2023-11-14T15:29:14-06:00 2022-12-31 223575846 Brunhofer & Balise LLP 287 N Farview Avenue Paramus NJ 07652 990 2022-01-01 522199888 Universal Peace Federation UNIV 9146311331 220 White Plains Road Tarrytown NY 10591 Dr Chang Shik Yang Chairman 9146311331 2023-11-14 Dr Chang Shik Yang 999009999 0 David BaliseCPA P00350308 2015999899 2023-11-11 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Dr Chang Shik Yang 220 White Plains Road Tarrytown NY 10591 32923624 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 4 9 5 0 0 8862860 32901801 2066 1781 3966 20042 0 0 8868892 32923624 2461589 5150798 0 0 692603 653066 0 0 0 4565039 13459398 7719231 19263262 1149661 13660362 3501266 18187761 433052 1369546 3068214 16818215 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 18214167 5149009 1781 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. 205180 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 266192 1788 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. 18685539 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 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 32 0 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 NY X Treasurer 9146311331 220 White Plains Road Tarrytown NY 10591 Dr Thomas G Walsh Chairman 40.00 X 124358 0 13736 Michael Jenkins President 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Yeon Ah Choi Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Honorable Ek Nath Dhakal Director 40.00 X 77211 0 0 William Lay Esq Director 5.00 X 6232 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 5000 0 0 Yun Young-ho Director 10.00 X 63770 0 0 Taj Ibrahim Hamad Vice President 40.00 X 94642 0 10313 Dr Frank LaGrotteria Secretary 25.00 X 37860 0 0 Annie Gagne Treasurer 40.00 X 61561 0 0 470634 0 24049 1 0 0 0 0 128150 32773651 32901801 Conference Fees 611600 1781 1781 1781 20042 20042 32923624 1781 0 20042 X 1496272 1496272 147900 147900 3506626 3506626 340895 139585 201310 232622 128398 104224 35850 815 35035 43699 20379 23320 2231225 2231225 19081 19081 6693096 6693096 298927 298927 205442 167547 37895 29368 29368 146587 22905 123682 2873304 2872893 411 458971 458971 2571 2571 Sunhak Peace Prize 500000 500000 Training Expense 771 771 Taxes and Licenses 55 55 19263262 18685539 577723 0 57584 55839 3431117 17929548 1554 1553 17817 7144 6538 10673 4473 190148 3501266 18187761 312060 1172316 120992 197230 433052 1369546 X 3068214 16818215 3068214 16818215 3501266 18187761 13660362 89639 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 6261897 16370646 15042245 8862860 32901801 79439449 5860 3399 4590 2066 1781 17696 6267757 16374045 15046835 8864926 32903582 79457145 0 0 0 79457145 6068 7653 6567 3966 20042 44296 6068 7653 6567 3966 20042 44296 6273825 16381698 15053402 8868892 32923624 79501441 0.99940 0.99940 0.00060 0.00060 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED X 0 17817 7144 10673 10673 33013263 89639 89639 32923624 0 32923624 19263262 0 19263262 0 19263262 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 56155 East Asia and the Pacific - Australia, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 1424884 Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) - Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 730708 Middle East and North Africa - Algeria, Bahrain, Djibouti, Egypt, 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 9000 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 51150 South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 63000 Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, 0 0 Grants to recipients located in region 1201783 0 0 0 0 0 0 3536680 0 3536680 Central America and the Caribbean - Costa Rica International Education Program 56155 Wire Transfer 0 East Asia and the Pacific - Australia International Education Program 22000 Wire Transfer 0 East Asia and the Pacific - Philippines International Education Program 95000 Wire Transfer 0 Europe - Germany International Education Program 230708 Wire Transfer 0 South America - Bolivia International Education Program 11312 Wire Transfer 0 South America - Uruguay International Education Program 7226 Wire Transfer 0 South America - Brazil International Education Program 22412 Wire Transfer 0 South America - Brazil International Education Program 6370 Wire Transfer 0 South Asia - Cambodia International Education Program 50000 Wire Transfer 0 South Asia - Nepal, International Education Program 13000 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Benin International Education Program 115500 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Senegal International Education Program 432000 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Nigeria International Education Program 234000 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Zambia International Education Program 230000 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Mozambique International Education Program 50000 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Niger International Education Program 100180 Wire Transfer 0 East Asia and the Pacific - Korea International Education Program 257059 Wire Transfer 0 East Asia and the Pacific - Korea International Education Program 275825 Wire Transfer 0 East Asia and the Pacific - Cambodia International Education Program 275000 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - Zambia International Education Program 6000 Wire Transfer 0 Sub-Saharan Africa - South Africa International Education Program 26053 Wire Transfer 0 East Asia and the Pacific - Cambodia, International Education Program 500000 Wire Transfer 0 Europe - Switzerland Vaccine subsidies for Africa 500000 Wire Transfer 0 21 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. Part III Accounting Method: 1 Garden of God's Heart 6590 Bermuda Road Las Vegas NV 89119 882776131 501(c)(3) 500000 0 Support their education programs and conferences HJIFUS 3600 New York Avenue NE Washington DC 20002 821898138 501(c)(3) 383000 0 Support their education programs and conferences Universal Ballet Foundation 4301 Harewood Road NE Washington DC 20017 541424487 501(c)(3) 25000 0 Support their education programs and conferences Unification Theological Seminary 30 Seminary Drive Barrytown NY 12507 141569152 501(c)(3) 123000 0 Support their education programs and conferences World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations 220 White Plains Road Tarrytown NY 10591 134142142 501(c)(3) 20000 0 Support their education programs and conferences Universal Peace Federation USA Inc 3600 New York Avenue NE Washington DC 20002 522289808 501(c)(3) 409369 0 Support their education programs and conferences 6 scholarships 43 147900 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 Contract & Casual Labor : Program service expenses 204,105. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 204,105. Fees/ Licenses/Membership : Program service expenses 7,069. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 7,069. Honoraria & Other Fees : Program service expenses 643,084. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 643,084. Pro. Fees - Speakers - P : Program service expenses 5,838,838. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,838,838. Form 990, Part XI, Line 2c: There has been no change; our Board of Trustees selects and monitors the auditor.