Founded in 1910 and headquartered in New York City, the National Urban League is a historic civil rights nonprofit that advances economic opportunity, social justice, and civil rights for African Americans and other underserved communities through policy advocacy, research, and a national network of local affiliates offering direct services.
Economic and workforce development, education and youth opportunity, affordable housing and community development, health equity, criminal justice reform and reentry, voting rights and civic engagement, entrepreneurship and small business support, anti-discrimination and civil rights enforcement
Mix of corporate partnerships and sponsorships, foundation and philanthropic grants, government contracts and grants, individual donations, affiliate dues, and program service revenue
National Urban League Policy Institute (policy research arm), a network of local Urban League affiliates across U.S. metropolitan areas, National Urban League Young Professionals, and prominent leaders including President Marc H. Morial and historical figures such as Whitney M. Young Jr.
Non-profit civil rights organization (national 501(c)(3) with affiliated policy/research and advocacy components)
