National Urban League Inc
National Urban League Inc is a public charity based in New York, New York, founded in 1910. It is a civil rights and community-based organization that supports economic empowerment and works with local affiliates through programs, research, and policy advocacy.
National Urban League Inc at a glance
In short: National Urban League Inc gave $54.8M across 254 grants in 2024 (avg $216K), top state Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $54,832,847
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 254
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $215,877
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $280,533,912
- -12.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to National Urban League Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 117 W 125Th Street 3Rd Floor, New York, NY 10027-4404
Phone: (212) 558-5300
Website: https://nul.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who National Urban League Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Urban League of Westchester ($2.6M). Together the top 10 received $17.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
941 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 462 grants of 941 (49%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The League’s grants went to recipients in multiple states. Indiana accounted for 41% of 2024 grant dollars, followed by Florida and New York at 8% each, New Jersey at 5%, and Michigan at 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 254 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How National Urban League Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20.0M (2019) to $54.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 254 grants totaling $54.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban League of Westchester White Plains, NY | See Part IV | $2,607,866 |
| Urban League of Essex County Newark, NJ | See Part IV | $2,451,800 |
| Detroit Urban League Detroit, MI | See Part IV | $2,158,114 |
| Urban League of Palm Beach County Inc West Palm Beach, FL | See Part IV | $2,109,130 |
| Pinellas County Urban League Inc St Petersburg, FL | See Part IV | $1,990,344 |
| Louisville Urban League Louisville, KY | See Part IV | $1,662,017 |
| Urban League of Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | See Part IV | $1,275,104 |
| Indianapolis Urban League Indianapolis, IN | See Part IV | $1,252,455 |
| Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | See Part IV | $1,245,771 |
| Chicago Urban League Chicago, IL | See Part IV | $1,102,217 |
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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 | $280,533,912 | $87,105,001 | $109,134,752 | $54,832,847 | 254 | $10,779,090 |
| 2023 | $318,663,861 | $83,414,331 | $101,513,953 | $52,076,014 | 233 | $4,439,884 |
| 2022 | $337,368,192 | $83,459,158 | $97,289,239 | $48,750,736 | 232 | $-1,882,867 |
| 2021 | $361,235,155 | $107,429,202 | $65,384,383 | $26,183,181 | 161 | $4,940,951 |
| 2020 | $287,490,750 | $251,088,239 | $52,244,003 | $21,360,847 | 61 | $3,147,097 |
| 2019 | $61,301,103 | $51,653,803 | $50,720,561 | $19,980,610 | 56 | $2,446,626 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The League’s mission is to help African-Americans and others in underserved communities achieve their highest human potential and secure economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights. Its programs include education and youth development; jobs, entrepreneurship, and business development; housing and community development; health and quality of life; and justice and civic engagement.
The League’s filing describes economic empowerment activities such as job training, homeownership counseling, and entrepreneurship support; education and youth programs such as early childhood literacy, after-school programs, and college preparation; and health and civic engagement work. It also says grant funds subcontracted to affiliates support direct-assistance programs in workforce, education, housing, and health.
In 2024, the League’s grants included support for local Urban League organizations. For example, the Urban League of Westchester describes its work as health and wellness, youth development, employment training, self-sufficiency programs, and support for seniors. The Urban League of Essex County says it assists disadvantaged urban residents in achieving social and economic self-sufficiency. The Chicago Urban League says it works to foster economic empowerment and cultivate leadership while dismantling systemic barriers in Black Chicago.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the League reported 254 grants totaling $54,832,847. Awards ranged from $5,375 to $2,607,866, with a median of $100,000. The largest listed grants included:
The filing lists the purpose of these grants as “SEE PART IV.” Separately, a $1,055,000 grant to Martindale Brightwood Community Development Corp in Indianapolis was described as direct grants to small businesses.
The Urban Empowerment Fund is a separate lending program described by the League. It offers loans to eligible businesses in New York City, Cincinnati, St. Louis, and Los Angeles; the loan program is not the same as grantmaking.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marc Morial as president and CEO. Listed officers and directors also include Tim Murphy, chair; The Honorable Alexis M. Herman, senior vice chair; Khary P. Barnes, treasurer; Donna Epps, secretary; and Robert J. Brown, vice chair until October 2024. Trustees listed include Hugh W. Allen, Kendrick F. Ashton, William Barnes, and Ivy Barney.
