2025-11-14T17:02:59-06:00 2024-12-31 223575846 Brunhofer & Balise LLP 287 N Farview Avenue Paramus NJ 07652 990 2024-01-01 522199888 Universal Peace Federation UNIV 8622008190 10 Woodlawn Avenue Tarrytown NY 10591 Taj Hamad President 9146311331 2025-11-14 0 David BaliseCPA P00350308 2015999899 2025-11-09 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Taj Hamad 10 Woodlawn Avenue Tarrytown NY 10591 1282101 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. 9 7 3 4 0 0 1488130 910837 1193 2292 252076 332972 0 3600 1741399 1249701 3255727 1181117 0 0 609787 212230 0 0 0 5180216 510609 9045730 1903956 -7304331 -654255 9669972 8968904 23541 37564 9646431 8931340 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 1666098 1181117 2292 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 2024The International Leadership Conference 2024 UPF organized the International Leadership Conference in Seoul, Korea on April 24, 2024 on the theme: 'Religious Harmony and the Peaceful Unification of the Korean Peninsula". More than 500 top level world leaders attended from 80 nations. REGIONAL, NATIONAL CONFERENCES AND EVENTS were held by UPF's Regional offices and national headquarters as follows: UPF EUME and UPF Canada Conference organized a program on the theme "View of DPRK from Within" on November 28, 2024 UPF EUME International Leadership Conference was convened in Austria on the theme: "Ukraine Prospects for a Common Future" on December 13. 2024. The Asia Pacific Union Project, sponsored by UPF Philippines, took place on May 13, 2024. pointing out peacebuilding potential.The UPF Peace Education Seminar was conducted on November 9, 2024 by UPF Thailand on the "Role of Marriage and Family involving 20 Asia Pacific nations. There were 306 participants from 20 nations.The International Leadership Conference organized by UPF Cambodia, in cooperation the International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace, was convened on November 26, 2024 in support of the proposal for an international Peace Charter.UPF Korea National Leadership Conferences were organized to draw attention to crucial national interests. The following events drew large audiences: Japan Peace Tunnel Forum, held on April 23 2024Conference on "Korean Unification: Our Destiny", which was organized on October 12, 2024, in partnership with the Korea Re-unification Committee, and was attended by 800 participants. National Peace Ambassadors Conference, held on the theme: Vision of a "United Korea", from November 22 to 28, 2024.Virtual Webinars In Partnership With The Washington Times And UPF USA featured five virtual Webinars for global attendees, highlighting crucial topics as follows: "Catalyst for Conflict on the Korean Peninsula" on January 1, 2024; "Viewing the DPRK from Within" on January 25, 2024; "International Religious Freedom Summit" on February 1, 2024; "Making Peace with North Korea" on April 2, 2024; "Bering Straits Tunnel Project" on May 21, 2024EUME National Leadership Seminars convened by UPF EUME were organized in the following nations:19th Anniversary of Kosovo Independence, organized by UPF Albania on February 24, 2024, touched on the theme: "Kosovo: A Success Story for Peace"Adoption of the International Peace Charter, was the theme of a meeting of the Hungary National Assembly, which UPF Hungary was invited to collaborate with on September 19, 2024.13th Conference of Head of Religions, was held in Jerusalem, which invited participation of UPF Israel on December 12, 2024.OTHER ACTIVITIES - UPF ASSOCIATION PROGRAMS Asia Pacific Union Project The IAPP of UPF Malaysia partnered with the Parliament on May 2, 2024 to collaborate for the Asia Pacific Union Project. Africa Spiritual Day Celebration The IAPD of UPF Africa partnered with the CIF of African Union to organize the Africa Spiritual Day on May 22, 2024, which was participated in person and virtually by 24,500 participants. Religion and the Media IMAP of UPF USA convened a conference on May 28, 2024 on the theme: " Religion and the Media, Harmony or Discord?"UPF STATEMENTSUPF issued statements on timely and critical issues, in particular statements related to the UN International Days. WORK AT THE UNITED NATIONS: UPF UN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES IN 20242024.03.24 UPF Co-sponsored the UN New York Session of the Conference on the State of Women and Family, with the NGO Committee on Family- NY. In addition, 6 nations celebrated the International Day of Families.2024.02.02 UPF Austria commemorated World Interfaith Harmony Week, along with 11 nations globally, at UN Vienna on "Building a Peace Narrative at a Time of Global Crisis".2024.02.20 UPF Italy engaged in an event at the UN Interreligious Crime and Justice Research Institute related to the SDG's.2024.03.11-22 As Steering Committee Member of the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York, UPF contributed to the UN Committee on the Status of Women Program.2024.03.13 The NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns-co-sponsored a UN Session on "Spirituality and Values in Daily Life".2024.05.04 UPF Austria co-sponsored with the UN Correspondents Assoc. of Vienna for World Press Freedom Day2024.09.20 UPF Thailand celebrated the International Day of Peace with 1,800 students and 3000 schools. In addition, 17 celebrations were held globally.2024.11.24 UPF Italy collaborated at a conference at UNESCO, composed of UNESCO Co-Chairs2024.12.10 UPF USA Canada participated in an event with the UN Human Rights Commission and North Korea. Two nations commemorated International Human Rights Day. 1666098 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 9 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 7 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 20.00 X 59351 0 0 Michael Jenkins Director & President 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Hon Ek Nath Dhakal Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 William Lay Esq Director 1.00 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 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Thomas G Walsh Director 20.00 X 23052 0 0 Taj Ibrahim Hamad Vice President 10.00 X 2000 0 0 Dieudonne Nkwethat Treasurer 1.00 X 1000 0 0 Man Ho Woo Secretary 1.00 X 0 0 0 85403 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 910837 910837 Conference Fees 611600 2292 2292 2292 332972 332972 36000 32400 3600 3600 3600 1249701 5892 0 332972 X 823332 823332 357785 357785 146123 71923 74200 53185 53185 12922 6361 6561 19020 19020 281021 281021 977 977 33896 4094 29802 15653 15653 31490 1498 29992 64287 63577 710 55530 55530 275 275 3688 3688 435 435 Training Expense 3222 3222 Taxes and Licenses 1115 1115 1903956 1666098 237858 0 37229 47852 4465665 3758809 2925 2924 5140667 5139521 12028 12028 17817 14520 6985 3297 4473 4473 9669972 8968904 23541 37564 23541 37564 X 9646431 8931340 9646431 8931340 9669972 8968904 -654255 -60836 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 15042245 8862860 32901801 1488131 910837 59205874 4590 2066 1781 1193 2292 11922 15046835 8864926 32903582 1489324 913129 59217796 0 0 0 59217796 6567 3966 20042 252076 336572 619223 6567 3966 20042 252076 336572 619223 15053402 8868892 32923624 1741400 1249701 59837019 0.98970 0.99610 0.01030 0.00390 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 0 17817 14520 3297 3297 1188865 -60836 -60836 1249701 0 1249701 1903956 0 1903956 0 1903956 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 330580 Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) - Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 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 3845 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 23360 0 0 0 0 0 0 357785 0 357785 East Asia and the Pacific - Australia, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, International Education Program 285000 Wire Transfer 0 East Asia and the Pacific - Australia, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, International Education Program 45080 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Senegal 20000 0 3 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 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 55,357. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 55,357. Contract & Casual Labor : Program service expenses 59,545. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 59,545. Fees/ Licenses/Membership : Program service expenses 107. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 107. Honoraria & Other Fees : Program service expenses 166,012. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 166,012. Form 990, Part XI, Line 2c: There has been no change; our Board of Trustees selects and monitors the auditor.