Urban League Of San Diego County

What Urban League Of San Diego County does

The Urban League of San Diego County (ULSDC, also DBA San Diego Urban League / SDUL) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Tax ID 95-1772854) founded in 1953 under the leadership of Percy H. Steel. It operates as one of approximately 90+ affiliates of the National Urban League nationwide and one of three affiliates in California. ULSDC delivers direct social services to underserved communities in San Diego County across five program pillars: Education and Youth Development, Workforce Development, Health and Wellness, Housing & Economic Development, and Civic Engagement. Its service portfolio includes Project Ready (a multi-stage college-readiness program for grades 8-12 and post-secondary), Golden Pyramid Scholars Program, Mentoring, EMASS elder health services, Community Health Worker / Promotora vaccination and outreach programs, Housing Financial Assistance Program (HFAP), HOPE teacher housing program, Small Business Development (including SBA Community Navigator), and a Women's Re-entry Program. Headquartered at 4305 University Avenue, San Diego, the organization reports serving approximately 54,000 San Diegans per year.

ULSDC operates a community-led go-to-market model that depends on referrals, faith-based partnerships, CBO collaborations, and direct engagement at community events. Programs are delivered free of charge to clients through the main office and partner locations across the county. The underlying technology stack is intentionally minimal: ULSDC is not a technology company. It uses standard digital channels — Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, LinkedIn, Linktree, an email newsletter (Urban Beat), podcasts, videos, and event/workshop calendars — along with third-party platforms such as Constant Contact (event registration) and Jotform (donations). There are no proprietary platforms, APIs, SDKs, or AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

ULSDC's revenue model relies entirely on donations, charitable contributions, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and event-based fundraising (notably the Annual Diversity and Equity Awards Dinner). Revenue is not publicly disclosed. Corporate sponsors include Wells Fargo, Bank of America, AbbVie, SDG&E, Lennar, Comerica, City National Bank, US Bank, Wawanesa Insurance, and Hologic; foundation partners include the San Diego Foundation and Satterberg Foundation. Leadership comprises President & CEO Al Abdallah, COO Kea Hagan, CFO Vangie Horvath, and Board Chair Larry S. Reed, with a board drawn from Kaiser Permanente, UPS, Banker's Hill Law Firm, and other civic institutions.

Name

Urban League Of San Diego County

Legal name

Urban League of San Diego County

Website

https://sdul.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1953

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Urban League of San Diego County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1953 that delivers education, workforce, housing, health, and small business programs free of charge to underserved communities across San Diego County as an affiliate of the National Urban League.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Educational Services (611), Child and Youth Services (62411), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Housing & Neighborhood Services (Local Housing Programs) (BPAIACAJ), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Youth education programs
• Housing counseling services
• Workforce development programs
• Nonprofit civil rights

Headquarters

HQ city

San Diego

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Tax ID No. 95-1772854), ULSDC relies on donations, charitable contributions, and sponsorships from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund its programs and services.
2. Event Sponsorships: The organization raises funds through signature events such as the Annual Diversity and Equity Awards Dinner and other fundraising activities. Corporate sponsors support these events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Urban League of San Diego County is a 501(c)(3) civil rights and direct service non-profit that delivers free community programs across five pillars: Education and Youth Development, Workforce Development, Housing and Economic Development, Health and Wellness, and Civic Engagement. Core offerings include the Project Ready college-readiness program for grades 8-12, Golden Pyramid Scholars Program and College Signing Day, Mentoring, EMASS senior health outreach and Community Health Worker vaccination assistance, HUD-certified housing counseling and the Housing Financial Assistance Program (HFAP), the HOPE program for educators, job placement and re-entry services, and Small Business Development coaching through the SBA Community Navigator Program.

Product overview

The Urban League of San Diego County is a civil rights and direct service 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering a portfolio of social service programs organized around five core pillars: Education and Youth Development, Workforce Development, Economic Development (including Housing, Financial Education, and Small Business), Health and Wellness, and Civic Engagement. The primary programs include Project Ready (a four-year college readiness program for grades 8-12), the Golden Pyramid Scholars Program, Housing & Financial Empowerment services, workforce and job placement programs, small business development coaching, health and wellness outreach, and the Women's Re-entry Program. These programs are delivered directly to underserved communities in San Diego County through case management, workshops, individual counseling, and community partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Project Ready
• Project Ready Post-Secondary (College-Career)
• Golden Pyramid Scholars Program & College Signing Day
• Mentoring Program
• EMASS (Elder Multicultural Access And Supportive Services)
• Community Health Worker Vaccination Assistance Program
• Housing & Financial Empowerment
• HOPE Program (Housing Opportunities for Public Educators)
• Housing Financial Assistance Program (HFAP)
• Workforce Development / Jobs Programs
• Small Business Development
• Women's Re-entry Program

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 7,000 San Diego residents helped annually achieve socio-economic and educational equality
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

