Indianapolis Urban League Inc
Indianapolis Urban League Inc is an Indianapolis, Indiana public charity that works to advance social and economic equality and improve quality of life through programs, services, and advocacy. Its stated areas of work include education, workforce development, entrepreneurship, health, and housing.
Indianapolis Urban League Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $15,264,800
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $5,336,831
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $571,723
- +186.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $6,624,282
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Indianapolis Urban League Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 777 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: (317) 693-7624
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Indianapolis Urban League Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The three grantees identified above are also located in Indianapolis. The available information does not state a broader or exclusive service area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Indianapolis Urban League Inc gives
- Giving grew 3833% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $236K (2023). In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $236K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Equity 1821 Indianapolis, IN | Technical Assistance Grant | $33,000 |
| Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee Indianapolis, IN | Technical Assistance Grant | $23,000 |
| Bankable Anderson, IN | Technical Assistance Grant | $20,000 |
| Be Nimble Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Technical Assitance Grant | $20,000 |
| Edna Martin Christian Ctr Indianapolis, IN | Technical Assistance Grant | $20,000 |
| Indy Black Chamber of Commerce Indianapolis, IN | Technical Assistance Grant | $20,000 |
| Lisc Indianapolis, IN | Technical Assistance Grant | $20,000 |
| Score Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | Technical Assistance Grant | $20,000 |
| Startup Sprint Indianapolis, IN | Technical Assistance Grant | $20,000 |
| The Startup Ladies Carmel, IN | Technical Assistance Grant | $20,000 |
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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 | $15,264,800 | $5,336,831 | $6,624,282 | — | — | $571,723 |
| 2023 | $16,284,598 | $5,545,000 | $6,201,726 | $236,000 | 11 | $199,763 |
| 2022 | $16,341,628 | $9,717,842 | $6,043,891 | $9,500 | 1 | $-30,212 |
| 2021 | $13,440,424 | $6,373,565 | $5,540,724 | $35,000 | 4 | $270,402 |
| 2020 | $12,624,973 | $5,875,182 | $4,300,838 | $6,000 | 1 | $177,205 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to assist African Americans, other minorities, and disadvantaged individuals to achieve social and economic equality. Its filing describes programs in economic empowerment—including job training, employment, homeownership, entrepreneurship, and wealth accumulation—health and quality of life, and education and youth empowerment.
Its 2023 grants included organizations focused on Black and minority-owned businesses and entrepreneurship. Equity 1821 Inc describes its mission as leveraging social, financial, and human capital for African American and other businesses of color in pursuit of racial equity in the small-business ecosystem. Indy Black Chamber of Commerce Inc says it supports Black- and minority-owned businesses through business education, financing, and access to capital. Be Nimble Foundation Inc describes its work as developing diverse and inclusive tech ecosystems through career training and placement for people seeking tech careers.
Grantmaking
The organization reported 11 grants totaling $236,000 in 2023. The average grant was approximately $21,455. Its 2022 filing reported one grant totaling $5,000; its 2024 filing reported no grants. Three reported 2023 awards were $33,000 to Equity 1821 Inc, $20,000 to Indy Black Chamber of Commerce Inc, and $20,000 to Be Nimble Foundation Inc.
The organization’s website refers to a 2026 Program Partnerships & Funding Opportunities guide, but the available page does not provide application instructions or requirements.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amy Conrad Warner as board chair; Alderick London as vice chair; Philip L. Johnson as treasurer; and Maria D. Wiley, MBA, CFE, as secretary. Directors listed are Tauhric Brown, Kelly Doucet, Seth Alte, Chris Gahl, Charles Cassinelli, and Christopher Henry.
Indianapolis Urban League Inc is led by Anthony R. Mason, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 33 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anthony R. Mason
President
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$171K (2020) → $290K (2024)
Amy Conrad Warner
Board Chair
Director → Second Vice Chair, 2022
Second Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrianne Slash
Director
Director → First Vice Chair, 2022
First Vice Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrienne Sims
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Henry
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deon Levingston
Director
First Vice Chairman → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dujuan McCoy
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin O'Toole
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Thomas Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jimmie McMillian
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Cassinelli
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Corey Stewart
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seth Alte
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allen McClendon
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Gahl
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cory Wilson
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Doucet
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noah Shelton
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Huddleston
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Rogers
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tauhric Brown
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandi Davis Handy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jasmine Park
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juan Gonzalez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Khalilah Shabazz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie Mackintosh
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn McGrone Conley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Mindrum
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Kennedy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Shegog
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alderick London
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip L. Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria D. Wiley Mba Cfe
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (31)
- Former: Brent Rockwood (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Eric Halvorson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Harrison (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kai Johnson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Huber (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael P. Allen (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rafael Sanchez (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ricardo Diaz (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Toni Hickey (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Angela Carr Klitzsch (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Brian Richardson Jr. (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: David L. Johnson (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Natalie M. Cooper (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Fred Payne (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Randal P. Taylor (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Manuel (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rubin Pusha III (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Yolanda White (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Daniel Lopez (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Tierra Bush (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Dennis M. Murphy (2022) — Director
- Former: Brian L. Helm (2020–2021) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Cal Burleson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dennis Mullins (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Johnson Sr. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Lawatsch (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Maria Wiley (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Weylin Stewart (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Chad Cassinelli (2021) — Director
- Former: Bernard Franklin (2020) — Director
- Former: Tatiana Holifield-Arthur (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $290K, to Anthony Mason (President).
Frequently asked questions about Indianapolis Urban League Inc
How large is Indianapolis Urban League Inc?
Indianapolis Urban League Inc reported $15.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.3M.
What does Indianapolis Urban League Inc fund?
The organization’s mission is to assist African Americans, other minorities, and disadvantaged individuals to achieve social and economic equality. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Indianapolis Urban League Inc?
Indianapolis Urban League Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Indianapolis Urban League Inc make grants?
The organization is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The three grantees identified above are also located in Indianapolis. The available information does not state a broader or exclusive service area.
What is Indianapolis Urban League Inc's EIN?
Indianapolis Urban League Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6060655. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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