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Los Angeles Urban League

Empowering Communities. Changing Lives.

Los Angeles, CA   |  http://www.laul.org

Mission

Los Angeles Urban League serves, educates and empowers African Americans and other minorities to secure economic self-reliance and civil rights by providing targeted social programs and advocating for issues that benefit our communities.

Ruling year info

1945

President & CEO

Mr. Michael A. Lawson

Main address

4401 Crenshaw Blvd. Suite 201

Los Angeles, CA 90043 USA

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EIN

95-1691288

NTEE code info

Urban League (P22)

Civil Rights, Social Action, and Advocacy N.E.C. (R99)

Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement (S20)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Communication

Programs and results

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Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Education

BIZ CAMP: A Summer Entrepreneurial Business Institute for students ages 13-18 who reside in Los Angeles County.  “BizCamp,” the two-week summer institute invites students to take a critical look at the needs of their community and then take action by developing an original business concept to positively create opportunity. All of this leads up to the grand finale the presentation of their business plan in the hopes of receiving a cash award to be applied to the development of their business moving forward.
PROJECT READY: College and career success program for high school students. In addition to providing students and parents with the information they need to apply and afford college, students can also receive: Math, STEM, & other academic , Essay writing/editing, SAT-prep, Life skills, Job/Internship placement, College tours, Scholarship search, Tech Career Exposure, Youth Entrepreneurship.
STEM CAREERS: designed to expose Black & Latino students to STEM Careers

Population(s) Served
Adolescents

We understand that transitioning to a new career can be challenging. Whatever your career ambitions, Los Angeles Urban League can provide you with the resources and guidance to help you achieve your goals.
CONSTRUCTION CAREER ACADEMY
This 10-week program prepares candidates for union apprenticeships with the skills and knowledge necessary to pass a trade union entrance exam.

BACKSTAGE CAREERS
Backstage Careers prepares participants to start a new career in the entertainment industry through education and training, and by partnering with employers in the industry looking for qualified applicants.

UCLA MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Start a new career as a medical assistant in one year with an industry leader. UCLA ‘s Medical Assistant program includes 200 internship hours and prepares students for a rewarding career. No college degree required.

LA JOB SEARCH
Job seekers can upload their resume and get in front of Los Angeles’ top employers. Companies looking for diverse talent can post jobs and r

Population(s) Served

Los Angeles Urban League’s Urban Center for Entrepreneurship provides minority and women-owned companies with best-in-class business intelligence, one-on-one strategies for success, and a network of advisors and mentors that complement your company’s management team.

Community Navigator Pilot Program: Business Readiness Webinar Series
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OPPORTUNITIES IN GOVERNMENT SPONSORED INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Learn how to take advantage of contracting opportunities available through this program
Presented by the SBA

Population(s) Served
Ethnic and racial groups
Economically disadvantaged people
At-risk youth
Activists
Academics
Ethnic and racial groups
Economically disadvantaged people
At-risk youth
Activists
Academics

Where we work

Financials

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Los Angeles Urban League

Board of directors
as of 02/28/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Mr. Elliot Hinds

Sheppard Mullin LLC

Term: 2019 -

Noel Massie

Elliot Hinds

Sheppard Mullin LLC

Faye McClure

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Michael Ferrera

Michael Ferrera

Candace Rohr

Fred ABDELNOUR

Janice BRYANT HOWROYD

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Marcus Reese

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Mark Jones

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Jeffery Wallace

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Mark Cornwell

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Andrea Ambrose Lobato

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DHANANJAY MANTHRIPRAGADA

Gipson Dunn

Pamela Wiley, Ph.D.

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Keith Drake

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Angeles Reddock - Wright

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Susana Sandoval - Young

Todd Hollander

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Comfort Agara

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Lillian Wilson

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Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 8/9/2021

Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.

Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
Black/African American
Gender identity
Male

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