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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Total |
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 4,799,189 | 4,161,019 | 4,460,486 | 3,188,008 | 2,457,899 | 19,066,601 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 4,799,189 | 4,161,019 | 4,460,486 | 3,188,008 | 2,457,899 | 19,066,601 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 19,066,601 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 4,799,189 | 4,161,019 | 4,460,486 | 3,188,008 | 2,457,899 | 19,066,601 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 303,630 | 322,377 | 332,521 | 301,965 | 1,260,493 | |
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 82,126 | 147,237 | 192,129 | 145,728 | 361,903 | 929,123 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 21,701,084 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2018 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2018 |
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1
Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2018 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018: | ||||
| a From 2013....... | ||||
| b From 2014....... | ||||
| c From 2015....... | ||||
| d From 2016....... | ||||
| e From 2017....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2018 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2013 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2018 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2018 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2018, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2018. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2014...... | ||||
| b Excess from 2015..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2016..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| PART II, LINE 10 | PROGRAM SERVICE FEES 30,461 INSURANCE PROCEEDS 247,914 AUCTION PROCEEDS 113,441 REGISTRATION FEES 16,275 SCHOLARSHIPS 10,100 TICKET SALES 57,427 OTHER REVENUE 453,505 |
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | THE GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE (GWUL OR THE LEAGUE) IS ON A MISSION TO INCREASE THE ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL EMPOWERMENT OF HISTORICALLY VULNERABLE AND DIVERSE POPULATIONS. FOR 80 YEARS, THE LEAGUE HAS STOOD ON SOCIETYS FRONTLINES AS WELL AS IN THE TRENCHES SERVING AS A SAFETY NET AND FACILITATOR OF OPPORTUNITY IN WASHINGTON, DC AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, MARYLAND. AS ONE OF THE DISTRICTS OLDEST CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS, THE LEAGUE CONTINUES TO CARVE A DISTINCTIVE PATH TOWARDS JUSTICE AND FAIR PLAY BY PUTTING FAMILIES FIRST AND CATERING TO THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND THE ELDERLY, AND EVERYONE IN BETWEEN. SINCE 1938, GWUL HAS GUIDED INDIVIDUALS ON THE ROAD TO SELF- SUFFICIENCY, IMPACTING OVER THREE MILLION LIVES. THE GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE IS A 501(C) (3) NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION, A MEMBER AGENCY OF THE UNITED WAY OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA AND ONE OF OVER 90 AFFILIATES OF THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | HOME PURCHASE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THE GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE IS A LEAD ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE DISTRICT'S HOME OWNERSHIP ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS INCLUDING HPAP, EAHP AND NEAHP WHICH PLAYS A PIVOTAL ROLE IN BRINGING TOGETHER THOSE IN SEARCH OF A HOME AND THEIR NEW ABODES. HPAP ENABLES LOWER-AND MODERATE-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AND DISTRICT EMPLOYEES TO PURCHASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN WASHINGTON, D.C. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS CAN RECEIVE UP TO 104,000 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PURCHASE SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSES, CONDOMINIUMS, AND COOPERATIVE APARTMENTS. FUNDS CAN BE USED FOR ACQUISITION ASSISTANCE AND/OR CLOSING COSTS. THIS ACQUISITION ASSISTANCE IS IN THE FORM OF 0% INTEREST DEFERRED LOAN. LOAN AMOUNTS ARE DETERMINED BY A COMBINATION OF FACTORS, INCLUDING INCOME, HOUSEHOLD SIZE, AND THE NUMBER OF ASSETS THAT AN APPLICANT CAN COMMIT TOWARD THE PURCHASE PRICE OF A HOME. IN FISCAL 2019, GWUL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DHCD ASSISTED 247 FAMILIES IN PURCHASING HOMES THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C | EMERGENCY SERVICES GWUL PROVIDES A SUITE OF EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. THE LEAGUE HAS BEEN A LONG STANDING SAFETY NET FOR OUR COMMUNITY PROVIDING SHORT TERM CRISES INTERVENTION. THESE PROGRAMS COVER EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE FOR RENTAL ARREARS, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION, AND DISRUPTION OF WATER, GAS AND ELECTRICITY SERVICE. OUR COMMUNITY IS STILL DEALING WITH THE PROLONGED EFFECTS OF AN ECONOMIC CRISIS THAT IS FORCING VULNERABLE POPULATIONS TO CHOOSE BETWEEN BASIC NEEDS AND PAYING THEIR UTILITIES. OUR SERVICES ARE FREE AND WE GLADLY PARTNER WITH PEPCO AND WASA TO ASSIST CLIENTS UNABLE TO PAY THEIR WATER, ELECTRICITY OR OTHER UTILITIES. THE UTILITY ASSISTANCE SECTOR OF THIS PROGRAM SERVED 1,400 CLIENTS. THE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ERAP) HELPS LOW INCOME DISTRICT RESIDENTS GET CAUGHT UP ON THEIR RENT AND GET BACK ON THEIR FEET. APPLICANTS CAN GET UP TO 6,000 IN AID TO PAY OVERDUE RENT. AS MUCH AS 900 CAN BE OBTAINED FOR A SECURITY DEPOSIT AND FIRST MONTHS RENT. IN FISCAL 2019 THE LEAGUE HELPED 270 RESIDENTS THROUGH THE ERAP PROGRAM. THE RAPID EXIT PROGRAM DIVERTS DISTRICT RESIDENTS WHO ARE SUFFERING FROM OR FACING HOMELESSNESS FROM DC SHELTERS. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE CAN BE USED FOR FIRST MONTHS RENT, SECURITY DEPOSITS, HOST HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES, AND RELOCATION. IN FISCAL YEAR 2019 THE RAPID EXIT PROGRAM HELPED PREVENT OR CURTAIL HOMELESSNESS FOR 113 RESIDENTS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D | GWUL'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDED COACHING, MENTORING, AND TRAINING FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESSES. THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDED SPONSORSHIPS FOR BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS FOR YOUNG ADULT ENTREPRENEURS. THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDED SPONSORSHIP OF YOUTH ATTENDANCE TO CAMP ATWATER IN NORTH BROOKFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS AND THE NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE YOUTH CONFERENCE IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ALSO AWARDED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH-SCHOOL AND CURRENT COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO LIVE AND/OR ATTEND SCHOOL IN WASHINGTON, DC, PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD OR MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MD. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW. AFTER REVIEW THE BOARD IS ASKED TO VOTE TO APPROVE THE 990 FOR SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | ALL EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS, AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ANNUALLY. IF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE DISCLOSED THEY ARE REPORTED AS NECESSARY AND REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT & CEO. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | COMPENSATION WAS DETERMINED BASED ON DATA FOR COMPARABLE ROLES ACCORDING TO GUIDESTAR. COMPENSATION IS ALSO APPROVED BY THE BOARD GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. CHANGES TO THE CEO'S COMPENSATION IS COMMUNICATED AS PART OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE CEO. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | COMPENSATION WAS DETERMINED BASED ON DATA FOR COMPARABLE ROLES ACCORDING TO GUIDESTAR. COMPENSATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | PROGRAM CONSULTING 36,903 0 0 MARKETING & PR CONSULTING 0 76,777 0 SUB-CONTRACTOR SERVICES 295,767 0 0 HR CONSULTING 0 2,250 0 OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES 71,586 8,770 0 TOTAL 404,256 87,797 0 |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 376,336 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES -376,336 |
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