Greater Sacramento Urban League
Greater Sacramento Urban League's (GSUL) mission is to empower black and other historically marginalized people throughout the region in securing economic self-reliance, educational fulfillment, social justice, and civil rights while living well, being well, and thriving.
Greater Sacramento Urban League at a glance
In short: Greater Sacramento Urban League gave $21K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $21,389
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $10,695
- Median grant
- $10,695
- Total assets
- $6,562,742
- -12.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Greater Sacramento Urban League funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Capitol City Black Nurses Association ($14K). Together the top 2 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $21K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol City Black Nurses Association Sacramento, CA | Program Support | $13,889 |
| Brother 2 Brother Mentoring Sacramento, CA | Program Support | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,562,742 | $5,203,485 | $5,427,620 | $21,389 | 2 | $331 |
| 2023 | $7,513,490 | $7,188,569 | $4,076,426 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $4,703,171 | $2,754,454 | $2,082,000 | — | — | $151 |
| 2021 | $4,124,482 | $5,033,237 | $5,065,362 | — | — | $170 |
| 2020 | $4,220,841 | $1,822,976 | $1,892,037 | — | — | $435 |
| 2019 | $4,058,178 | $1,468,958 | $1,563,002 | — | — | — |
About Greater Sacramento Urban League
Based on IRS filings
Greater Sacramento Urban League is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $21K. Net investment income was $331.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greater Sacramento Urban League is led by Dwayne Crenshaw, CEO on every filing since 2020; 4 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dwayne Crenshaw
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$187K (2024)
Lisa Cardoza
Chair
Director → Board Member, 2020
Board Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Davis-Houston
Western Area Trustee - Nul Board
Chairman → Western Area Trustee - Nul Board, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Greer
CFO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$107K (2024)
Laura Murrell
Vice President of Communications & Public Affairs
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2024)
Troy Williams
CIO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$104K (2024)
Barry Broome
Board Member
Board Member → President, 2021
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Veal-Hunter
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Terry
Treasurer
Director → Board Member, 2020
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eugene Asare-Mensah
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ranon Maddox
Secretary & Board Member
Secretary → Secretary & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Will Owens
Secretary
Director → Board Member, 2020
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandy Bolden
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Day
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Herron
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chet Hewitt
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Davina Flemings
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mikael Villalobos
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Henderson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Binda Mangat
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Crystaline Combs
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Adams
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Cairns
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Elmar Alsami (2020–2023) — Board Chairman
- Former: Sandra Davis- Houston (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Harvey Livingston (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Nicole Howard (2019–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Drrahim Reed (2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Garrett Leaf (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Joanna Theolene (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Pam Henderson (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Cassandra Jennings (2019–2020) — President Ce
- Former: Kenneth Maxey (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Pam Maxwell (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Rahim Reed (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Parnell Lovelace (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Angelina Garcia (2019) — Vice President of Finance
- Former: Bishop Parnell Lovelace (2019) — Director
- Former: Elmar Aslami (2019) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Jetaun Stevens (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $187K, to Dwayne Crenshaw (CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Greater Sacramento Urban League
How much does Greater Sacramento Urban League give each year?
Greater Sacramento Urban League gave $21K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Greater Sacramento Urban League?
Greater Sacramento Urban League reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.2M.
What is Greater Sacramento Urban League?
Greater Sacramento Urban League is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Sacramento, CA. It holds $6.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Greater Sacramento Urban League operate?
Greater Sacramento Urban League has awarded grants in California.
What is Greater Sacramento Urban League's EIN?
Greater Sacramento Urban League's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1686314. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 15, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2026)
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