Urban League of Nebraska, Inc.

What Urban League of Nebraska, Inc. does

The Urban League of Nebraska, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 3040 Lake Street in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 1927 (with the company's own materials also referencing 1929), it has operated as a community-anchored civil rights and social services organization for over 90 years. Its mission centers on closing socio-economic gaps for the African-American community, other ethnic communities, and disadvantaged families in Nebraska through education, workforce development, and family support services. In 2019, the organization directly served over 8,000 individuals, including 1,453 students through educational programs, 4,072 individuals through career services, and 3,079 people through family support services. The organization is an independent chapter affiliated with the National Urban League.

The organization's "product portfolio" consists of social service programs rather than technology platforms. Core offerings include: (1) Education & Youth Success Programs — Project Ready Youth Attendance Navigator (Y.A.N.), a court-recognized diversion program for ages 12–18; After-School Programs at Monroe Middle School, Franklin Elementary, and King Elementary; the Whitney M. Young Jr. STEAM Academy (a 4-week summer program for grades 7–12); and a Scholarship Program with multiple named awards; (2) Career Services — Step Up! Omaha, Career Boot Camp workshops, and the Celebrate Diversity Job Fair with on-the-spot hiring; (3) Family Support Services including food security pantry referrals and housing services; and (4) Membership sub-brands — Young Professionals ($99/year, ages 21–39) and the Guild. There is no proprietary technology platform; delivery is conducted through physical program sites, school partnerships, and events, with donations processed through the Kindful online giving platform.

The revenue model is purely philanthropic and is built on three streams: (1) donations and charitable contributions from individuals and corporations (processed via Kindful and Wufoo); (2) membership dues from Young Professionals ($99/year) and Guild members; and (3) program service funding and grants supporting specific initiatives such as the Whitney M. Young Academy, Y.A.N., Career Boot Camp, and scholarships. Programs are delivered free of charge to eligible participants. The go-to-market motion is community-led — direct outreach through schools, events, and community organizations — rather than a conventional sales motion. There is no disclosed financial data, and the organization has no venture capital, private equity, or public ownership; governance rests with a board of directors under the National Urban League affiliation.

Name

Urban League of Nebraska, Inc.

Legal name

Urban League of Nebraska, Inc.

Website

https://urbanleagueneb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Urban League of Nebraska is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1927 in Omaha that delivers education, career, and family support services to over 8,000 individuals annually, primarily serving African-American, ethnic, and disadvantaged communities through school partnerships, direct programming, and membership sub-brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services and Nonprofit Programs

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Educational Support Services (611710), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD), Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Youth education programs
• Workforce development services
• Family support services
• Community advocacy nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations supporting educational programs, career services, and family support initiatives. Donors can give to general donations or specific initiatives (General Donations, Guild, Young Professionals).
2. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for Young Professionals ($99/year) and Guild members (dues specified via membership dropdown). Membership connects members to network, events, leadership development, and voting privileges.
3. Program Services and Grants: Grants and program service funding supporting specific initiatives like Whitney M. Young Academy, Youth Attendance Navigators, career boot camps, and scholarship programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Urban League of Nebraska provides free community-based education, youth development, workforce, and family support programs to youth, adults, and families in the Omaha area. Core offerings include Project Ready (Youth Attendance Navigator), After-School Programs at Omaha Public Schools, the Whitney M. Young Jr. STEAM Academy summer program, scholarship assistance, the Step Up! Omaha career services program, Career Boot Camp workshops, career fairs, and family support services such as food-security pantry referrals and housing assistance. Membership-based engagement is offered through Young Professionals and Guild sub-organizations.

