see schedule O for continuation of statement. The United Methodist City Society (UMCS) is a multifaceted program agency that is the urban social service program partner of United Methodist churches in the New York metropolitan area. The UMCS was founded in 1838 by Methodist Women in New York City for the purpose of organizing charity schools among the poor. The UMCS is a multi- faceted service organization that addresses the educational, spiritual, recreational and social needs of persons of all ages and all faiths by providing operational grants for churches and social service programs in the metro region. UMCS provides administrative and entrepreneurial coaching for pastors and lay leaders that enable churches to respond to the needs of individuals and families in their communities. Programs supported by the UMCS include after-school programs, food pantries, soup kitchens, residential addiction treatment centers, retreat facilities, senior centers and summer camps.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$49.3M
+4.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$957K
+2.7% YoY
Grant Count
16
-5.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$60K
+9.1% YoY
About The United Methodist City Society
Based on IRS filings
The United Methodist City Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $49.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $957K. Net investment income was $2.4M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $49,277,224 | $47,225,086 | $48,501,524 |
| Revenue | $5,351,573 | $2,459,875 | $4,201,655 |
| Expenses | $4,378,165 | $3,741,267 | $4,365,762 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,433,044 | $667,911 | $2,719,770 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The United Methodist City Society
Children's Program & Services Funding
The United Methodist City Society
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
General Grants Program
The United Methodist City Society
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Urban Ministry Scholarship Program
The United Methodist City Society
Amount
Varies
Deadline
May 8, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Moy | board member | 1 | — |
| James Perkins | board member | 2 | — |
| John E Carrington | board member | 1 | — |
| Lance Carlile | board member | 2 | — |
| Lawrence McGaughey | board member | 1 | — |
| Leo Curry | board member | 1 | — |
| Bishop Thomas Bickerton | board member | 1 | — |
| Mary Ellen Kris -Sec | board member | 2 | — |
| Richard Hayes | board member | 1 | — |
| Sara Giron-Ortiz | board member | 1 | — |
| Wendell Harris | board member | 1 | — |
| Wendy Cooper | board member | 2 | — |
| Wendy Modeste | board member | 1 | — |
| Loretta Hottinger | board member | 1 | — |
| Marilyn Mendez-Gonzales | Board member- Pres | 5 | — |
| Colette Standford | board member | 1 | — |
| Denise Pickett | board member | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Able | board member | 2 | — |
| Kil Yi | board member | 1 | — |
| Rosalie Bonner | board member, Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Mickey Correa | board member | 1 | — |
| Simeon Law | board member | 2 | — |
| Inkoo Chong | board member | 1 | — |
| Joseph Gordon | board member | 1 | — |
| James W harbison | board member | 1 | — |
| Judith Mcrae | board member | 1 | — |
| Lori Miller | board member | 1 | — |
| William Pfohl | board member | 1 | — |
| Margaret Schramm Horn | Board member- Vice Pres | 1 | — |
| Alpher Sylvester | board member | 1 | — |
| Joan Cargill | board member | 1 | — |
| Rev Young Choi | board member | 1 | — |
| Rev Doris Dalton | board member | 1 | — |
| Kene Erike | board member | 1 | — |
| Danny Gastelua | board member | 1 | — |
| Steve Gill | board member | 1 | — |
| Richard Hanse | board member | 1 | — |
| Sonia Jermin | board member | 1 | — |
| Latasha Kempadoo-Riddle | board member | 1 | — |
| Gene Ko | board member | 1 | — |
| Youngyeun Lee | board member | 1 | — |
| Luisa Martinez | board member | 1 | — |
| Ryane Montanez | board member | 1 | — |
| Ingrid Peters | board member | 1 | — |
| David Piscatelli | board member | 1 | — |
| Jessica Ellis | Chief Financial Officer | 25 | $151,302 |
| Rev Angela M Redman | CEO/Executive Director | 20 | $184,594 |
| Shante Thomas | Associate Executive Director | 25 | $35,829 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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