National Urban League Inc is led by Marc H. Morial, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 6 of 58 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marc H. Morial
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$889K (2019) → $1.3M (2024)
Tim Murphy
Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Mullins
Trustee -
Trustees → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Trustee -, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David G. Clunie
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Ross
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry E. Johnson Sr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Brandon Neal
Trustee
Trustee → Trustees, 2020
Trustees → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Casselberry
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kendrick F. Ashton
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lamell McMorris
Trustee
Trustee → Trustees, 2020
Trustees → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louis B. Lynn PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Perkins
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Lindsey
Trustee -
Trustee → Trustee -, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Davis Houston
Trustee -
Trustee → Trustee -, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Mills
Trustee -
Trustees → Trustee, 2021
Trustee → Trustee -, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
The Honorable Rodney E. Slater
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victor L. Crawford
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Lamb
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
D. Steve Boland
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David S. Huntley
Trustee -
Trustee → Trustee -, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kala Gibson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry C. McCarthy
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Morris
Trustee -
Trustee → Trustee -, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn T. Wright
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Fercho
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shalondan Hollingshed
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Reid
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bobby Scott
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cd Glin
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Halimah Delaine Prado
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sevetri Wilson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tellis Bethel
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vinita Clements
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Candi Castleberry
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Winfrey
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darren Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hugh W. Allen
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ladonna Bond
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yvette Hunsicker
Trustee -
Trustee → Trustee -, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela R. Simmons-Smith
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cassie Lee
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ivy Barney
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith P. Bethel
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Moore-Wright
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Jacobs
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sherry A. McFadden
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Su Chen
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzet M. McKinney
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Barnes
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Serrette
Executive Vice President, COO, P'ship & Advancement
Senior Vice President of Development → Executive Vice President, COO, Partnership & Advancement, 2023
Executive Vice President, COO, Partnership & Advancement → Executive Vice President, COO, P'ship & Advancement, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$265K (2019) → $492K (2024)
Wanda Jackson
Senior Vice President of Talent Management
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$240K (2019) → $326K (2024)
Rhonda Spears Bell
Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$275K (2021) → $345K (2024)
Danielle C. Daughtry
Senior Vice President & General Counsel
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$304K (2022) → $358K (2024)
Sidney H. Evans
Senior Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$352K (2023) → $467K (2024)
Donna Epps
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Khary P. Barnes
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert J. Brown
Vice Chair -
Vice Chair → Vice Chair -, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
The Honorable Alexis M. Herman
Senior Vice Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (38)
- Former: Brett Biggs (2019–2023) — Trustee -
- Former: Catherine M. McEvilly (2019–2023) — Trustee -
- Former: Darril A. George (2019–2023) — Trustee -
- Former: David Ellen (2019–2023) — Trustee -
- Former: David L. Cohen (2019–2023) — Trustee -
- Former: Gary Douglas (2019–2023) — Trustee -
- Former: Gretchen Watkins (2019–2023) — Trustee -
- Former: Joi Ernst (2019–2023) — Trustee -
- Former: Marvin Odum (2019–2023) — Trustee -
- Former: Ray Shackelford (2019–2023) — Trustee -
- Former: William F. Pickard PhD (2019–2023) — Trustee -
- Former: William Hansen (2019–2023) — Trustee -
- Former: Charlene Thomas (2020–2023) — Trustee -
- Former: Pionne Corbin (2020–2023) — Trustee -
- Former: Jon Banner (2021–2023) — Trustee -
- Former: Michael F. Neidorff (2019–2022) — Trustee -
- Former: Donald R. Cravins (2021–2022) — Executive Vice President & COO
- Former: Joi Olivia Chaney (2022) — Senior Vice President, Policy & Executive Director
- Former: John D. Hofmeister (2019–2021) — Trustee -
- Former: Herman Lessard (2020–2021) — Senior Vice President of Affiliate Services
- Former: Sean Suggs (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Al Smith (2019–2020) — Trustee -
- Former: Charlene Lake (2019–2020) — Vice Chair -
- Former: George Willis (2019–2020) — Trustee -
- Former: Harold Smith (2019–2020) — Senior Vice President, Education & Youth Development
- Former: James Mahoney (2019–2020) — Trustee -
- Former: Nicolaine Lazarre (2019–2020) — Senior Vice President & General Counsel
- Former: Ray Dempsey Jr. (2019–2020) — Trustee -
- Former: Vincent Toye (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Bruce Culpepper (2019) — Trustee -
- Former: Carlos J. Clanton (2019) — Trustee -
- Former: Cy Richardson (2019) — Senior Vice President, Housing & Community Development
- Former: James Buford (2019) — Trustee -
- Former: Jon R. Campbell (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Julia Johnson (2019) — Trustee -
- Former: Leah Riddle-George (2019) — Trustee -
- Former: Rynthia Rost (2019) — Trustee
- Former: T. Willard Fair (2019) — Trustee -
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 $1.3M, to Marc H Morial (President and CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Urban League Inc
How much does National Urban League Inc give each year?
National Urban League Inc gave $54.8M across 254 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $52.1M across 233 grants.
What is National Urban League Inc's typical grant size?
National Urban League Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $215,877, across 254 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does National Urban League Inc give grants?
National Urban League Inc's top state is Indiana, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (8%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (84 grants), Washington, DC (11 grants), Baltimore, MD (8 grants) and New Orleans, LA (7 grants).
Does National Urban League Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 254 grants with a stated purpose on National Urban League Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Direct Grants to Small Businesses" (192 grants) and "See Part IV" (62 grants).
Who are National Urban League Inc's largest grantees?
National Urban League Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Urban League of Westchester ($2,607,866), Urban League of Essex County ($2,451,800) and Detroit Urban League ($2,158,114), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is National Urban League Inc?
National Urban League Inc reported $280.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $87.1M.
What does National Urban League Inc fund?
The League’s mission is to help African-Americans and others in underserved communities achieve their highest human potential and secure economic self-reliance, parity, power, and civil rights. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Urban League Inc?
National Urban League Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check nul.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is National Urban League Inc's EIN?
National Urban League Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1840489. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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