Organizations Filed Purposes:
To enable African Americans and other disadvantaged persons to secure economic self-reliance, parity, power and civil rights.
The Race Relations/Social Justice program promotes civil rights by actively working to eradicate barriers to equal participation in all aspects of American society, whether political, economic, social, educational or cultural. Civil Rights and Racial Justice Empowerment Initiatives such as; Research - The State of Black Kansas City Equality Index, Civil Rights Educational Journeys, and Advocacy Efforts: Education, Economics, Health, Social Justice and Civic Engagement.
Education/ Youth Development/Family Engagement: The Urban League provides comprehensive educational support and advocacy services that combine quality tutorial support, study skills guidance, parent education and empowerment, and research to increase student academic performance and college eligibility, especially for high-risk students. Program components include:Project Ready: ACT Now! - a comprehensive ACT test preparation, college and career planning program that seeks to improve student performance on ACT tests, increase college eligibility, and prepare participants for college, careers, financial self-sufficiency and life-long success. The program aligns with the National Urban League framework for youth development. On average, our students have increased their composite ACT test scores by 2 to 3 points upon completion of a four-week course, with some students achieving 4 and 5-point gains. Parent Education and Empowerment Center - equips parents with the necessary skills, resources and technical supports to serve as engaged advocates throughout their child's education journey. Services include one-on-one coaching, assistance with Individual Education Plans, 504 Plans, school discipline issues and more. Accelerated Learning Lab - individual and small-group academic coaching for K-12 grade students.
The Workforce Development program through partnerships with the corporate sector, the Career Marketplace provides employment assistance services for African Americans and other disadvantaged populations in the Greater Kansas City area. Services include: Career Coaching, Job referrals, Career fitness workshops, Digital education workshops, Retention Coaching, Pre-Apprenticeship Training
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Gwendolyn Grant | President/CEO | 1 | $147,200 |
| Nikki Newton | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jp Larson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Maria Jenks | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jameson T Auten | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Jason Peister | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Josh Rowland | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Perry Watson | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Anita Parran | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Waring Lester | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Word | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Fred Wise | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Donna Crosswhite | Secertary | 1 | $0 |
| Art Chaudry | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Sachs | Vice Chairman | 1 | $0 |
| Cokethea Hill | Vice Chairman | 1 | $0 |
| Lieb Dodell | Vice Chairman | 1 | $0 |
| Michelle Kay | Chairman Emeritus | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Hawley | Chairman | 1 | $0 |
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