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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 …

Community Development Akron, OH EIN: 341720630 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Urban Vision

Building a vibrant, unified North Hill community, transformed through the love and hope of Jesus Christ.

Founded
Headquarters
Akron, OH
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
S31Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1993

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 87%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.24%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.87
Program$0.87
87% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Urban 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
87% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
34

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

RO
Rodney M•••••••
President & Exec Dir

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Billbergia & Metrics Unveil $1.3B Urban Vision for Chatswood CBD - Metrics Credit Partners
Jul 2026
metrics.com.au
The urban vision beyond Metro Manila - Magzter
Jun 2026
www.magzter.com
Herzog & de Meuron's Nearly Completed Triangle Tower and OMA's Urban Vision for Rome: This Week's Review - ArchDaily
May 2026
www.archdaily.com
Herzog & de Meuron's Nearly Completed Triangle Tower and OMA's Urban Vision for Rome: This Week's Review - ArchDaily
May 2026
www.archdaily.com
OMA and IT’S Unveil a New Urban Vision for Rome - Archilovers
May 2026
www.archilovers.com
Centenary City in Abuja Reignites Nigeria’s Smart Urban Vision with Integrated Luxury Living, Commerce, Tourism, and Glo
May 2026
www.travelandtourworld.com
Pakistan's Official Praises Baku’s Urban Vision in Meeting With Azerbaijani Leader - Caspian Post
May 2026
caspianpost.com
Two wheels, one urban vision - eKathimerini.com
May 2026
www.ekathimerini.com
Ambassadori Island Batumi and Arup Reveal Smart City Vision for the Black Sea - Biz Today
Mar 2026
www.biztoday.news
CJEU clarifies the limits of promoters pre emption rights in project financing: Key takeaways from Urban Vision - Norton
Feb 2026
www.nortonrosefulbright.com
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 64 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1992
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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