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KNOXVILLE AREA URBAN LEAGUE

EIN 62-0797293 KNOXVILLE, TN

Revenue 2024
$1,525,469
Expenses 2024
$1,924,232

Program services were 78.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
P22Z
Classification
1200
Street
1514 E 5TH AVE

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

KNOXVILLE AREA URBAN LEAGUE, INC.'S MISSION IS TO ENABLE AFRICAN AMERICANS, OTHER MINORITY GROUPS AND THE UNDERSERVED TO SECURE ECONOMIC SELF-RELIANCE, PARITY, POWER AND CIVIL RIGHTS.

  • HOUSING - THE LEAGUE OPERATES AS A HUD-CERTIFIED NON-PROFIT COUNSELING AGENCY TO BOOST THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCCESSFUL HOMEOWNERSHIP FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL CAPACITY INSTRUCTION, HOMEOWNERSHIP COURSES FOR FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS, AND FORECLOSURE COUNSELING TO HELP HOMEOWNERS STAY IN THEIR HOME. FORECLOSURE COUNSELING OR FORECLOSURE PREVENTION INLCUDES A THOROUGH FINANCIAL ANALYSIS TO ASSESS THE CLIENT'S ABILITY TO MAINTAIN THE MORTGAGE AND HELP IN WORKING WITH THE CLIENT'S LENDING INSTITUTION TO DEVELOP A MUTUALLY AGREEABLE REPAYMENT STRUCTURE TO PREVENT DEFAULT AND/OR FORECLOSURE AND BUDGET COUNSELING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FUTURE MORTGAGE PAYMENT PROBLEMS. FINANCIAL LITERACY INSTRUCTION TEACHES CLIENTS HOW TO CREATE A HOUSEHOLD BUDGET, UNDERSTAND THEIR SPENDING HABITS AND MAKE WISE SPENDING CHOICES AND BUILD THEIR CREDIT. THE LEAGUE PROVIDES CLIENTS WITH DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR HOUSING AND UTILITY SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH A GRANT PROGRAM.

    Expenses $505,298 · Grants $194,878

  • YOUTH - THE EDUCATION AND YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDES MENTORING, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES TO STUDENTS. THE NATIONAL ACHIEVERS HONOR SOCIETY PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH YEAR-LONG PROGRAMMING, OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE, AN ACADEMIC SUMMIT, WORKSHOPS ON TOPICS SUCH AS ETIQUETTE, AND NETWORKING AND COLLEGE TOURS.

    Expenses $345,908 · Grants $15,108

  • TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNITED WAY OF GREATER KNOXVILLE, THE LEAGUE PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE FORM OF RENT AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE AND OTHER EMERGENCIY NEEDS.

    Expenses $301,075 · Grants $122,072

  • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND LOAN PROGRAM - THE LEAGUE OPERATES A LOAN PROGRAM, ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER. AS A CERTIFIED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, THE LOAN AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER PROVIDES ACCESS TO THE CAPITAL, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES NEEDED TO START OR EXPAND A BUSINESS. THIS ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC SELF- SUFFICIENCY. THE LEAGUE PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE FINANCIAL PLANNING AND COACHING, BUDGET AND CREDIT COUNSELING AND ASSISTANCE OPENING CHECKING AND SAVINGS ACCOUNTS. WHEN CLIENTS UTILIZE MULTIPLE LEAGUE SERVICES, THE LEAGUE USES A TEAM APPROACH TO DELIVER INTEGRATED SERVICES THAT INVOLVE EACH DEPARTMENT IMPACTED (WORKFORCE, YOUTH, HOUSING, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND LOAN PROGRAM) TO ENSURE A SEAMLESS CONTINUUM OF SERVICES TO THE CLIENT. WORKFORCE - THE LEAGUE OFFERS AN EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THAT AIDS A BROAD RANGE OF INDIVIDUALS INCLUDING: THE CHRONICALLY UNEMPLOYED, MATURE WORKERS REENTERING THE JOB MARKET, AND COLLEGE GRADUATES. THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES BARRIERS USING PROFESSIONAL CAREER COUNSELORS WHO PROVIDE INDIVDIUAL AND GROUP CAREER COUNSELING, VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS, RESUME DEVELOPMENT, JOB SEARCH, JOB REFERRALS AND JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. THE LEAGUE ALSO WORKS WITH AREA EMPLOYERS TO IDENTIFY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND IDENTIFY AND PRE-SCREEN EMPLOYEES.

    Expenses $351,848 · Grants $555

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • Dr Charles Lomax

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $135,887
    From this org
    $127,492
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $8,395
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $127,492
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $8,395
    Nontaxable benefits
    not reported
    Filer's total
    $135,887
  • Brenda Roper

    VP OF FINANC

    Total calculated
    $88,357
    From this org
    $79,568
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $8,789
    Hours/week
    40
  • Dr Avice Reid

    INTERIM PRES

    Total calculated
    $45,101
    From this org
    $45,101
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40
  • Ursula Bailey

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Gabriel Bolas

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Bob Booker

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Harry Boston

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Randy Boyd

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Tammi Campbell

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Adam Cook

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jeremy Cook

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Frank Cuevas

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Vince Fusco

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Cynthia Gibson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Alan Hill

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • David Hunt

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Harry Gross Jr

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Renee Kelly

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Gwen McKenzie

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Dave Miller

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Lauren Miller

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Cavanaugh Mims

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Delnise Moore

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Al Pirie

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Brandon Ross

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

The first 25 listed. Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $1,525,469
    Expenses
    $1,924,232
    Contributions
    $1,311,387
    Grants paid
    $332,613
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $2,243,214
    Expenses
    $2,341,971
    Contributions
    $2,007,570
    Grants paid
    $469,058
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $4,309,461
    Expenses
    $2,113,739
    Contributions
    $4,132,744
    Grants paid
    $67,985

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,957,738
    Expenses
    $1,344,368
    Assets (EOY)
    $6,555,175
  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,630,394
    Expenses
    $1,174,478
    Assets (EOY)
    $6,441,878
  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,287,616
    Expenses
    $1,223,232
    Assets (EOY)
    $6,266,259

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 29 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.