THE URBAN CHILD INSTITUTE Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

THE URBAN CHILD INSTITUTE

EIN 58-1514037

What they do

The Urban Child Institute is Dedicated to Promoting The Education, Health, and Well-being of Young Children In Shelby County. We Pursue This Goal Through Innovative Initiatives Focusing Primarily On Prevention and Wellness As Well As Associated Educational and Scientific Research Activities. The Institute Strives to Be A Recognized Leader In Child Advocacy, A Trustworthy Community Partner and A Source of Advice and Support for Like-minded Organizations.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $89.70 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders17 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

49.95%of revenue went to mission work89.7% of expenses · Program services

$55.68spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

5.73%of revenue went to management and office costs10.3% of expenses

$19.86in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $214,379 for JEAN PHEBUS (CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$12,044,822

Mission workProgram services$6,016,97949.95% of revenue89.7% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$689,6265.73% of revenue10.3% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$5,338,21744.32% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$6,706,60555.68% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 89.7% mission · 10.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 55.68% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 90.5% mission · 9.5% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 46.64% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 94.6% mission · 5.4% management · 0.0% fundraisingRevenue comparison unavailable

2021Expense mix: 92.4% mission · 7.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 35.06% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 93.2% mission · 6.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 123.56% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 97.1% mission · 2.9% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 182.14% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 95.5% mission · 4.5% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 523.00% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 94.3% mission · 5.7% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 122.95% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$12,044,822

Expenses$6,706,605

Annual surplus $5,338,217 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$6,016,979 · 89.7% of expenses

Management and office costs$689,626 · 10.3% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$12,044,822

Expenses$6,706,605

Assets$133,203,433

Income$12,044,822

Mission work (program services)$6,016,979

Grants given$84,132,542

Average grant$304,828

Management and general$689,626

Stocks and bonds$126,098,511

Accounting fees$39,135

Investing fees$216,768

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

JEAN PHEBUSCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $214,379Base $176,230 · Other $38,149

KATHERINE SPURLOCKDEPUTY DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $200,601Base $178,730 · Other $21,871

GARY SHORBEXECUTUVE DIRECTOR · 20 hrs/week $190,440Base $190,000 · Other $440

KATHERINE BRYANPROGRAM OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $155,847Base $124,285 · Other $31,562

TREY EUBANKS MDBOARD MEMBER · 1 hrs/week $122,200Base · Other $122,200

TERRI FINKELBOARD MEMBER · 1 hrs/week $105,140Base · Other $105,140

ALTHA STEWARTBOARD MEMBER · 1 hrs/week $24,046Base · Other $24,046

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (17)

JEAN PHEBUSCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

KATHERINE SPURLOCKDEPUTY DIRECTOR

GARY SHORBEXECUTUVE DIRECTOR

KATHERINE BRYANPROGRAM OFFICER

TREY EUBANKS MDBOARD MEMBER

TERRI FINKELBOARD MEMBER

ALTHA STEWARTBOARD MEMBER

JOHN PONTIUSBOARD MEMBER

SUSAN ELSWICKBOARD MEMBER

MARY MCDONALDBOARD MEMBER

KATHY BUCKMAN-GIBSONBOARD CHAIR

KATHLEEN MOONEYTREASURER

ERAINA SCHAUSSBOARD MEMBER

CYNTHIA CROSSBOARD MEMBER

CALVIN ANDERSONSECRETARY

BLAIR TAYLORBOARD MEMBER

ARCHIE WILLISBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1983
Location: 1350 CONCOURSE AVE STE 481, MEMPHIS, TN 38104-2027
County: Shelby
In care of: Jean Phebus
Primary officer: Jean Phebus, Chief Financial Officer

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(901) 523-9199

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: FORVIS MAZARS LLP
Grant-giving organization: Yes