Mission
The Academy for Urban Scholars mission is to provide an educational environment which equips individuals with the essential tools to live a productive and self-sufficient life.
Public Charity
ACADEMY FOR URBAN SCHOLARS
ACADEMY FOR URBAN SCHOLARS, of Columbus, OH, is a Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2025 filing shows $8.0M in revenue, $7.5M in expenses, $4.7M in total assets. 7 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $1.1M, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 272039301
Columbus, OH
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$8.0M
Total Expenses$7.5M
Total Assets$4.7M
Grant Records7
Funding Total$1.1M
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Received
PROGRAM SUPPORT
$193,044
PROGRAM SUPPORT
$356,077
Program Services
$214,293
PROGRAM OPERATING COSTS
$65,000
Program Services
$179,842
Showing up to 5 of 7 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Board Member
James Willis Jr
Board Member
Jody Korte
Board Member
Kenneth Hampton
Board Secretary
Margaret Hightower
Board Member
Pamela Shields
Board President
Reuel Barksdale
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8.0M | $7.5M | $4.7M |
| 2024 | $7.3M | $6.4M | $4.6M |
| 2023 | $6.4M | $6.2M | $3.9M |
| 2022 | $5.4M | $5.8M | $3.3M |
| 2021 | $5.3M | $4.0M | $2.4M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $5.3M to $8.0M (+52%), with total assets most recently reported at $4.7M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.