Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County
Social welfare agency whose mission is to advocate for the underprivileged, underserved, and voiceless citizens.
Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County at a glance
In short: Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County gave $125K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $125K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $125,000
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $125,000
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $1,695,599
- -21.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fayette County Local Development Corp ($125K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $125K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fayette County Local Development Corp Lexington, KY | Housing Rehabilitation and General Operations | $125,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,695,599 | $551,098 | $1,108,287 | $125,000 | 1 | $48,741 |
| 2024 | $2,146,372 | $605,638 | $942,460 | $25,000 | 1 | $51,312 |
| 2023 | $2,481,386 | $2,276,464 | $864,989 | — | — | $18,658 |
| 2022 | $1,052,999 | $673,277 | $882,825 | — | — | $9,405 |
| 2021 | $1,397,257 | $1,059,640 | $1,096,191 | — | — | $7,827 |
| 2020 | $1,379,948 | $488,984 | $801,681 | — | — | $12,412 |
About Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County
Based on IRS filings
Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lexington, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $125K. Net investment income was $49K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County is led by Porter G. Peeples Sr., President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Porter G. Peeples Sr.
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$151K (2020) → $192K (2025)
Laura Klumb
Chair
2nd Vice Chair → 1st Vice Chair, 2024
1st Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norman Franklin
Authorized Officer
Board Member → Authorized Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
$45K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Adam Hall
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dominique Wright
2nd Vice Chair
Board Member → 2nd Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Daniels
Board Member
2nd Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Jackson
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yajaira West
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roderick Sherman
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Gray
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Kate Gray
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melvin Lewis Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Todd Ziegler
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Walker
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Henson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Myron Thompson
1st Vice Chair
2nd Vice Chair → 1st Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Risa Richardson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Abdul Muhammad (2020–2024) — Chair
- Former: Seon Jackson (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Raquel Carter (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Shannon Brooks (2023–2024) — Authorized Officer
- Former: Larry Forester (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Harman (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Zinger (2020–2022) — 1st Vice Chair
- Former: Larry Jones (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Wessley Perry (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Whalen (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Timothy Melton (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Tonya Jackson (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jasmine Mungo (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jerry Gilinsky (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Kerry Creech (2020) — Chair
- Former: Phillip McAbee (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Reginald Smith (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $192K, to Porter G Peeples Sr (President/CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County
How much does Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County give each year?
Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County gave $125K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
How large is Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County?
Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $551K.
What is Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County?
Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Lexington, KY. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County operate?
Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County's EIN?
Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6054655. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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