The Columbia Urban League Inc

EIN: 570482767 501(c)(3) Human Services

Columbia, SC

Total Revenue
$1,708,808
Total Expenses
$1,879,799
Total Assets
$3,351,137
Net Assets
$3,316,711
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1967
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
James T McLawhorn Jr
Phone
8037998150
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

The Columbia Urban League Inc, founded in 1967, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 10% operating deficit.

Mission

TO ENABLE AFRICAN-AMERICAN AND OTHER UNDER-SERVED COMMUNITIES TO SECURE SELF-RELIANCE, PRIMARILY IN EDUCATION, HEALTH, EMPLOYMENT, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $886,746

ASSISTING YOUTH IN CARE WITH THEIR TRANSITION FROM CARE TO INDEPENDENT LIVING. SERVICES INCLUDE ACADEMIC SUPPORT, FINANCIAL LITERACY, CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, SERVICE...

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ASSISTING YOUTH IN CARE WITH THEIR TRANSITION FROM CARE TO INDEPENDENT LIVING. SERVICES INCLUDE ACADEMIC SUPPORT, FINANCIAL LITERACY, CONFLICT MANAGEMENT, YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, SERVICE LEARNING, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, COLLEGE ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER WRAP AROUND SERVICES.

Program 2
Expenses: $281,047

JOB TRAINING AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT FOR UNDER-SERVED POPULATIONS. PROVIDING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH APPRENTICISHIPS, CAREER SHADOWING, ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT WITH AN EMPHISIS ON DUAL EDUCATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $39,189

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUTH PURSUING HIGHER EDUCATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,319,600
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $79,285
Other Revenue $309,923
TOTAL REVENUE $1,708,808

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $720,851
Fundraising Expenses $91,346
Program Expenses $1,206,982
Other Expenses $1,158,948
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,879,799

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,708,808 $1,869,963 -0.1%
Expenses $1,879,799 $1,507,174 +0.2%
Net Income $-170,991 $362,789 -1.5%
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
28
Independent Members
29
Employees
24
Volunteers
35

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
7
$199,798
Total Directors
29
$199,798
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
James T McLawhorn Jr President & CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$178,798 $21,000 $199,798
JAMES BENNETT MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXIS SNIPE CAMPBELL Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN DUPLAGA MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEVINE DASH JR MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
J HOLT CHETWOOD Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILL MANNING MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KOURTNEY MOODY MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONY GRANT Invest Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK MUNDY MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANCENIA B HEIZER MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRUCE HUGHES MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENEE JOYE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TONY GRANT MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIS LANGLEY III MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR GREGORY LITTLE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOUIS B LYNN MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MCCLELLAN CHAIRPERSON 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LLOYD THURMOND MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THELMA JONES-WALKER FIRST VICE CHAI 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES WEST MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL STRANGE MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY SEABROOK ESQ MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTHA SCOTT SMITH MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE SOLANO 2ND VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE XANTHAKOS MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE ZIVONY MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRANCE A FORD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOU KENNEDY MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $1,708,808 $1,879,799 $3,351,137 $-170,991
2023 $1,869,963 $1,507,174 $3,496,551 $362,789
2022 $2,587,840 $1,541,767 $3,057,847 $1,046,073
2022 $2,565,374 $1,615,157 $2,984,555 $950,217
2021 $1,467,098 $1,428,799 $2,143,937 $38,299
2020 $2,089,688 $1,315,727 $2,141,470 $773,961
2019 $1,732,396 $1,782,091 $1,247,027 $-49,695
2018 $1,941,911 $2,157,009 $1,354,832 $-215,098
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