Nonprofit · EIN 53-0208981
GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE INC
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $170,236,163 | $170,155,766 | $80,397 | $27,752,399 | $26,002,989 | $1,749,410 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $159,911,816 | $159,261,808 | $650,008 | $14,628,040 | $12,962,039 | $1,666,001 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $125,125,831 | $124,329,016 | $796,815 | $22,613,335 | $21,610,346 | $1,002,989 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $170,164,107
- of which government grants
- $167,707,211
- Membership dues
- $11,423
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$371,429
- Other revenue
- $72,056
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $30,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $446,796
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,451,994
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,300,254
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $1,686,261
- Travel
- $106,337
- Depreciation
- $319,876
- Program services (functional)
- $167,397,539
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,218,212
- Fundraising (functional)
- $540,015
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,628,040
- Total assets, end of year
- $27,752,399
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,002,989
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,749,410
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,776,991
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,204,946
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $544,464
- Gross receipts
- $170,683,983
- Employees
- 147
- Volunteers
- 500
- Year formed
- 1938
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE H LAMBERT JR | CEO Officer | 1 | $225,184 |
| KIMBERLY CORBIN | CAFO Key employee | 1 | $221,612 |
| FELLS ERICA | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $129,155 |
| LAFONTANT SYLVIE | FINANCE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,986 |
| TATE FURARD | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,549 |
| CUMMINGS BETSY | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,930 |
| OATES KENDRA | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,334 |
| DAWN C HENDRICKS PMP | CHAIR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| REV DR KENDRICK CURRY | FIRST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| BRANDI PETWAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| RIZWAN RIZZY QURESHI ESQ | GENERAL COUNSEL Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CHARLES W JOHNSON IV | CHAIR GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DAVID R WHITE | CHAIR FINANCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JESSE J PRICE | CHAIRMAN-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MONIQUE LANAUX | CHAIR DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN HOUSTON | PRESIDENT, THURSDAY NETWORK Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ROBIN T BROWDER | PRESIDENT, GWUL GUILD Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| RICHARD FORTUNE | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DAVID GEANACOPOULOS | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE KIMBROUGH MA | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ANNA SCHNEIDER | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TRAVORIS CULPEPPER | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ELLEN GRANBERG | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| BARBARA MITCHELL ESQ | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TATIANA ROYSTER | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 32 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLY CORBIN | CAFO Officer | 60 | $230,238 |
| GEROGE H LAMBERT JR | CEO Officer | 40 | $187,177 |
| ERICA FELLS | PROGRAM DIRECTOR, HOMELESS PREVENTION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,686 |
| SYLVIE LAFONTANT | FINANCE DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,585 |
| DELICIA WILLIAMS | CLINICAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR, CAREER MOBILITY ACTION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,148 |
| ANNA SCHNEIDER | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| BARBARA MITCHELL ESQ | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| BERNARD SCOTT | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| BRANDI PETWAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| CHARLES W JOHNSON IV | CHAIR GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DAVID GEANACOPOULOS | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DAVID R WHITE | CHAIR FINANCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DAWN C HENDRICKS PMP | CHAIR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DOROTHY PAGE-PROCTOR | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ELLEN GRANBERG | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| GEOFF CRAWFORD | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JESSE J PRICE | CHAIRMAN-OFFICIO Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN HOUSTON | PRESIDENT, THURSDAY NETWORK Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MICHELE V HAGANS | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE KIMBROUGH MA | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MONICA HAMMOND | FIRST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MONIQUE LANAUX | CHAIR DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| NORMA C BARFIELD | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| RENEE MCPHATTER | PROXY Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| REV DR KENDRICK CURRY | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| RICHARD FORTUNE | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| RIZWAN RIZZY QURESHI ESQ | GENERAL COUNSEL Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ROBIN T BROWDER | PRESIDENT, GWUL GUILD Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN HORBLITT | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TATIANA ROYSTER | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| TRAVORIS CULPEPPER | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| WILLA HALL SMITH | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 29 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIMBERLY CORBIN | CAFO Officer | 60 | $227,581 |
