Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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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)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 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.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 108,790,942 | 144,104,296 | 138,719,045 | 117,780,179 | 116,586,031 | 625,980,493 |
| 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 | 1,310 | 1,118 | 925 | 553 | 289 | 4,195 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | 0 | |||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | 0 | |||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | 108,792,252 | 144,105,414 | 138,719,970 | 117,780,732 | 116,586,320 | 625,984,688 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 625,984,688 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 108,792,252 | 144,105,414 | 138,719,970 | 117,780,732 | 116,586,320 | 625,984,688 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 1,209,958 | 1,296,772 | 2,243,585 | 4,331,319 | 4,548,544 | 13,630,178 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | 0 | |||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 1,209,958 | 1,296,772 | 2,243,585 | 4,331,319 | 4,548,544 | 13,630,178 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | 16,998 | 51,638 | 68,636 | |||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | 43,419 | 19,970 | 9,515 | -251,141 | 3,906,282 | 3,728,045 |
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 110,045,629 | 145,439,154 | 140,973,070 | 121,912,548 | 125,041,146 | 643,411,547 |
| 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 0.015 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 0.035 | 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 | 1 | |
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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 | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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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 2024 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024: | ||||
| a From 2019....... | ||||
| b From 2020....... | ||||
| c From 2021....... | ||||
| d From 2022....... | ||||
| e From 2023....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, 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 2024. 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 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2024..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 Other Income | DESCRIPTION - ADJUSTMENT TO UNCOLLECTIBLE ALLOWANCE & OTHER MISCELLANEOUS, COLUMN A - 43419.0, COLUMN B - 19970.0, COLUMN C - 9515.0, COLUMN D - -251141.0, COLUMN E - 3906282.0, COLUMN F - 3728045.0; |
| Software ID: | 24020961 |
| Software Version: | 2024v5.1 |
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services | (Expenses $ 64,438,985 including grants of $ 5,372,987)(Revenue $ 46,571) URBAN CONDUCTED ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES INCLUDING RESEARCH AND DATA ANALYSIS, CONVENINGS, DATA TOOLS AND MODELING, STRATEGIC ADVISING, PROGRAM EVALUATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, THAT FOCUSED ON ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL POLICY ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons | SHAUN DONOVAN, A TRUSTEE OF THE URBAN INSTITUTE, IS THE CEO AND PRESIDENT OF ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARTNERS. SARAH ROSEN WARTELL, PRESIDENT OF THE URBAN INSTITUTE, ALSO SERVES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY PARTNERS. - Business relationship |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body | A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ACCOUNTING LEADERSHIP, WHO PERFORMS AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF THE DRAFT. CHANGES ARE INCORPORATED INTO A SECOND DRAFT, WHICH IS PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT FOR REVIEW. A FINAL DRAFT IS THEN PREPARED AND PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. ONCE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S REVIEW IS COMPLETE, THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO FILING. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy | URBAN'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES ANY TRUSTEE TO DISCLOSE IN GOOD FAITH THE EXISTENCE OF ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST BEFORE A DECISION OF THE BOARD OR OPPORTUNITY TO INFLUENCE OR INFORM A DECISION BY MANAGEMENT OR STAFF AND TO NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY RELEVANT DELIBERATIONS OR DECISIONS. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS MUST COMPLETE A STATEMENT ACKNOWLEDGING THEY HAVE RECEIVED, READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO COMPLY WTH THE POLICY AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTITUTE'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE. THE CORPORATE SECRETARY ENSURES THESE STATEMENTS ARE RECEIVED FROM ALL TRUSTEES AND ENSURES THAT THE CHAIR AND RELEVANT TRUSTEES ARE AWARE OF ANY NOTICES OF CONFLICT. FURTHERMORE, THE INSTITUTE'S "STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT" POLICY CONTAINS A SECTION ON CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE POLICY IS REQUIRED READING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND IS INCLUDED IN EMPLOYEE TRAINING ON ETHICAL CONDUCT. DETAILED REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCEDURES EXIST FOR ALL EXPENDITURES, ENSURING STRONG INTERNAL CONTROL AND COMPLIANCE WITH ORGANIZATIONAL POLICIES. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official | THE SALARY FOR THE PRESIDENT IS SET BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. EACH YEAR THE CHAIR OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS PROVIDED SALARY SURVEYS FOR THE PRESIDENTS/CEOS OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING MANY IN THE SAME GEOGRAPHIC AREA. THE CHAIR IS ALSO PROVIDED NATIONAL SALARY SURVEYS FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS IN LIKE-SIZED ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS UPWARD ASSESSMENTS OF THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRESIDENT BY OTHER SENIOR STAFF. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS IN PRIVATE SESSION WITHOUT THE PRESIDENT TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS THESE MATERIALS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S REVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT'S PERFORMANCE AND SALARY IS DISCUSSED WITH THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, WITH THE PRESIDENT RECUSING HERSELF. THE CHAIR PROVIDES A WRITTEN SUMMARY OF THE DISCUSSION AND THE APPROVED SALARY IN A MEMO TO THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES AND CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees | The salaries for Urban's five next highest paid employees are set by the President and reviewed and approved by the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees. Each year the members of the Executive Committee are provided with relevant market salary survey information as comparability data to assist in assessing the salaries paid to employees in similar positions by similar organizations including many in the same geographic area. The President consults with senior staff of the Institute to discuss the performance of the five individuals. Based on these discussions and the salary surveys mentioned above, the President makes salary recommendations to the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee reviews these recommendations, as well as the salary survey information, to approve the compensation of Urban's five highest paid individuals. The Chair provides a written summary of the discussion and the approved salary in a memo to the Chief Operations Officer and Vice President of Human Resources. Salaries of other officers are determined by the President in consultation with the Chief Operations Officer and Vice President of Human Resources and others who have observed the performance of these individuals. The salary increases for these individuals must fall within the institute's annual budget, which is approved by the board of trustees. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public | THE URBAN INSTITUTE MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. SUCH REQUESTS ARE GENERALLY FROM POTENTIAL GRANTORS AND FUNDERS IN RESPONSE TO A GRANT APPLICATION OR REQUEST FOR FUNDING FOR SPECIFIC PROJECTS. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees | OTHER - Total Expense: 6215802, Program Service Expense: 4074020, Management and General Expenses: 2141782, Fundraising Expenses: ; SUBCONTRACTORS - Total Expense: 9499222, Program Service Expense: 9499222, Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; CONSULTANT FEES AND EXPENSES - Total Expense: 3189695, Program Service Expense: 3041116, Management and General Expenses: 128158, Fundraising Expenses: 20421; PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACTS - Total Expense: 50380, Program Service Expense: 46823, Management and General Expenses: 2807, Fundraising Expenses: 750; TEMPORARY HELP - Total Expense: 59249, Program Service Expense: 43828, Management and General Expenses: 12670, Fundraising Expenses: 2751; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; - Total Expense: , Program Service Expense: , Management and General Expenses: , Fundraising Expenses: ; |
| Software ID: | 24020961 |
| Software Version: | 2024v5.1 |