THE URBAN ALLIANCE FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 521938443 501(c)(3) Employment

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$9,527,083
Total Expenses
$13,647,338
Total Assets
$22,896,302
Net Assets
$20,569,630
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
ABIODUN DUROJAYE
Phone
2024594300
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE URBAN ALLIANCE FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $9.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 54% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $13.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 43% operating deficit.

Mission

THE URBAN ALLIANCE FOUNDATION, INC. (THE FOUNDATION) IS A NONPROFIT THAT CONNECTS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EQUITABLE, INCLUSIVE CAREER PATHWAYS THROUGH PAID WORK EXPERIENCES, MENTORSHIP, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. WE WORK WITH SCHOOLS AND EMPLOYERS TO ADDRESS SYSTEMIC BARRIERS TO ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR YOUNG ADULTS OF COLOR AND TO BRIDGE THE GAPS BETWEEN EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR ALL YOUNG PEOPLE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $10,182,532 Revenue: $2,295,884

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: THIS CATEGORY PRIMARILY REPRESENTS THE FOUNDATION'S KEY VEHICLE FOR BUILDING A MORE EQUITABLE WORKFORCE: WORK-BASED LEARNING. OUR CORE MODEL, THE HIGH SCHOOL...

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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: THIS CATEGORY PRIMARILY REPRESENTS THE FOUNDATION'S KEY VEHICLE FOR BUILDING A MORE EQUITABLE WORKFORCE: WORK-BASED LEARNING. OUR CORE MODEL, THE HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (HSIP), BRIDGES THE OPPORTUNITY GAP BY CONNECTING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS IN ALL FOUR REGIONS FROM HISTORICALLY EXCLUDED COMMUNITIES - PRIMARILY YOUTH OF COLOR - TO PAID INTERNSHIPS, SKILLS AND DIGITAL LITERACY TRAINING, MENTORING, AND COLLEGE AND CAREER PLANNING ASSISTANCE. RECOGNIZING THE VALUE OF CONNECTING YOUTH EARLIER IN THEIR HIGH SCHOOL CAREERS WITH WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO PREVENT DISCONNECTION, THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES WORKFORCE READINESS TRAINING AND CAREER EXPOSURE TO STUDENTS AS EARLY AS FRESHMAN YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL IN THE GREATER DC AND CHICAGO REGIONS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO FACILITATES OTHER INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS FOR NON-HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH VIA CONTRACTS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE MODELED AFTER THE HSIP IN THAT YOUTH ARE PROVIDED PAID INTERNSHIPS AND RECEIVE LIFE-SKILLS AND JOB READINESS TRAINING. DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC THE FOUNDATION TRANSITIONED TO VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,195,058 Revenue: $1,336,437

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: THIS CATEGORY REFERS TO ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO SCALE AND IMPROVE THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS. THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO CONTINUOUS LEARNING, CONSTANTLY REFINING AND...

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PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: THIS CATEGORY REFERS TO ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO SCALE AND IMPROVE THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS. THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO CONTINUOUS LEARNING, CONSTANTLY REFINING AND FINE-TUNING PROCESSES TO SPUR REAL-TIME, DATA-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING THAT ALLOWS THE FOUNDATION TO DELIVER PROGRAMMING OF THE HIGHEST-POSSIBLE QUALITY FOR STUDENTS. REPLICATION ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE QUANTITY OF YOUTH SERVED BY THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS BY FINDING NEW AND INNOVATIVE WAYS TO DELIVER PROGRAMS IN CURRENT AREAS SERVED AS WELL AS BY EXPANDING TO OFFER PROVEN PROGRAM MODELS IN NEW AREAS. PROGRAM QUALITY AND FIDELITY ARE IMPROVED THROUGH EVALUATION ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY STRENGTHS AND AREAS FOR GROWTH THAT INFORM THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAM OPERATIONS. EVALUATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN STUDIES WITH THE URBAN INSTITUTE AS WELL AS SHORT TERM OUTCOME EVALUATIONS THAT ALLOW THE FOUNDATION TO IMPROVE PROGRAM QUALITY AND DELIVER IMPROVED SERVICES TO YOUTH.