37 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Urban LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization. ULSDC is one of approximately 90+ affiliates of the National Urban League nationwide. Programs are offered in conjunction with The National Urban League.
• Other California Urban League AffiliatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerULSDC offers programs in conjunction with other California affiliates of the National Urban League.
• Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on programs including EMASS (Elder Multicultural Access And Supportive Services Senior) health program providing healthcare awareness for seniors.
• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization benefiting youth, families, and community revitalization.
• San Diego Unified School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in education and youth development programs, including Project Ready and other educational initiatives.
• UC San DiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner supporting youth programs and served as sponsor for diversity awards.
• San Diego Community College DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for workforce development and educational programs.
• Lennar Home Construction CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides financial assistance through the HOPE (Housing Opportunities for Public Educators) program to help certified educators achieve homeownership.
• LISC-San DiegocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with ULSDC on the HOPE program - LISC-San Diego and participating lenders determine eligibility for the teacher housing grant program.
• Mid-City CANcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerULSDC serves as sub-contractor under Mid-City CAN for COVID-19 Community Health Worker Vaccination Assistance project.
• NAACP San Diego BranchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth and wellness outreach partner focusing on African American communities.
• Mental Health of America, San DiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in health and wellness outreach efforts serving underrepresented and disadvantaged populations.
• University of San DiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner and sponsor for diversity awards.
• Grossmont CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost partner for Golden Pyramid Scholars Program and College Signing Day event.
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. San Diego AlumnaeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization and scholarship provider for Golden Pyramid Scholars Program.
• RISE San DiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the ULSDC network of collaborations.
• Somali Family ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in health and wellness outreach for diverse communities.
• African American Association of Educators, San Diego ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in education initiatives serving African American communities.
• MiraCosta CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner in the ULSDC network.
• CSU San MarcosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner and sponsor.
• ADL (Anti-Defamation League)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the ULSDC collaboration network.
• San Diego County Office of EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner in youth development programs.
• San Diego City CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner in the ULSDC network.
• Southwestern CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner and sponsor.
• San Diego County Black ChamberminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the ULSDC network.
• Pastors on PointminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based partner in the ULSDC network from the faith-based community.
• United African American Ministerial Action CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based partner in the ULSDC network.
• Housing CollaborativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for housing programs and services.
• CALSOAPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner and sponsor for education and youth development programming.
• Pacific InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the ULSDC network.
• HeartlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the ULSDC network.
• Neighborhood House AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for health and wellness services.
• Logan Heights Community Development CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in the ULSDC network.
• Save Our ChildrenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the ULSDC network.
• National Association of Black Veterans (NABVETS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the ULSDC network.
• Youth Action BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth-focused partner in the ULSDC network.
• ULSDC Young ProfessionalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAuxiliary chapter of young professionals supporting ULSDC programs through community service and economic empowerment.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Urban League: The national parent organization of ULSDC and the other 90+ affiliates. Directly comparable because it operates the same civil-rights and direct-service mission framework that ULSDC delivers locally, including shared programs like Project Ready and SBA Community Navigator.
• Los Angeles Urban League: One of the other two National Urban League affiliates in California. Directly comparable as a sibling affiliate offering the same five-pillar program model (education, workforce, housing, health, civic) in a different regional market.
• San Diego Foundation: Core ULSDC partner on the Housing Financial Assistance Program (HFAP). Comparable because it serves as a regional community foundation that funds many of the same housing, equity, and anti-poverty programs that ULSDC delivers directly.
• LISC San Diego: A listed ULSDC partner on the HOPE housing program. Directly comparable because it focuses on affordable housing, economic development, and community resilience programs serving similar low-to-moderate-income populations in San Diego.
• Mid-City CAN: San Diego community organization that serves as a contractual partner with ULSDC (CHW vaccination program). Comparable because it operates as a community-based advocacy and service organization targeting the same low-income Central San Diego neighborhoods.
• Union of Pan Asian Communities (UPAC): A listed core ULSDC partner collaborating on the EMASS elder health program. Comparable because it serves as a multicultural community-based organization providing social services and advocacy in San Diego County to underserved populations.
• Greater Sacramento Urban League: The third National Urban League affiliate in California. Directly comparable sibling affiliate delivering education, workforce, and housing programs in the Sacramento region under the same national Urban League programmatic framework.
• Neighborhood House Association: Listed ULSDC partner for health and wellness services. Comparable because it is a San Diego-headquartered multi-service community-based organization providing health, youth, and family services to low-income populations in overlapping service areas.
• NAACP San Diego Branch: A listed ULSDC partner organization focused on civil rights advocacy for African American communities in San Diego. Comparable because it serves overlapping populations on civil-rights and community-empowerment programming in the same geography.
• RISE San Diego: Listed ULSDC partner in the local collaboration network. Comparable because it operates as a community-organization intermediary focused on equity, civic engagement, and economic mobility in San Diego neighborhoods.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ULSDC_SDUL
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@urbanleagueofsandiegocounty
• Facebookfacebook.com/ULOSDC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sdul
• Instagraminstagram.com/urbanleaguesdcounty

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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