Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle
THE URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE (ULMS) EMPOWERS AFRICAN AMERICANS, AS WELL AS OTHER DIVERSE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES, TO THRIVE BY SECURING EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$33.9M
+50.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$20K
-72.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
-75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+12.1% YoY
About Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle
Based on IRS filings
Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle is a nonprofit organization, based in SEATTLE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $33.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $216K.
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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 | $33,922,437 | $22,478,813 | $10,876,903 |
| Revenue | $15,900,558 | $19,208,104 | $18,475,602 |
| Expenses | $18,089,238 | $13,703,920 | $17,667,296 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $215,978 | $152,781 | $14,789 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle
Black Business Prosperity (BBP) Grant
URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE
Amount
$1,000 - $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
The Plate Fund - Restaurant Worker Help
URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE
Amount
$500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Youth Web Design Program
URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN SEATTLE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Foundation for Tacoma Students ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FOUNDATION FOR TACOMA STUDENTS TACOMA, WA | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN FULFILLING ITS MISSION | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAIR TAYLOR | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| PAUL BUTLER | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| GEORGE STEWART | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KARINDA HARRIS | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| GINA HALL | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JON BRIDGE | BOARD CHAIR EMERITUS | 1 | — |
| GEORGE ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JUAN COTTO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ALISON FRANCIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KIA FRANKLIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NICOLE BASCOMB-GREEN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MIDORI HOBBS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DR RACHEL ISSAKA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DABRIAN JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHOMARI JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LEESA MANION | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NICOLE MAZWI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DR SASHA RABKIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RASHELLE TANNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| IAN WARNER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JAMES WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE MERRIWEATHER | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $219,290 |
| MANSOUR CAMARA | CFO | 40 | $150,292 |
| DONNA MOODIE | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER FROM 10/23 | 40 | $43,046 |
| MAYA MANUS | CHIEF IMPACT OFFICER THRU 08/23 | 40 | $101,617 |
| LINDA TAYLOR | VP OF HOUSING AND FINC. EMPOWERMENT | 40 | $137,940 |
| ROBERT JONES | VP OF YOUTH & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $124,643 |
| MAISHA HOUSTON | HR DIRECTOR | 40 | $107,369 |
| QIANA TYESKEY | DIRECTOR OF HOUSING | 40 | $101,228 |
| FAWZI BILAL | PEOPLE, CULTURE, BELONGING OMBUDSMAN | 40 | $127,656 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle?
As of 2024, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle holds $33.9M in total assets with $15.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $20K in 2024.
Where does Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle operate?
Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle has awarded grants in Washington.
What size grants does Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle award?
In 2024, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle awarded 1 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle's EIN?
Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-0575954. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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