Urban Vision
The mission of urban vision is to live out the gospel of jesus christ in north hill by coming alongside children and their families as they become followers …
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Building a vibrant, unified North Hill community, transformed through the love and hope of Jesus Christ.
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Mission
The mission of urban vision is to live out the gospel of jesus christ in north hill by coming alongside children and their families as they become followers of christ and leaders of the community. The organization purposes to build a vibrant, unified north hill community, transformed through the love and hope of jesus christ. The organization's most significant activities include educational after-school and summer supplemental learning, pre-kindergarten classes and leadership development for grades k through 12; outreach to children k-12th grade.
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· vs. 8 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Urban Vision has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 56,086 community development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyUrban Vision is a registered community development nonprofit based in Akron, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 341720630. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 64 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Urban Vision's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 341720630. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Urban Vision has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Urban Vision is located in Akron, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.
Based on official tax filings, Urban Vision has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Urban Vision is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 64 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Urban Vision. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Urban Vision holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Building a vibrant, unified North Hill community, transformed through the love and hope of Jesus Christ. Urban Vision is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Urban Vision are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Urban Vision is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 341720630, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
URBAN VISION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (22)
Source: Public filings
22 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Billbergia & Metrics Unveil $1.3B Urban Vision for Chatswood CBD - Metrics Credit Partners
The urban vision beyond Metro Manila - Magzter
Herzog & de Meuron's Nearly Completed Triangle Tower and OMA's Urban Vision for Rome: This Week's Review - ArchDaily
Herzog & de Meuron's Nearly Completed Triangle Tower and OMA's Urban Vision for Rome: This Week's Review - ArchDaily
OMA and IT’S Unveil a New Urban Vision for Rome - Archilovers
Centenary City in Abuja Reignites Nigeria’s Smart Urban Vision with Integrated Luxury Living, Commerce, Tourism, and Global Investment Opportunities - Travel And Tour World
Pakistan's Official Praises Baku’s Urban Vision in Meeting With Azerbaijani Leader - Caspian Post
Two wheels, one urban vision - eKathimerini.com
Ambassadori Island Batumi and Arup Reveal Smart City Vision for the Black Sea - Biz Today
CJEU clarifies the limits of promoters pre emption rights in project financing: Key takeaways from Urban Vision - Norton Rose Fulbright
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 64 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 64 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1992
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Urban Vision
- What is Urban Vision?
- Urban Vision is a community development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Akron, United States. Building a vibrant, unified North Hill community, transformed through the love and hope of Jesus Christ.
- When was Urban Vision founded?
- Urban Vision was founded in 1992.
- Who leads Urban Vision?
- Rodney Matthews serves as President & Exec Dir.
- Where is Urban Vision located?
- Headquartered in Akron, OH, United States.
- What is Urban Vision's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Urban Vision trustworthy?
- Urban Vision has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Urban Vision's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 341720630.
- What is Urban Vision's website?
- http://www.urbanvisionministry.org