GREATER SACRAMENTO URBAN LEAGUE Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

GREATER SACRAMENTO URBAN LEAGUE

EIN 94-1686314 · Human Services (P22Z)

What they do

GREATER SACRAMENTO URBAN LEAGUES (GSUL) MISSION is to EMPOWER BLACK and OTHER HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE REGION IN SECURING ECONOMIC SELF-RELIANCE, EDUCATIONAL FULFILLMENT, SOCIAL JUSTICE, and CIVIL RIGHTS WHILE LIVING WELL, BEING WELL, and THRIVING.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $76.90 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 2023The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

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They name their leaders23 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

80.24%of revenue went to mission work76.9% of expenses · Program services

0.34%of revenue went to fundraising0.3% of expenses

$104.31spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

23.73%of revenue went to management and office costs22.7% of expenses

$1.21in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

98.9%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $224,135 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $203,113 for DWAYNE CRENSHAW (CEO). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2023

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$5,203,485

Mission workProgram services$4,175,14880.24% of revenue76.9% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$1,234,66223.73% of revenue22.7% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$17,8100.34% of revenue0.3% of expenses

Total expenses$5,427,620104.31% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

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

2023CurrentExpense mix: 76.9% mission · 22.7% management · 0.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 104.31% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 76.0% mission · 23.6% management · 0.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 56.71% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 76.0% mission · 23.7% management · 0.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 75.59% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 76.0% mission · 23.0% management · 1.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.64% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 23.0% mission · 77.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 95.09% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 66.6% mission · 32.8% management · 0.6% fundraisingTotal expenses: 106.40% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 65.8% mission · 31.1% management · 3.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 111.41% of revenue

2016Expense mix: 77.0% mission · 22.5% management · 0.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 92.82% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$5,203,485

Expenses$5,427,620

Annual shortfall $224,135 Expenses were higher than revenue 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)$4,175,148 · 76.9% of expenses

Management and office costs$1,234,662 · 22.7% of expenses

Fundraising$17,810 · 0.3% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$5,203,485

Expenses$5,427,620

Assets$6,562,742

Income$5,391,575

Contributions$5,145,639

Mission work (program services)$4,175,148

Fundraising$17,810

Grants given$21,389

Average grant$10,695

Management and general$1,234,662

Accounting fees$62,239

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2023

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

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

DWAYNE CRENSHAWCEO · 40 hrs/week $203,113Base $187,300 · Other $15,813

KENNETH GREERCFO (THRU 12/2023) · 40 hrs/week $123,797Base $107,292 · Other $16,505

LAURA MURRELLVP OF COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC AFFAIRS · 40 hrs/week $120,604Base $110,000 · Other $10,604

TROY WILLIAMSCIO · 40 hrs/week $108,182Base $104,315 · Other $3,867

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 (23)

DWAYNE CRENSHAWCEO

KENNETH GREERCFO (THRU 12/2023)

LAURA MURRELLVP OF COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC AFFAIRS

TROY WILLIAMSCIO

JAY DAYBOARD MEMBER

WILL OWENSSECRETARY

STEPHEN CAIRNSBOARD MEMBER

SEAN HERRONBOARD MEMBER

SANDRA DAVIS-HOUSTONWESTERN AREA TRUSTEE - NUL BOARD

RANON MADDOXSEC (THRU 01/2024)/BOARD MEMBER

MIKAEL VILLALOBOSBOARD MEMBER

MARK ADAMSBOARD MEMBER

LISA CARDOZACHAIR

BARRY BROOMEBOARD MEMBER

EUGENE ASARE-MENSAHBOARD MEMBER

DONALD TERRYTREASURER

DAVINA FLEMINGSBOARD MEMBER

DANIELLE HENDERSONBOARD MEMBER

CRYSTALINE COMBSBOARD MEMBER

CHET HEWITTBOARD MEMBER

CAROLYN VEAL-HUNTERBOARD MEMBER

BRANDY BOLDENVICE CHAIR

BINDA MANGATBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1970
Location: 3725 MARYSVILLE BLVD, SACRAMENTO, CA 95838-3738
County: Sacramento
In care of: KENNETH J BARNES
Primary officer: KENNETH J BARNES, PRESIDENT & CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(916) 286-8600

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2023
Tax period began: July 1, 2023
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: EAG GULF COAST LLC
NTEE classification: Human Services (P22Z)
Grant-giving organization: Yes