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    Louisville Urban League

    Louisville Urban League

     

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    501(c)(3) organization

    Donations are tax-deductible

    http://www.lul.org/

    1535 West Broadway
    Lousiville KY 40203

    502-585-4622


    Lousiville KY | IRS ruling year: 1963 | EIN: 61-0444771  

     

    Organization Mission

    As an active partner, leader and catalyst, the Louisville Urban League assists African Americans, other minority groups, and the disadvantaged to attain social and e ... (More)

     


    Rating Information

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    Great


    This charity's score is 94%, earning it a Four-Star rating.


    This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 90% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

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    Historical Ratings  
    alert icon Proceed with Caution - Reported Other Material Lawsuit

    On June 13, 2023, WHAS11 reported on the operations of Louisville Urban League in an article titled, "Urban League asks judge to toss lawsuit; says no proof to financial misconduct claims made by former president." For more information, please see WHAS11 article.

    • On June 13, 2023, WLKY published an article titled "Louisville Urban League files motion to have lawsuit by former president dismissed." For more information, please see WLKY article

    For more information about our alerts methodology, see here.

    Rating Report

    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
    Impact & ResultsAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability

     

    Accountability & Finance

     

    Score

    93

    Most Recent Fiscal Year:
    FY 2022

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

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    Key Accountability Metrics

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    Majority Independent Board Members - 95% independent members10 out of 10 points  
    Independent Board Size - 22 independent members10 out of 10 points  
    Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee20 out of 20 points  
    Material Diversion of Assets - None20 out of 20 points  

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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    Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Whistleblower Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Document Retention and Destruction - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes5 out of 5 points  
    Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Loans to/from Officers - Missing5 out of 5 points  

    Website Disclosures

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    Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points  

    Financial Metrics

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    Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 44.26%16 out of 25 points  
    Program Expense: Ratio - 66.98%21 out of 25 points  
    Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.0125 out of 25 points  
    Working Capital: Ratio - 3.39 years25 out of 25 points  

    Additional Information

    Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available  
    Salary of Key Persons - Data Available  
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available  
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available  

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