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Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by UNIVERSAL PEACE FEDERATION.

Totals

Total revenue
$32,923,624
Total expenses
$19,263,262
Contributions and grants received
$32,901,801
Grants paid
$5,150,798
Program service revenue
$1,781
Investment income
$20,042
Other revenue
$0
Total assets, end of year
$18,187,761
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,369,546
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$16,818,215
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$18,685,539
Management and general expenses
$577,723
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$18,685,539

Program services were 97.0% 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.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $128,150

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $32,773,651

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Conference Fees

    total $1,781 · related or exempt $1,781

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $20,042 · excluded $20,042

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $1,496,272 · program services $1,496,272

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $147,900 · program services $147,900

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $3,506,626 · program services $3,506,626

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $340,895 · program services $139,585 · management and general $201,310

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $232,622 · program services $128,398 · management and general $104,224

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $35,850 · program services $815 · management and general $35,035

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $43,699 · program services $20,379 · management and general $23,320

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $2,231,225 · program services $2,231,225

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $19,081 · management and general $19,081

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $6,693,096 · program services $6,693,096

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $298,927 · program services $298,927

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $205,442 · program services $167,547 · management and general $37,895

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $29,368 · management and general $29,368

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $146,587 · program services $22,905 · management and general $123,682

  • 17 · Travel

    total $2,873,304 · program services $2,872,893 · management and general $411

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $458,971 · program services $458,971

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $2,571 · management and general $2,571

  • 24a · Other expenses: Sunhak Peace Prize

    total $500,000 · program services $500,000

  • 24b · Other expenses: Training Expense

    total $771 · management and general $771

  • 24c · Other expenses: Taxes and Licenses

    total $55 · management and general $55

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $57,584 · end of year $55,839

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $3,431,117 · end of year $17,929,548

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $1,554 · end of year $1,553

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

    $17,817

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

    $7,144

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $6,538 · end of year $10,673

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $4,473 · end of year $190,148

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $312,060 · end of year $1,172,316

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $120,992 · end of year $197,230

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $3,068,214 · end of year $16,818,215

Mission and programs · 2022

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 2022:1. PRAYER RALLY: The 2nd "Prayer Rally for Peace on the Korean Peninsula" was held on Jan. 9, 2022 in Korea. UPF sponsored the program, which was attended by more than 1,200 religious leaders, and live streamed to one million peace advocates2. WORLD SUMMITS: UPF organized two major "World Summits" in 2022 to discuss peace on the Korean Peninsula and other challenges to building a world of lasting peace.World Summit: Summit for Peace on the Korean Peninsula was co-hosted by UPF and the Royal Government of Cambodia in Seoul, Korea from Feb. 11 to 13, 2022 on the theme, "Toward Peace on the Korean Peninsula." World political and religious leaders from more than 150 countries participated in the World Summit. During the 2022 World Summit General Assembly, Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia, received the Sunhak Peace Prize.Summit 2022 and Leadership Conference was held in Seoul Korea on the theme, "Toward a World Culture of Peace," from August 11 to 15, 2022. Participants were invited to sign three pledges: the Resolution for the Universal Charter of Peace, the Resolution on the Establishment of the African Consultative Council in partnership with the African Union, and the Declaration on the Universal Value of Religious Freedom.3. CONFERENCES OF HOPE: In 2022, UPF convened two "Conferences of Hope," on the issue of religious freedom and human rights. 1st Conference of Hope held Nov. 12, 2022, in South Korea and live streamed to millions of viewers globally focused on the issue of religious freedom and human rights. It was co-sponsored by The Washington Times Foundation and Think Tank 2022 (a project of UPF.2nd Conference of Hope for the Realization of a Heavenly Unified World was co-hosted by UPF, the International Association of Parliamentarians for Peace (IAPP) and The Washington Times Foundation. Held in South Korea on December 17, and live streamed to millions of viewers globally.4. REGIONAL INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES: ILC events were held by UPF's regional offices, including by UPF-Central America and the Caribbean, March 23, 2022 on "The Impact of Religion on World Affairs: Peace and Freedom in Ukraine," in Costa Rica; and by UPF-Asia-Pacific, July 29-31, 2022 on "Toward Peaceful Reunification of the Korean Peninsula-Creating a Global Culture of Peace," in the Philippines.5. REGIONAL THINK TANK 2022 FORUMS: Regional Think Tank 2022 Forums to discuss the establishment of "Peace on the Korean Peninsula and "Contemporary Challenges to Peace and Global Order" were held Feb. 1-3 and Apr. 1-3, 2022. The forums were organized by UPF's associations.6. GLOBAL THINK TANK 2022 FORUM hosted the 4th Think Tank 2022 Forum featuring former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on Feb. 26, 2022 in Korea.7. OTHER ACTIVITIESUPF 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, including Jan Figel from Slovakia; Sunhak Peace Prize Laureate Bishop Munib Younan from Jerusalem; and Ryan Koch of LDS Charities.UPF Partner Organizations: UPF teamed with our partner organizations, including, CEN-SAD, Asian Vision Institute, Al-Liqa' Center for Religious, 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 Cambodia's peace mission to Myanmar; withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine; and a statement on UN International Day of Peace 2022.

