National Urban League Incorporated
The National Urban League (NUL) is a historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization headquartered in New York, NY that provides programs in education, jobs, entrepreneurship, housing, health and justice and serves millions nationwide.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A U.S.-based organization working in urban communities on economic empowerment, jobs, education or small-business support—especially local Urban League affiliates or organizations with strong local presence in states the funder supports.
Good Fit
- • Program alignment with economic empowerment, job training, education, or small-business support.
- • Local or regional presence in one of the states regularly funded (notably Indiana and other highlighted states).
- • Ability to manage moderate to large program grants (many grants in the $100K–$1M range and several $1M+).
- • Existing relationship or partnership potential with the funder's network (e.g., Urban League affiliates).
- • Clear, documented program outcomes and capacity for stewardship reported to a national partner.
Geography
Observed giving in the latest year covered 32 states, indicating a multi‑state/national footprint even though a large share of dollars concentrated in one state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 254 distinct recipients and a mix of returning and new grantees, so the observed portfolio is broad in institutional reach rather than limited to a tiny circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is available: roughly half of 2024 recipients were new that year (128 new), which—together with a broad recipient list and public contact points—supports the plausibility that unfamiliar applicants can access funding.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
