GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE INC

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1938

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

GEORGE H LAMBERT JR

Phone

2022658200

Tax Period

2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE INC, founded in 1938, is a major nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $159.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE ("GWUL OR "THE LEAGUE") ENVISIONS A DC METRO AREA INCLUSIVE OF FLOURISHING, MULTI-GENERATIONAL, BLACK COMMUNITIES WHERE MEMBERS THRIVE WITHOUT THE HINDRANCE OF SYSTEMIC MINORITIZATION AND RACIAL VIOLENCE. THUS, THE LEAGUE IS ON A MISSION TO INCREASE THE MONETARY AND POLITICAL WELLNESS AND POWER OF HISTORICALLY DISENFRANCHISED AND ECONOMICALLY EXCLUDED BLACK AND OTHER POPULATIONS OF COLOR. GWUL CONCURRENTLY WORKS TO ADVANCE RACIAL EQUITY AS A MECHANISM TO ACHIEVE EQUITY WHILE ALSO PROMOTING SELF-RELIANCE AND POLITICAL PARITY. OUR WORK COMBATS GENERATIONAL WEATHERING, PSYCHOLOGICAL OPPRESSION, STRUCTURAL BARRIERS, LOST WEALTH, AND COMMUNITY DISPLACEMENT.FOR 84 YEARS, THE LEAGUE HAS IMPACTED MILLIONS OF LIVES, STANDING BOTH ON SOCIETY'S FRONTLINES AND IN THE TRENCHES, SERVING AS A SAFETY NET AND OPPORTUNITY FACILITATOR IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON DC COMMUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $14,295,328

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCESTABILITY PATHWAYS: EASING ACCESS TO EMERGENCY FUNDS AND PUBLIC BENEFITSWE PROVIDE CHANNELS OF FINANCIAL RECOVERY BY DISTRIBUTING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AT RISK OF...

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCESTABILITY PATHWAYS: EASING ACCESS TO EMERGENCY FUNDS AND PUBLIC BENEFITSWE PROVIDE CHANNELS OF FINANCIAL RECOVERY BY DISTRIBUTING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AT RISK OF EVICTION, FOOD INSECURITY, UTILITY DISRUPTIONS, EDUCATION DELAYS OR MEDICAL NEGLECT. OUR FINANCIAL AID INCLUDES: PAYMENT OF RENTAL ARREARS PAYDOWN OF PAST DUE UTILITY BILLS CASH FOR LIFE'S EMERGENCIES EVICTION DIVERSION SUPPORT ACCESS SUPPORT FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ADVOCACY TO END POVERTY POLICIES

Program 2

Expenses: $142,568,046

HOUSING SERVICESHOMEOWNERSHIP PATHWAYS: FROM ROOMING TO RENTING TO OWNINGOUR WORK STRETCHES FROM PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS TO MAKING HOMEOWNERSHIP A REALITY BY HELPING CLIENTS AVOID THE TRAUMAS OF...

HOUSING SERVICESHOMEOWNERSHIP PATHWAYS: FROM ROOMING TO RENTING TO OWNINGOUR WORK STRETCHES FROM PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS TO MAKING HOMEOWNERSHIP A REALITY BY HELPING CLIENTS AVOID THE TRAUMAS OF EVICTION AND FORECLOSURE WHILE PREPARING OTHERS FOR THE RIGORS AND REWARDS OF HOME OWNERSHIP. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: CLOSING COST & DOWN PAYMENT FUNDING HOUSING COUNSELING & EDUCATION HOME OWNERSHIP ACADEMY FORECLOSURE & LOAN MODIFICATION SUPPORT WEATHERIZATION ADVOCACY FOR FAIR CREDIT REPORTING

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $160,083,520

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $-171,704

TOTAL REVENUE $159,911,816

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $50,885

Salaries & Benefits $7,977,638

Fundraising Expenses $626,663

Program Expenses $156,863,374

Other Expenses $151,233,285

TOTAL EXPENSES $159,261,808

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$159,911,816	$125,125,831	+0.3%
Expenses	$159,261,808	$124,329,016	+0.3%
Net Income	$650,008	$796,815	-0.2%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

106

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

$417,415

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ANNA SCHNEIDER	GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA MITCHELL ESQ	GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BERNARD SCOTT	GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRANDI PETWAY	SECRETARY	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLES W JOHNSON IV	CHAIR GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID GEANACOPOULOS	GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID R WHITE	CHAIR FINANCE COMMITTEE	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAWN C HENDRICKS PMP	CHAIR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DOROTHY PAGE-PROCTOR	GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ELLEN GRANBERG	GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEOFF CRAWFORD	GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESSE J PRICE	CHAIRMAN-OFFICIO	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN HOUSTON	PRESIDENT, THURSDAY NETWORK	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELE V HAGANS	GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHELLE KIMBROUGH MA	GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MONICA HAMMOND	FIRST VICE CHAIR	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MONIQUE LANAUX	CHAIR DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NORMA C BARFIELD	GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RENEE MCPHATTER	PROXY	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REV DR KENDRICK CURRY	GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD FORTUNE	GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RIZWAN RIZZY QURESHI ESQ	GENERAL COUNSEL	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBIN T BROWDER	PRESIDENT, GWUL GUILD	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHEN HORBLITT	GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TATIANA ROYSTER	GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRAVORIS CULPEPPER	GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
WILLA HALL SMITH	GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GEROGE H LAMBERT JR	CEO	40.00	Officer	$187,177	$0	$187,177
KIMBERLY CORBIN	CAFO	60.00	Officer	$230,238	$0	$230,238
ERICA FELLS	PROGRAM DIRECTOR, HOMELESS PREVENTION	40.00	Highest	$120,686	$0	$120,686
SYLVIE LAFONTANT	FINANCE DIRECTOR	40.00	Highest	$107,585	$0	$107,585
DELICIA WILLIAMS	CLINICAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR, CAREER MOBILITY ACTION	40.00	Highest	$101,148	$0	$101,148

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	$159,911,816	$159,261,808	$14,628,040	$650,008
2023	$125,125,831	$124,329,016	$22,613,335	$796,815
2023	$125,125,831	$124,329,016	$22,613,335	$796,815
2022	$37,579,443	$37,670,139	$11,622,213	$-90,696
2021	$10,848,206	$10,784,626	$7,816,976	$63,580
2020	$4,559,769	$4,531,116	$8,556,240	$28,653
2019	$3,351,919	$4,272,203	$7,512,911	$-920,284