Nonprofit · EIN 52-2199888
UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION
Tax-exempt · TARRYTOWN, NY 10591
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,249,701 | $1,903,956 | -$654,255 | $8,968,904 | $37,564 | $8,931,340 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,741,399 | $9,045,730 | -$7,304,331 | $9,669,972 | $23,541 | $9,646,431 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $910,837
- Program service revenue
- $2,292
- Investment income
- $332,972
- Net rental income
- $3,600
- Other revenue
- $3,600
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,181,117
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $146,123
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $212,230
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $19,020
- Occupancy
- $31,490
- Travel
- $64,287
- Depreciation
- $3,688
- Program services (functional)
- $1,666,098
- Management and general (functional)
- $237,858
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,669,972
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,968,904
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $37,564
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,931,340
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,297
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,931,340
- Gross receipts
- $1,282,101
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Chang Shik Yang | Chairman & CEO Trustee or director | 20 | $59,351 |
| Dr Thomas G Walsh | Director Trustee or director | 20 | $23,052 |
| Taj Ibrahim Hamad | Vice President Officer | 10 | $2,000 |
| Dieudonne Nkwethat | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michael Jenkins | Director & President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Hon Ek Nath Dhakal | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| William Lay Esq | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Thomas McDevitt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katsumi Otsuka | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katherine Rigney | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Man Ho Woo | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taj Ibrahim Hamad | Vice President Officer | 40 | $97,776 |
| Dr Thomas G Walsh | Director, Chairman Jan-June Trustee or director | 20 | $79,142 |
| Ana Gagne | Finance Director Officer | 40 | $63,720 |
| Dr Frank LaGrotteria | Secretary Jan-Sept Officer | 25 | $52,492 |
| Dr Chang Shik Yang | Chairman & CEO July-Dec Trustee or director | 20 | $44,269 |
| Katherine Rigney | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $2,000 |
| Michael Jenkins | Director & President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Yeon Ah Choi | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ricardo De Sena | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Hon Ek Nath Dhakal | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Simao Ferabolli | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Masayoshi Kajikuri | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| William Lay Esq | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Thomas McDevitt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katsumi Otsuka | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Man Ho Woo | Secretary Oct-Dec Officer | 40 | $0 |
| Dieudonne Nkwethat | Treasurer Oct-Dec Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 10 WOODLAWN AVE, TARRYTOWN, NY 10591-6217
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Taj Hamad, 10 Woodlawn Avenue, Tarrytown, NY 10591
- Signed the 990
- Taj Hamad, President
- Phone
- (862) 200-8190
- Website
- www.upf.org
- Return prepared by
- Brunhofer & Balise LLP
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $1,666,098 · grants $1,181,117 · revenue $2,292
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-2199888
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q400)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,968,904
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,282,101
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,249,701 | $1,903,956 | $8,968,904 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,741,399 | $9,045,730 | $9,669,972 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $32,923,624 | $19,263,262 | $18,187,761 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-2199888).
Questions about UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION
- What is the EIN of UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION is 52-2199888.
- Is UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Taj Hamad.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $59,351 (Dr Chang Shik Yang, Chairman & CEO).
- How much revenue does UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,249,701, expenses of $1,903,956 and total assets of $8,968,904 at year end.
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