Urban League of Greater Madison Inc
The mission of the Urban League of Greater Madison is to ensure that african americans and other community members are educated, employed and empowered to live well, advance professionally and contribute to the common good in the 21st century.
Urban League of Greater Madison Inc at a glance
In short: Urban League of Greater Madison Inc gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $150K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $150,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $31,458,725
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Urban League of Greater Madison Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ulgm Real Estate Holdings Inc ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2023) to $150K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ulgm Real Estate Holdings Inc Madison, WI | Program Support | $150,000 |
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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 | $31,458,725 | $5,872,276 | $5,672,128 | $150,000 | 1 | $674,040 |
| 2023 | $29,639,909 | $5,119,717 | $4,844,342 | $150,000 | 1 | $483,719 |
| 2022 | $30,173,131 | $10,361,409 | $3,989,755 | — | — | $115,675 |
| 2021 | $14,535,803 | $7,608,480 | $3,325,799 | — | — | $-520,076 |
| 2020 | $10,550,567 | $3,249,469 | $2,543,716 | — | — | $349 |
About Urban League of Greater Madison Inc
Based on IRS filings
Urban League of Greater Madison Inc is a public charity, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $31.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K. Net investment income was $674K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Urban League of Greater Madison Inc is led by Ruben L. Anthony Jr., President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 3 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ruben L. Anthony Jr.
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$182K (2020) → $252K (2024)
Frank Byrne
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Hudson Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan O'Callaghan
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derrick Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Ladson-Billings
Director
Director → Chair, 2023
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noble Wray
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Curley-Prestine
Director
Chair → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frederic Ransom
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Templeton
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Griffin
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Horn
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$86K (2020) → $112K (2024)
Edward Lee
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$140K (2021) → $159K (2024)
Ladonna Reed
Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Haben Goitom
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Graham
Treasurer
Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer, 2022
Assistant Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Tervalon
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Lander Brown (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Douglas Nelson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Beth Prestine (2020) — Vice Chair
- Former: Ed Lee (2020) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Haben Gotem (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Jim Graham (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Ric Ransom (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 $252K, to Ruben L Anthony Jr (President/CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Urban League of Greater Madison Inc
How much does Urban League of Greater Madison Inc give each year?
Urban League of Greater Madison Inc gave $150K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $150K across 1 grant.
How large is Urban League of Greater Madison Inc?
Urban League of Greater Madison Inc reported $31.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.9M.
Where does Urban League of Greater Madison Inc operate?
Urban League of Greater Madison Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Urban League of Greater Madison Inc's EIN?
Urban League of Greater Madison Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1098146. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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