses: $78K

Other Programs

Expenses: $501KGrants: $149K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$891K
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
Total revenue$864K

Expenses

Grants paid$260K
Salaries & benefits$626K
Fundraising$43K
Other expenses$345K
Total expenses$1.3M
Total assets$754K
Net assets$240K

People

16 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Janice Lee

Executive Director Until 0924

Board

$125K

40 hrs/wk

Desire Wilkins Finch

Excecutive Director From 1024

Board

$18K

40 hrs/wk

LaTasha Wortham

Board Chair

Board

5 hrs/wk

Halley Knigge

Treasurer

Board

5 hrs/wk

Phyllis McElroy

Secretary

Board

5 hrs/wk

Debbra Baker

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Kenita Demery

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Effenus Henderson

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Alexandra Mather

Secretary

Board

5 hrs/wk

Djibril Diop

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Ria Johnson Covington

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Sara Irish

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Faaluaina Pritchard

Vice Chair

Board

1 hrs/wk

Tim Allen

Director Until 042024

Board

1 hrs/wk

David Devine

Director Until 052024

Board

1 hrs/wk

Cliff Brown

Director

Board

1 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 114 of 114

FromAmountPurposeYear
$225K
CORE SUPPORT FOR FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECT
2024
$150K
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GRANTMAKING
2024
$75K
CAPTITAL SUPPORT, PROGRAM SUPPORT
2024
$45K
TACOMA-PIERCE COUNTY BLACK COLLECTIVE.
2024
$25K
TO SUPPORT LEGALLY BLACK.
2024
$15K
Program Support
2024
$12K
YOUTH PROGRAM SUPPORT
2024
$10K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$10K
CONTRIBUTION FROM THE MULTICARE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FUND: GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$10K
POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM
2024
$7K
Black Empowerment Center - Small Business Support Initiative
2024
$5K
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2024
$5K
General & Unrestricted
2024
$5K
GENERAL OPERATING
2024
$283K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$173K
OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$100K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$50K
The Positive Parenting Program (PPP) supports BIPOC families with children ages 0-12 using a strength-based approach. Two key support groups are encapsulated within this program, including Being the Village (BTV) which serves mothers to improve maternal and child health outcomes, and the Black Parent Alliance (BPA) advocates within the Black community to share resources, discuss urgent issues, and improve the lives of children and parents.
2023
$25K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2023
$15K
Program Support
2023
$15K
GENERAL OPERATING
2023
$12K
GENERAL OPERATING
2023
$12K
EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITY FUND; REGIONAL CHALLENGE GRANT
2023
$10K
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION/COMMUNITY SUPPORT
2023
$10K
General & Unrestricted
2023
$8K
GENERAL OPERATING
2023
$8K
CONTRIBUTION FROM THE MULTICARE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FUND: GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$7K
Black Empowerment Center - Small Business Support Initiative
2023
$5K
OPERATING - POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM
2023
$4K
POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM
2023
$2K
GENERAL OPERATING
2023
$125K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$100K
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2022
$50K
Black Empowerment Center - Small Business Support
2022
$50K
CORE SUPPORT FOR FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECT
2022
$25K
BEING THE VILLAGE' - BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH PROGRAM
2022
$20K
TO SUPPORT THE SMALL BUSINESS RESILIENCY NETWORK
2022
$20K
OPERATING - MALE INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM
2022
$17K
OSPI SUMMER
2022
$15K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$15K
Program Support
2022
$15K
SOCIAL EQUITY AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS
2022
$12K
CHARITABLE
2022
$10K
HOUSING STABILITY GRANT
2022
$10K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT FOR LEGALLY BLACK
2022
$8K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$8K
CONTRIBUTION FROM THE MULTICARE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FUND: GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$5K
General & Unrestricted
2022
$5K
Black Empowerment Center
2022
$2K
TRUSTEE 75TH ANNIVERSARY GRANT
2022
$1K
ENGAGEMENT GRANT
2022
$500
YOUTH PROGRAM SUPPORT
2022
$21K
Program Support
2021
$20K
DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS
2021
$17K
YOUTH PROGRAM SUPPORT
2021
$15K
OPERATING - MALE INVOLVEMENT PROGRAM
2021
$11K
CHARITABLE DONATION
2021
$10K
CHARITABLE
2021
$10K
BLACK EMPOWERMENT CENTER / SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT INITIATIVE
2021
$8K
GENERAL OPERATING
2021
$8K
OSPI Summer Funding
2021
$5K
GENERAL OPERATING
2021
$4K
Black Empowerment Center
2021
$3K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
$150K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$100K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$75K
ONGOING 2020 CENSUS WORK
2020
$55K
2020 CENSUS OUTREACH AND EDUCATION
2020
$50K
WA EQUITY RELIEF FUND
2020
$30K
GENERAL OPERATING: GP: ECON JUSTICE
2020
$30K
COVID-19 RESPONSE ACTIVITIES: FOOD, HOUSING / SHELTER SUPPORTS
2020
$27K
CENSUS EQUITY FUND
2020
$23K
Unrestricted
2020
$20K
COVID STATE FUND STUDENTS
2020
$19K
LATINO WELL-BEING
2020
$18K
LAPTOPS TO STAY IN THE GAME
2020
$15K
SCHOLARSHIPS AT CLOVER PARK AND TCC; GREATEST NEED
2020
$15K
PPE FOR MINORITY & WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES
2020
$11K
CHARITABLE DONATION
2020
$10K
CHARITABLE
2020
$10K
General Support
2020
$10K
DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD TO LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS
2020
$8K
GENERAL OPERATING
2020
$8K
TO END THE INTERGENERATIONAL CYCLE OF CHILD ABUSE, NEGLECT AND TRAUMA
2020
$6K
DONATION
2020
$6K
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
2020
$6K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$5K
General & Unrestricted
2020
$5K
CONTRIBUTION FROM THE MULTICARE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FUND: GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
$5K
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
2020
$3K
COVID-19 Relief and Recovery
2020
$3K
MULTI-CULTURAL
2020
$3K
General & Unrestricted
2020
$2K
SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT
2020
$1K
SUPPORT CURRENT PROGRAMS
2020
$500
EMPLOYEE MATCHING PROGRAM - GENERAL OPERATIONS
2020
$500
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS
2020
$250
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - IN MEMORY OF HAROLD MOSS
2020
$50
EMPLOYEE MATCHING PROGRAM - GENERAL OPERATIONS
2020
$32K
YOUTH PROGRAM SUPPORT
2019
$10K
ECONOMIC JUSTICE PDX 2017-2018
2019
$21K
YOUTH PROGRAM SUPPORT
2017
$100
HONORARIUM
2017

Funded by

$2.9M from 51 funders · 114 grants · 2017–2024

Inatai Foundation

$558K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Greater Tacoma Community Foundation

$442K · 11 grants · 2020–2024

Northwest Area Foundation

$350K · 3 grants · 2020–2023

The Satterberg Foundation Inc

$225K · 2 grants · 2020–2022

Gates Foundation

$150K · 1 grant · 2024

Seattle Foundation

$110K · 5 grants · 2022–2024

The Bamford Foundation

$82K · 5 grants · 2017–2024

Philanthropy Northwest

$77K · 2 grants · 2020

Details

EIN910826302
NTEE codeP22
Subsection03
Ruling date2013-05
Formed1968
Employees9
Volunteers75
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