2024-11-12T16:28:41-06:00 2023-12-31 223575846 Brunhofer & Balise LLP 287 N Farview Avenue Paramus NJ 07652 990 2023-01-01 522199888 Universal Peace Federation UNIV 8622008190 10 Woodlawn Avenue Tarrytown NY 10591 Dr Chang Shik Yang Chairman 9146311331 2024-11-12 0 David BaliseCPA P00350308 2015999899 2024-11-11 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Dr Chang Shik Yang 220 White Plains Road Tarrytown NY 10591 1741399 0 X www.upf.org X 1999 DC Our world is in urgent and desperate need to restore and improve the relationships that exist not only between nations, but also between racial, ethnic and religious groups. The Universal Peace Federation is a global alliance of individuals and organizations dedicated to building a world of peace in which everyone can live together in freedom, harmony, cooperation and prosperity. 12 9 10 2 0 0 32901801 1488130 1781 1193 20042 252076 0 0 32923624 1741399 5150798 3255727 0 0 653066 609787 0 0 0 13459398 5180216 19263262 9045730 13660362 -7304331 18187761 9669972 1369546 23541 16818215 9646431 X Development of a global culture of service and cooperation, guided by the principle of "living for the sake of others". Peacebuilding efforts among governmental, religious, cultural, education and civil society representatives working together with mutual respect and a shared commitment to cooperation and good governance. Renewal of the United Nations, including a recommendation that the UN create an interreligious council within its structures. 0 0 8370309 3255427 1193 International Educational Programs 2023:1. PEACE SUMMIT 2023: UPF organized "Peace Summit 2023" to discuss peace and the resolution of conflict across the world. World Summit 2023 was held on May 2-6, 2023 on the theme, "Contemporary Challenges to Global Order: Toward a World Culture of Peace." More than 700 world leaders from 68 nations participated. Plenary speakers, both virtual and in-person, included former US president Donald Trump, Hon. Mike Pompeo of the USA, H.E. Macky Sall of Senegal, H.E. Aziz Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka, and H.E. Brigi Ragini of Niger. The 6th Think Tank Forum: The forum, convened on May 6, 2023 in Korea, during the Peace Summit 2023, featured a plenary address from Dr. Michael Pillsbury, senior fellow for China Strategy at the Hudson Institute, Washington D.C. International Association of Youth and Students for Peace: ISYSP gather more than 500 youth from across the world for a special session on the role of youth in building a world of lasting peace.2. REGIONAL INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES: ILC events were held by UPF's regional offices, including INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE CAMBODIA 2023: On July 21-24, 2023, UPF sponsored an International Leadership Conference, in cooperation with the Asia Vision Institute and the International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace. More than 250 leaders from 50 nations were in attendance. INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT COUNCIL FOR PEACE AND SRI LANKAN PARLIAMENT CONFERENCE: ISCP, together with the Parliament of Sri Lanka, convened a conference on December 6, 2023 on the theme "Accountability in Action: Fostering Transparency and Good Governance Among Parliamentarians. There were 150 participants from six Asian nations. ILC MOZAMBIQUE: On January 7-8. 2023, in Maputo, Mozambique, an ILC for 100 participants was convened on the topic, "Innovative Solutions for Peace in Africa: The Central Role of Parliamentarians and Spiritual Leaders."3. OTHER ACTIVITIES UPF Association Programs: Featured a focus on topics and speakers directly related to one of our pillar Associations of UPF: ISCP, IAPP, IAPD, IMAP, IAED, IAAP, IAACP, and IAFLP as well as close partners such as WFWP/GPWN, YSP/IAYSP, etc. The Peace Road Initiative: UPF chapters hosted numerous programs in support of an international highway as a global goodwill symbol for world peace. Unification Theological Seminary: UPF worked collaboratively with UTS to support the Master of Arts in Peace Studies program, and to facilitate UPF contacts to speak at UTS forums UPF Partner Organizations: UPF teamed with our partner organizations, including, CEN-SAD, Asian Vision Institute, Heritage and Cultural Studies in the Holy Land, and the Coalition of Faith-Based Organizations. UPF Statements: UPF issued statements on timely and critical issues, including support for the establishment of an Asia Pacific Union. 14797 300 UPF United Nations Programs and Activities in 2023:01.06.23 NGO Committee on the Family: Making Family Policy03.08.23 UN International Day of Women. The theme for is, "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality."05.15.23 UN International Day of Families: "Families and Demographic Change."06.01.23 UN Global Day of Parents - "Mothers and Fathers: Essential for Societal Stability andFlourishing." UPF International and the UN Mission of Oman Co-Sponsor UN Global Day of Parents Webinar06.21.23 Academic Council of the UN (ACUNS) - Annual Meeting "Making, Keeping, and Sustaining Peace"06.27.23 UPF-USA Webinar Considers the Impact of Social media on Marriage and Family09.21.23 UN Internaitonal Day of Peace10.24.23 NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns-NY (CSVGC-NY) at the United Nations. Every year in October, the Committee holds a significant event which honors 4 distinguished VIPs with "The Spirit of the UN Award" right before the celebration of the Foundation Day of the UN on October 24th. 93880 UPF Publications and Communications:UPF ENews and Website Development: UPF ENews has a worldwide network of 10,000 followers. Activity reports are submitted to UPF International from 7 UPF Regions, and are posted on the website, with photos, and disseminated regularly around the world. Publishing Dialogue & Alliance: Dialogue & Alliance Interfaith Journal promotes understanding among people of faith for the sake of peace. The journal is indexed at the American Theological Library Association (ATLA). For the past 30 years, it publishes two issues each per year. More than 300 subscribe to the journal. Publishing UPF Today: UPF Today magazine features activities of our international office and chapters throughout the world.Coordinating Worldwide Regions and Chapters: UPF is composed of 7 Regions, headed by Regional Chairs. The following are the Regions: Africa; Asia Pacific; Europe, Eurasia and Middle East; Japan; Korea; Latin America (Central America and the Caribbean, and South America); and North America. UPF has a peacebuilding network of 120,000 Ambassadors for Peace who work together for peacebuilding, peace education and the strengthening of marriage and the family. UPF International coordinates all activities of the Worldwide Chapters. 