Program 3
Expenses: $393,222 Revenue: $151,683

YOUTH PROGRAMS: THIS CATEGORY REPRESENTS THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS. ALL STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE HSIP ARE GUARANTEED LIFETIME COLLEGE AND CAREER SUPPORT THROUGH OUR ALUMNI SERVICES PROGRAM...

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YOUTH PROGRAMS: THIS CATEGORY REPRESENTS THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS. ALL STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE HSIP ARE GUARANTEED LIFETIME COLLEGE AND CAREER SUPPORT THROUGH OUR ALUMNI SERVICES PROGRAM SHOULD THEY NEED IT. SERVICES ARE PRIMARILY CONCENTRATED DURING A STUDENT'S FIRST TWO YEARS POST-PROGRAM TO ENSURE CONTINUED CONNECTION TO AN ECONOMICALLY-MOBILE PATHWAY. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE THE ALUMNI INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, EDUCATION, AND CAREER COUNSELING, CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. ADDITIONALLY, THE FOUNDATION HAS MADE ITS PROPRIETARY CURRICULUM AVAILABLE TO OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS ON A LIMITED BASIS, THROUGH STAFF-FACILITATED OR TRAIN-THE-TRAINER OUTREACH MODELS, PROVIDED THAT PROJECT SCOPES AND ORGANIZATIONS ALIGN WITH THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION. THE FOUNDATION'S CURRICULUM WILL BE SELECTED AND MODIFIED, IF NECESSARY, TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PROJECT. THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES REVENUE FOR AN ORGANIZATION'S USE OF THE FOUNDATION'S CURRICULUM, PROFESSIONAL FEES FOR THE FOUNDATION STAFF, AND EXPENSES NECESSARY TO EXECUTE THE PROJECT. DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE FOUNDATION TRANSITIONED TO VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,863,739
Program Service Revenue $3,784,004
Investment Income $856,903
Other Revenue $22,437
TOTAL REVENUE $9,527,083

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $11,279,872
Fundraising Expenses $1,054,443
Program Expenses $11,770,812
Other Expenses $2,367,466
TOTAL EXPENSES $13,647,338

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $9,527,083 $20,828,106 -0.5%
Expenses $13,647,338 $11,435,187 +0.2%
Net Income $-4,120,255 $9,392,919 -1.4%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
17
Employees
1394
Volunteers
500

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$484,860
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARY MENELL ZIENTS BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDREW PLEPLER BOARD VICE CHAIR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREG DESAUTELS BOARD SECRETARY 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA ASSANTE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIETTA COLSTON-DAVIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY DIBBLE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN GREER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE GREGORY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH HARMON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICHOLAS KILAVOS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VERONICA NOLAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL PARKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAHIN REZAI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ESHAUNA SMITH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZED SMITH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTA URQUILLA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANNA VIDALE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK WADE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DUROJAYE ABIODUN CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 35.00
Officer
$174,408 $4,916 $179,324
LLOYD MONIQUE SHERRELL CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER 35.00
Officer
$143,916 $7,760 $151,676
MEEHAN BRENDAN CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 35.00
Officer
$143,541 $10,319 $153,860
ACKLEY CHARLES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BALTIMORE 35.00
Highest
$128,337 $16,836 $145,173
KETCHUM JENNA NATIONAL DIRECTOR, PARTNERSHIPS 35.00
Highest
$132,569 $15,040 $147,609
IBANEZ MARIA NATIONAL DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS 35.00
Highest
$112,556 $7,541 $120,097
OMARY TYRAN NATIONAL DIRECTOR, PROGRAMS 35.00
Highest
$109,223 $14,197 $123,420
ELIZABETH LINDSEY FORMER CEO 0.00
$124,800 $0 $124,800
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $9,527,083 $13,647,338 $22,896,302 $-4,120,255
2022 $20,828,106 $11,435,187 $26,532,495 $9,392,919
2021 $13,601,733 $8,974,545 $17,000,062 $4,627,188
2021 $13,601,733 $8,974,545 $17,000,062 $4,627,188
2020 $11,296,780 $9,653,269 $13,167,205 $1,643,511
2019 $10,234,604 $10,486,986 $10,163,958 $-252,382
2018 $10,359,594 $9,020,219 $10,181,608 $1,339,375
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