Public Benefit : Community and Housing Development

Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation

Dedicated to serving the communities in South Minneapolis

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (65.13)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 76.3%    
Administrative Expenses 9.0%    
Fundraising Expenses 14.6%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.05    
Efficiency Rating    
      (35.13)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 31.9%    
Program Expenses Growth 12.0%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.11    
Capacity Rating    
      (30.00)

Income Statement     (FYE 12/2007)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $10,389,443
Other Revenue $317,279
Total Revenue $10,706,722
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $2,755,888
Administrative Expenses $325,446
Fundraising Expenses $527,422
Total Functional Expenses $3,608,756
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $7,097,966
   
Net Assets $20,605,951

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Contact Information

Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation
3041 Fourth Avenue, South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
tel: (612) 882-1027
fax: (612) 882-2507
EIN: 36-3558710

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Leadership      (FYE 12/2007)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
W. Arthur Erickson President, CEO (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) $97,462 2.70%

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Mission

Urban Ventures Leadership Foundation opened in 1993 as a faith-based, community development organization dedicated to serving the communities in South Minneapolis. The mission of Urban Ventures is to build successful community within the city by: developing youth leadership; strengthening families; and creating meaningful work opportunities. The programs of Urban Ventures serve more than 2,500 youth and adults each year. Urban Ventures' comprehensive approach to healing the community is woven into all of our programs. It is our goal to touch the head, the heart, and the hurt of each individual who walks through our doors. Our holistic efforts take the form of educational programs, empowerment groups, mentoring, and other important collaborations with community partners.

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