8478986 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 NY X Finance Director 8622008190 1813 Blue Mountain Drive Las Vegas NV 89108 Dr Chang Shik Yang Chairman & CEO July-Dec 20.00 X 44269 0 0 Michael Jenkins Director & President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Yeon Ah Choi Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ricardo De Sena Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Hon Ek Nath Dhakal Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Simao Ferabolli Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Masayoshi Kajikuri Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 William Lay Esq Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Thomas McDevitt Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Katsumi Otsuka Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Katherine Rigney Director 5.00 X 2000 0 0 Dr Thomas G Walsh Director, Chairman Jan-June 20.00 X 79142 0 0 Man Ho Woo Secretary Oct-Dec 40.00 X 0 0 0 Dieudonne Nkwethat Treasurer Oct-Dec 1.00 X 0 0 0 Taj Ibrahim Hamad Vice President 40.00 X 97776 0 0 Dr Frank LaGrotteria Secretary Jan-Sept 25.00 X 52492 0 0 Ana Gagne Finance Director 40.00 X 63720 0 0 339399 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 176367 1311763 1488130 Conference Fees 611600 1193 1193 1193 252076 252076 1741399 1193 0 252076 X 1349722 1349722 104400 104400 1801605 1801605 339374 164795 174579 187576 110882 76694 39603 39603 43234 22489 20745 2302483 2302483 18941 18941 1451263 1451238 25 1930 1930 61847 20832 41015 32271 32271 147133 -2855 149988 1048509 1047008 1501 104457 104457 3688 3688 1897 1897 Training Expense 5747 5747 Taxes and Licenses 50 50 9045730 8478986 566744 0 55839 37229 17929548 4465665 2925 5140667 1553 12028 17817 10832 10673 6985 190148 4473 18187761 9669972 1172316 23541 197230 0 1369546 23541 X 16818215 9646431 16818215 9646431 18187761 9669972 -7304331 132547 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 16370646 15042245 8862860 32901801 1488131 74665683 3399 4590 2066 1781 1193 13029 16374045 15046835 8864926 32903582 1489324 74678712 0 0 0 74678712 7653 6567 3966 20042 252076 290304 7653 6567 3966 20042 252076 290304 16381698 15053402 8868892 32923624 1741400 74969016 0.99610 0.99940 0.00390 0.00060 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 0 17817 10832 6985 6985 1873946 132547 132547 1741399 0 1741399 9045730 0 9045730 0 9045730 Part III, Line 4: Historical ceremonial items used in events promoting world peace. 1 Central America and the Caribbean - Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region East Asia and the Pacific - Australia, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 1103000 Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) - Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 189305 Middle East and North Africa - Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region North America - Canada and Mexico, but not the United States 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region South America - Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 38500 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 487800 0 0 0 0 0 0 1818605 0 1818605 Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) International Education Program 189305 Wire Transfer 0 South Asia International Education Program 30000 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa International Education Program 22500 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa International Education Program 300000 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa International Education Program 25000 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa International Education Program 140000 Wire Transfer 0 East Asia and the Pacific International Education Program 159000 Wire Transfer 0 East Asia and the Pacific International Education Program 927000 Wire Transfer 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 Part I, Line 2: We select organizations to support based on their proposals to our Board. We research their organization's activities, legal and tax-exempt status within their country, and reputation, before approving grants. After the grant has been given, we require that the supported organization give us full reporting on how the funds have been spent, including photographs of activities. We also require that they send copies of receipts for the major expenses they have paid with our grants. 1 Universal Peace Federation USA Inc 3600 New York Avenue NE Washington DC 20002 522289808 501(c)(3) 784238 0 Support their education programs and conferences HJ International Foundation for Environmental Peace 3600 New York Avenue NE Washington DC 20002 821898138 501(c)(3) 341633 0 Support their education programs and conferences HJ International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership 30 Seminary Drive Barrytown NY 12507 141569152 501(c)(3) 197600 0 Support their education programs and conferences 3 scholarships 28 104000 Part I, Line 2: We only give to organizations that we are very familiar with, whose charitable purposes are closely aligned with ours. We receive grant requests from these organizations, and then afterwards receive reports of how the funds were spent. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The 990 is e-mailed to all board members before it is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Compliance with the policy is discussed in our annual board meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Our governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Conference Support Staff : Program service expenses 161,157. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 161,157. Contract & Casual Labor : Program service expenses 319,914. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 319,914. Fees/ Licenses/Membership : Program service expenses 101,707. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 101,707. Honoraria & Other Fees : Program service expenses 208,686. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 208,686. Pro. Fees - Speakers - P : Program service expenses 620,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 620,000. Pro. Fees - Other : Program service expenses 39,774. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 39,774. Contract Workers : Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 25. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 25. Form 990, Part XI, Line 2c: There has been no change; our Board of Trustees selects and monitors the auditor.