Product overview

The Urban League of Nebraska is a community-based nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of social service programs rather than a unified technology product. Its core offerings include Education & Youth Success Programs (Project Ready Y.A.N., After-School Programs, Whitney M. Young Jr. STEAM Academy, and Scholarship Programs), Career Services and Employment Programs (Step Up! Omaha, Career Boot Camp, job fairs), Family Support Services, and membership organizations (Young Professionals and Guild). These programs work together to serve the Omaha community through education, employment, and family support services, directly serving over 8,000 individuals annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Education & Youth Success Programs Year-round programs supporting students from middle school through college and career readiness, including after-school support, STEAM education, leadership development, and mentorship. Targeted at youth and young adults from disadvantaged families, the African-American community, and other ethnic communities in Omaha.
• Project Ready Youth Attendance Navigator (Y.A.N.) Court-recognized diversion program for students ages 12-18 designed to reduce truancy and improve school attendance through case management and support services. Delivered in coordination with the juvenile court and Omaha schools.
• After-School Programs High-quality, educationally-based after school programs for elementary and middle-school students attending Omaha Public Schools at Monroe Middle School, Franklin Elementary School, and King Elementary School, featuring academic support, tutoring, and STEAM activities.
• Whitney M. Young, Jr. STEAM Academy A 4-week summer program for students in grades 7-12 providing exposure to Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics careers, including workshops on financial literacy, job readiness, and healthy living.
• Urban League of Nebraska Scholarship Program Scholarship program providing financial assistance to graduating high school seniors in Nebraska, including named scholarships such as Stanley P. Osborn, Charles B. Washington, Aileen and Thomas H. Warren Sr., Dr. Michael P. Kern M.D., and others. Application deadline March 27, 2026.
• Career Services and Employment Programs Employment services including the Step Up! Omaha program for young adults, Career Boot Camp workshops, job fairs, and the annual Celebrate Diversity Job Fair with on-the-spot hiring.
• Urban League of Nebraska Young Professionals Membership network for leaders ages 21-39 providing official membership, event invitations, voting privileges, and leadership and professional development training. Annual membership dues of $99.
• Urban League of Nebraska Guild The Guild is the heart of service and fundraising initiatives, supporting the mission through leadership, service, and event coordination with special event invitations and community leadership opportunities. Membership dues available via the website.
• Family Support Services Services providing food security pantry service referrals, housing services, and other family support to individuals and families in the Omaha community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served 8,000+ individuals across Omaha in 2019
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Omaha Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTight-knit partnership with Omaha Public Schools for after school programs at Monroe Middle School, Franklin Elementary School, and King Elementary School. Also collaborates on Whitney M. Young Jr. STEAM Academy for up to 20 kids in grades 7-12. Students interact with culturally-competent staff who help students achieve academic success.
• National Urban LeaguecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with the National Urban League (nul.org), providing access to national events, resources, and the broader Urban League network for Young Professionals and general membership.
• Hayes and AssociatesminorOthersCorporate sponsor of the Pam Gorham Scholarship (Business Administration and Finance) and Jackie Williams Scholarship (Communications & Human Resources).
• North End TeleservicesminorOthersSponsor of the 'Keeping the Dream Alive' Scholarship for students.
• Creighton UniversityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner providing Diversity and Inclusion Scholarships for students pursuing education at Creighton University.
• Union PacificminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner offering Black Employee Network Scholarships to students.
• Metropolitan Community CollegeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational partner providing scholarship information and pathways for students.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Girls Inc. of Omaha: Omaha-based youth development organization delivering after-school programming, leadership development, and college/career readiness. Comparable mission, target demographic, and program model to ULN's youth services.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands: Omaha-based youth development nonprofit providing after-school, summer, and college/career readiness programming for K-12 youth. Directly comparable to ULN's education and youth success portfolio, particularly after-school and summer enrichment.
• Heartland Family Service: Omaha-area nonprofit offering family support, counseling, housing, and social services. Comparable to ULN's family support services line including food security pantry referrals and housing services.
• Goodwill Industries of Nebraska: Nebraska nonprofit providing workforce development, job training, and employment services to disadvantaged populations. Highly comparable to ULN's Step Up! Omaha, Career Boot Camp, and Celebrate Diversity Job Fair offerings.
• Habitat for Humanity of Omaha: Omaha-based nonprofit providing family support services including housing assistance and financial empowerment. Overlaps with ULN's family support and economic self-reliance mission.
• YMCA of Greater Omaha: Greater Omaha community organization providing youth programs, after-school care, summer camps, and family services. Operates a similar community-based, multi-site youth and family service model in the same geographic market.
• Latino Center of the Midlands: Omaha-based nonprofit serving ethnic communities through education, workforce, and family support programming. Directly comparable target population and wraparound service model in the same geographic market.

Broad incumbents

• United Way of the Midlands: Regional umbrella funder and convener supporting a portfolio of health, education, and financial stability programs across the Omaha metro. Comparable as a community-impact funder and partner in the same funding ecosystem.
• National Urban League (parent network): Parent civil rights and direct-service organization operating affiliates across more than 90 U.S. cities. ULN is one of its Nebraska affiliates; comparable as the umbrella organization providing shared programming, brand, and advocacy infrastructure.

Regional players

• Metropolitan Community College (Workforce Solutions): Nebraska community college providing workforce training, credentialing, and continuing education. Comparable to ULN's career services and scholarship pathways, and an existing ULN partner (MCC contact on scholarship advisory).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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