| GEROGE H LAMBERT JR | CEO Officer | 40 | $178,931 |
| TIKISHA WILSON | PROGRAM DIRECTOR - HOUSING CENTER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $120,608 |
| DAWN C HENDRICKS PMP | CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MONICA HAMMOND | FIRST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRANDI PETWAY | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RIZWAN RIZZY QURESHI ESQ | GENERAL COUNSEL Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLYN ELLISON | CHAIR GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID R WHITE | CHAIR FINANCE COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHEN A HORBLITT | CHAIR ADVOCACY COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN MAURELUS | CHAIR DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATELYN JACKSON NNAKE | CHAIR EVENT COMMITTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DERIN ODUYE | PRESIDENT, THURSDAY NETWORK Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBIN T BROWDER | PRESIDENT, GWUL GUILD Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARC K BATTLE | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JUSTIN BUFORD | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEOFF CRAWFORD | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD FORTUNE | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID GEANACOPOULOS | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELE V HAGANS | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MONICA HAMMOND | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARRY JAMES | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES W JOHNSON IV | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHELLE KIMBROUGH MA | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MONIQUE LANAUX | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| RODNEY MARTIN | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JAMES A PITTMAN | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ANNA SCHNEIDER | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| MARK S WRIGHTON | GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2901 14TH ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009-6839
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- GEORGE H LAMBERT JR, 2901 14TH STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20009
- Signed the 990
- DR FAITH GIBSON HUBBARD, INTERIM CEO
- Phone
- (202) 265-8200
- Website
- WWW.GWUL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SB & COMPANY LLC
Mission
THE GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE ("GWUL OR "THE LEAGUE") ENVISIONS A DC METRO AREA INCLUSIVE OF FLOURISHING, MULTI-GENERATIONAL, BLACK COMMUNITIES WHERE MEMBERS THRIVE WITHOUT THE HINDRANCE OF SYSTEMIC MINORITIZATION AND RACIAL VIOLENCE. THUS, THE LEAGUE IS ON A MISSION TO INCREASE THE MONETARY AND POLITICAL WELLNESS AND POWER OF HISTORICALLY DISENFRANCHISED AND ECONOMICALLY EXCLUDED BLACK AND OTHER POPULATIONS OF COLOR. GWUL CONCURRENTLY WORKS TO ADVANCE RACIAL EQUITY AS A MECHANISM TO ACHIEVE EQUITY WHILE ALSO PROMOTING SELF-RELIANCE AND POLITICAL PARITY. OUR WORK COMBATS GENERATIONAL WEATHERING, PSYCHOLOGICAL OPPRESSION, STRUCTURAL BARRIERS, LOST WEALTH, AND COMMUNITY DISPLACEMENT.FOR 84 YEARS, THE LEAGUE HAS IMPACTED MILLIONS OF LIVES, STANDING BOTH ON SOCIETY'S FRONTLINES AND IN THE TRENCHES, SERVING AS A SAFETY NET AND OPPORTUNITY FACILITATOR IN THE GREATER WASHINGTON DC COMMUNITY.
Program accomplishments
- EMERGENCY ASSISTANCESTABILITY PATHWAYS: EASING ACCESS TO EMERGENCY FUNDS AND PUBLIC BENEFITSWE PROVIDE CHANNELS OF FINANCIAL RECOVERY BY DISTRIBUTING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES AT RISK OF EVICTION, FOOD INSECURITY, UTILITY DISRUPTIONS, EDUCATION DELAYS OR MEDICAL NEGLECT. OUR FINANCIAL AID INCLUDES: PAYMENT OF RENTAL ARREARS PAYDOWN OF PAST DUE UTILITY BILLS CASH FOR LIFE'S EMERGENCIES EVICTION DIVERSION SUPPORT ACCESS SUPPORT FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS EXPERIENCING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ADVOCACY TO END POVERTY POLICIESExpenses $9,685,503
- HOUSING SERVICESHOMEOWNERSHIP PATHWAYS: FROM ROOMING TO RENTING TO OWNINGOUR WORK STRETCHES FROM PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS TO MAKING HOMEOWNERSHIP A REALITY BY HELPING CLIENTS AVOID THE TRAUMAS OF EVICTION AND FORECLOSURE WHILE PREPARING OTHERS FOR THE RIGORS AND REWARDS OF HOME OWNERSHIP. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE: CLOSING COST & DOWN PAYMENT FUNDING HOUSING COUNSELING & EDUCATION HOME OWNERSHIP ACADEMY FORECLOSURE & LOAN MODIFICATION SUPPORT WEATHERIZATION ADVOCACY FOR FAIR CREDIT REPORTINGExpenses $156,448,707 · grants $30,000
- FAMILY WELLNESSExpenses $1,263,329
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 53-0208981
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1953
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P22Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $27,752,399
- Income (IRS master file)
- $170,683,983
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $170,236,163 | $170,155,766 | $27,752,399 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $159,911,816 | $159,261,808 | $14,628,040 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $125,125,831 | $124,329,016 | $22,613,335 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $37,579,443 | $37,670,139 | $11,622,213 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 53-0208981).
Questions about GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE INC
- What is the EIN of GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE INC is 53-0208981.
- Is GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1953.
- Are donations to GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names GEORGE H LAMBERT JR.
- Who are the officers and directors of GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $225,184 (GEORGE H LAMBERT JR, CEO).
- How much revenue does GREATER WASHINGTON URBAN LEAGUE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $170,236,163, expenses of $170,155,766 and total assets of $27,752,399 at year end.
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