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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,249,701
Total expenses
$1,903,956
Contributions and grants received
$910,837
Grants paid
$1,181,117
Program service revenue
$2,292
Investment income
$332,972
Other revenue
$3,600
Total assets, end of year
$8,968,904
Total liabilities, end of year
$37,564
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$8,931,340
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$1,666,098
Management and general expenses
$237,858
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$1,666,098

Program services were 87.5% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $910,837

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Conference Fees

    total $2,292 · related or exempt $2,292

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $332,972 · excluded $332,972

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $36,000

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $32,400

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $3,600

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $3,600 · related or exempt $3,600

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $823,332 · program services $823,332

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $357,785 · program services $357,785

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $146,123 · program services $71,923 · management and general $74,200

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $53,185 · management and general $53,185

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $12,922 · program services $6,361 · management and general $6,561

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $19,020 · management and general $19,020

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $281,021 · program services $281,021

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $977 · program services $977

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $33,896 · program services $4,094 · management and general $29,802

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $15,653 · management and general $15,653

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $31,490 · program services $1,498 · management and general $29,992

  • 17 · Travel

    total $64,287 · program services $63,577 · management and general $710

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $55,530 · program services $55,530

  • 20 · Interest

    total $275 · management and general $275

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $3,688 · management and general $3,688

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $435 · management and general $435

  • 24a · Other expenses: Training Expense

    total $3,222 · management and general $3,222

  • 24b · Other expenses: Taxes and Licenses

    total $1,115 · management and general $1,115

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $37,229 · end of year $47,852

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $4,465,665 · end of year $3,758,809

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $2,925 · end of year $2,924

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $5,140,667 · end of year $5,139,521

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $12,028 · end of year $12,028

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $17,817

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $14,520

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $6,985 · end of year $3,297

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $4,473 · end of year $4,473

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $23,541 · end of year $37,564

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $9,646,431 · end of year $8,931,340

Mission and programs · 2024

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.

Activities or mission (Part I)

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.

  • 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

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Dr Chang Shik Yang

    Chairman & CEO

    Total calculated
    $59,351
    From this org
    $59,351
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    20

  • Michael Jenkins

    Director & President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Hon Ek Nath Dhakal

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • William Lay Esq

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Thomas McDevitt

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Katsumi Otsuka

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Katherine Rigney

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Dr Thomas G Walsh

    Director

    Total calculated
    $23,052
    From this org
    $23,052
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    20

  • Taj Ibrahim Hamad

    Vice President

    Total calculated
    $2,000
    From this org
    $2,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    10

  • Dieudonne Nkwethat

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $1,000
    From this org
    $1,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Man Ho Woo

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
14 November 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202523189349314802

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