    Expenses $18,214,167 · Grants $5,149,009 · Revenue $1,781

  • UPF United Nations Programs and Activities in 2022:02.24.22 The Family: Charting the Way Forward, Post-Pandemic; sponsored by NGO Committee on the Family03.17.22 Family Remittances and Alleviating Poverty and Achieving the SDGs; sponsored by NGO Com. On the Family05.13.22 The Effects of Urbanization on the Family; sponsored by NGO Committee on the Family05.16.22 Halving Violence by 2030: The Role of Cities, Evidence and Faith Leaders in Getting Action Now; sponsored by UNODC , Coaltn. of F-B Orgs.05.16.22 Are Family and Demographics Relevant to Peace?; sponsored by United Families International06.02.22 Honoring Mothers and Fathers' Hard and Gratifying Journey07.14.22 The Fall of the Berlin Wall and Its Influence Beyond Europe, 7th IG livestream11.07.22 Civic Responsibility: What Your Children Need to Know11.24.22 Conflict Related Sexual Violence in the Ukraine; sponsored by CFBO, UNODC, GLOCHA, IAAIAGC, SFUniversity11.25-26.22 The Reality of the Church and Christians in the Middle East; sponsored by Al-Liqa Center for Religious, Heritage, and Cultural Studies in the Holy Land

    Expenses $205,180

  • 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. The magazine is published in English and Russian, with occasional editions in other languages, including French, Spanish and Arabic. Vol. 16 published in 2022 featured the "Rally of Hope" Series and the "Think Tank 2022 Forum" Series.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.

    Expenses $266,192 · Grants $1,788

As filed on the 2022 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Dr Thomas G Walsh

    Chairman

    Total calculated
    $138,094
    From this org
    $124,358
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $13,736
    Hours/week
    40

  • Michael Jenkins

    President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Yeon Ah Choi

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Honorable Ek Nath Dhakal

    Director

    Total calculated
    $77,211
    From this org
    $77,211
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • William Lay Esq

    Director

    Total calculated
    $6,232
    From this org
    $6,232
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Thomas McDevitt

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Katsumi Otsuka

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Katherine Rigney

    Director

    Total calculated
    $5,000
    From this org
    $5,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    5

  • Yun Young-ho

    Director

    Total calculated
    $63,770
    From this org
    $63,770
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    10

  • Taj Ibrahim Hamad

    Vice President

    Total calculated
    $104,955
    From this org
    $94,642
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $10,313
    Hours/week
    40

  • Dr Frank LaGrotteria

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $37,860
    From this org
    $37,860
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    25

  • Annie Gagne

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $61,561
    From this org
    $61,561
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

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

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2022
Filed
14 November 2023
IRS schema version
2022v5.0
Source object
202323189349313772

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