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Urban Word Nyc Inc.

Urban Word Nyc Inc.

New York, NY
Tax ID32-0250944

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About this organization

Revenue

$842,330

Expenses

$959,779

Website

urbanwordnyc.org

Mission

In addition, UW also serves youth in homeless shelters or alternative incarceration facilities and hosts events for young people in a range of community centers, religious spaces and commercial venues across the city.

About

Providing platforms for critical literacy, youth development and leadership through free and uncensored writing, college preparation and performance opportunities. WORKSHOPS ARE STUDENT-CENTERED ENVIRONMENTS WHERE YOUNG WRITERS CAN EXPERIMENT, EXPLORE AND EVENTUALLY PERFORM THEIR WORK. PERFORMANCES HELP TEENS ANNUALLY WITH FREE WRITING AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENGAGE EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, ARTISTIC AND PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT WITH VARIOUS COMPETITIONS AND OPEN MIC NIGHTS.URBAN WORD HOLDS VARIOUS TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT AIM TO EXAMINE CRITICAL ISSUES AFFECTING TODAYS YOUTH, WHILE PROVIDING CREATIVE AND PRACTICAL RESOURCES TO ADDRESS THEM.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “The mission of urban word nyc (the organization) is to champion the voices of new york city youth by providing platforms for critical literacy, youth development and leadership through free and uncensored writing, college preparation and performance opportunities. urban word nyc serves aspiring young writers from across new york city's five boroughs. it's target population reflects the makeup of the public institutions from which they are largely drawn (40% african american, 20% latino, 18% asian/pacific islander, 15% white, 5% middle eastern and 2% other), over 95% of which attend title i schools (free or reduced lunch).”.

When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “In addition, uw also serves youth in homeless shelters or alternative incarceration facilities and hosts events for young people in a range of community centers, religious spaces and commercial venues across the city.”.

  • According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as NY.
  • As of 2019, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 6 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$117,449.
  • The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is not based on a review and endorsement process by an independent body.
  • The organization has 14 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2009.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $464,062 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $11,408 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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