Urban League of Portland Inc
To help empower african americans and others achieve equality in education, employment, and economic security.
Urban League of Portland Inc at a glance
In short: Urban League of Portland Inc gave $40K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $40,000
- -58.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,324,916
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Urban League of Portland Inc
- Next open deadline
- February 25, 2027 (Urban League of Portland Dickson Scott Scholarship)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Urban League of Portland Inc
Who Urban League of Portland Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Somali Council of OR ($10K). Together the top 4 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $220 (2022) to $120K (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $40K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Somali Council of OR Portland, OR | Legacy-Awards | $10,000 |
| Muslim Education Trust Inc Portland, OR | Legacy-Awards | $10,000 |
| Word Is Bond Portland, OR | Events Sponsorships | $10,000 |
| African Youth & Community Organization Portland, OR | Events Sponsorships | $10,000 |
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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 | $12,324,916 | $28,420,749 | $27,783,351 | $40,000 | 4 | $6,181 |
| 2024 | $11,279,206 | $22,670,138 | $22,010,867 | $97,000 | 10 | $569 |
| 2023 | $10,184,904 | $24,688,058 | $20,213,904 | $12,425 | Total only | $2,204 |
| 2022 | $4,991,100 | $12,739,823 | $11,543,939 | $220 | Total only | $4,635 |
| 2021 | $3,857,088 | $11,933,359 | $10,581,340 | $120,000 | 12 | $213 |
| 2020 | $2,199,806 | $5,736,300 | $5,221,055 | $8,000 | 1 | $9,815 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Urban League of Portland Inc
Based on IRS filings
Urban League of Portland Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Urban League of Portland Inc is led by Nkenge Harmon-Johnson, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 7 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nkenge Harmon-Johnson
President & CEO
On filings since 2022
45 hrs/week
$325K (2022) → $522K (2025)
James L. Mason PhD
Chairman
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Parrish Taylor
Director of Advocacy
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$112K (2023) → $130K (2025)
Kevin Rogers
Director of Finance
On filings since 2023
45 hrs/week
$92K (2023) → $124K (2025)
Arleta Christian
Director of Health & Seniors
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$124K (2024) → $115K (2025)
Katrina Holland
Director of Housing
On filings since 2024
45 hrs/week
$153K (2024) → $184K (2025)
Kelly Sue Deconnick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denetta Monk
Associate Vice President of Programs
Director of Housing Programs → Associate Vice President of Programs, 2023
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$146K (2021) → $253K (2025)
Julia Maria Delgado
Vice President
On filings since 2021
45 hrs/week
$190K (2021) → $338K (2025)
Andreas Moppin
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corey Frazier PhD
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Carter
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Eric Olson (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Michael E. Lewellen (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Sean Murray (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cinna-Mon Williams (2021–2022) — Director of Youth & Workforce
- Former: Karis Stoudamire-Phillips (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nkenge Harmon Johnson (2020–2021) — President & CEO
- Former: Bruce Watts (2020) — Director
- Former: Dominique Johnson (2020) — Director
- Former: Julia Delgado Curaming (2020) — Vice President
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 $522K, to Nkenge Harmon-Johnson (President & CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Urban League of Portland Inc
How much does Urban League of Portland Inc give each year?
Urban League of Portland Inc gave $40K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $97K across 10 grants.
What is Urban League of Portland Inc's typical grant size?
Urban League of Portland Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Urban League of Portland Inc give grants?
Urban League of Portland Inc gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (4 grants).
Does Urban League of Portland Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Urban League of Portland Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Urban League of Portland Inc?
Urban League of Portland Inc reported $12.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $28.4M.
What is Urban League of Portland Inc?
Urban League of Portland Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Portland, OR. It holds $12.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Urban League of Portland Inc's EIN?
Urban League of Portland Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0395590. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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