Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SERVICE COMMITTEE INC
Employer identification number
04-6186012
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
5,809,950
5,650,460
4,960,691
7,862,533
5,007,967
29,291,601
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5,809,950
5,650,460
4,960,691
7,862,533
5,007,967
29,291,601
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
3,362,303
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
25,929,298
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
5,809,950
5,650,460
4,960,691
7,862,533
5,007,967
29,291,601
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
259,107
214,701
198,695
193,201
233,905
1,099,609
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
14,121
43,533
14,094
34,752
57,238
163,738
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
30,554,948
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
986,738
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
84.860 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
80.820 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SERVICE COMMITTEE INC
Employer identification number
04-6186012
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENT
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1
UUSC ADVANCES HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE AROUND THE WORLD, PARTNERING WITH THOSE WHO CONFRONT UNJUST POWER STRUCTURES AND MOBILIZING TO CHALLENGE OPPRESSIVE POLICIES.
PROGRAM SERVICE STATEMENT
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A:
RIGHTS IN HUMANITARIAN CRISES - IN BOTH DISASTERS AND CONFLICTS, UUSC AND ITS LOCAL GRASSROOTS PARTNERS SUPPORT POPULATIONS WHOSE RACE, CLASS, GENDER AND RELIGION MARGINALIZE THEM FROM ACCESSING MAINSTREAM AID. OUR SEED GRANTS FUND INNOVATIVE PROJECTS BUILDING ON LOCAL CAPACITY THAT OTHER ORGANIZATIONS CAN LEARN FROM, ADAPT AND BUILD UPON. IN FY11, UUSC RESPONDED TO DISASTERS AND CONFLICTS IN PAKISTAN, HAITI, GAZA, UGANDA, MYANMAR, DARFUR, AND KENYA. IN HAITI, WE HAVE TRAINED OVER 300 HAITIANS IN CHILD PROTECTION INTERVENTION, ALTERNATIVE METHODS FOR TRAUMA RESILIENCY, AND IMPROVED LIVELIHOODS AND SUPPORTED THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THESE ACTIVITIES. WE HAVE EXPANDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR HUNDREDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN HAITI AND GAZA TO DEVELOP THEIR POTENTIAL, POSITIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND AVOID SLAVERY AND ABUSE. UUSC HELPED OVER 2,000 WOMEN IN PAKISTAN, HAITI, AND KENYA REBUILD AND INCREASE THEIR LIVELIHOODS AFTER CONFLICT AND DISASTER, AND RECOGNIZE AND EXERCISE THEIR RIGHTS TO DIGNITY, RESPECT, AND VOICE. WITH UUSC SUPPORT, OVER 20,000 PEOPLE IN NORTHERN UGANDA HAVE RETURNED HOME AFTER WAR AND USED THEIR CULTURE AS A RESOURCE TO ESTABLISH PEACEFUL COMMUNITIES. OVER 50,000 VILLAGERS IN A WAR AFFECTED AREA OF MYANMAR ARE PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY-LED REVOLVING LOAN FUNDS THAT ARE ENGINES FOR BUILDING COLLECTIVE STRENGTH THROUGH EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND LIVELIHOOD EFFORTS.
PROGRAM SERVICE STATEMENT
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B:
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE - UUSC WORKS TO ESTABLISH THE HUMAN RIGHT TO WATER AND SANITATION IN LAW, POLICY, AND FACT THROUGH GOOD MODELS AND NEW LAW. ACCESS TO CLEAN, SAFE, AND AFFORDABLE WATER IS A FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT ESSENTIAL TO HEALTH, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THE ECONOMY GLOBALLY, NATIONALLY AND LOCALLY. THIS YEAR UUSC PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR 12 PARTNERS IN AFRICA, THE AMERICAS AND ASIA. IN KENYA, RESIDENTS RESTORED WATERSHEDS IN THE RAIN FOREST AND PROVIDED LIVELIHOODS AND FOOD FOR 10,000 SCHOOL CHILDREN AND 300 WOMEN-LED HOUSEHOLDS IN 30 COMMUNITIES. IN MEXICO RESIDENTS WON THE FIRST "AMPARO" ON THE HUMAN RIGHT TO WATER IN MEXICAN FEDERAL COURTS TO BRING WATER TO A 100 FAMILIES IN AN EXCLUDED COMMUNITY IN MORELOS AND SET LEGAL PRECEDENT. UUSC ORGANIZED HEARINGS OF RESIDENTS IN CA, MA, MD, AND WASHINGTON, D.C. WHO TESTIFIED FOR THE UN INDEPENDENT EXPERT ON THE HUMAN RIGHT TO WATER AND SANITATION, DOCUMENTING THE CONDITIONS OF NEGLECT OF THE HOMELESS, URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES AND DISCRIMINATORY IMPACTS OF WATER SHUT OFFS. UUSC PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PEPSICO TO ADOPT A HUMAN RIGHT TO WATER POLICY AND BEGIN AN IMPACT ASSESSMENT IN FIVE OF ITS OPERATIONS WORLDWIDE.
PROGRAM SERVICE STATEMENT
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C:
ECONOMIC JUSTICE - UUSC SUPPORTS GROUPS IN THE UNITED STATES AND OVERSEAS THAT STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF MARGINALIZED, INFORMAL-ECONOMY WORKERS TO ACHIEVE JUST WORKING CONDITIONS THROUGH STRUCTURAL CHANGE AND FAIR TRADE. THIS YEAR, OUR PARTNERS WORKING TO COMBAT CHILD LABOR IN KENYA, THE ROCK WOMEN GROUP AND MUUNGANO, TRAINED MORE THAN 450 YOUTH AT-RISK IN SUSTAINABLE MICROENTERPRISES, ENABLING THE YOUTH TO AVOID DANGEROUS FORMS OF EMPLOYMENT LIKE PROSTITUTION. UUSC'S PARTNER THE KENYA NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF STREET VENDORS AND INFORMAL TRADERS (KENASVIT) ADVOCATED FOR NATIONAL LEGISLATION TO BOOST LABOR PROTECTIONS IN THE INFORMAL SECTOR, CONDUCTED LEADERSHIP FORUMS FOR WOMEN AND DISABLED STREET VENDORS, AND EXPANDED FROM 6,000 TO 9,200 MEMBERS. ALSO, UUSC SUPPORTED OUR PARTNER STITCH TO IMPLEMENT A LEADERSHIP AND ORGANIZING CURRICULUM WITH 4,000 MARGINALIZED WOMEN WORKERS IN THE UNITED STATES AND CENTRAL AMERICA, WHICH LED TO THE FORMATION OF WOMEN'S COMMITTEES AND ELECTION OF WOMEN TO KEY LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN THEIR UNIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS. WE ALSO WORKED WITH PARTNERS IN THE UNITED STATES TO STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS WAGE THEFT, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, AND DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN AND IMMIGRANT WORKERS IN THE POULTRY-PROCESSING, CONSTRUCTION, AND RESTAURANT INDUSTRIES, AND SUPPORTED SOUTHERN ALTERNATIVES AGRICULTURAL CO-OPERATIVE, A PECAN CO-OP RUN BY RURAL AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN, TO STRENGTHEN ITS BUSINESS PRACTICES AND REACH NEW MARKETS FOR ITS PRODUCTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS DISCUSSED AND REVIEWED WITH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THEIR COMMENTS, INPUT AND APPROVAL. ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY RECEIVE EITHER A HARD COPY OR AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
UUSC REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH COVERS ALL STAFF AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. IN DOING SO, ALL DECISIONS (FINANCIAL OR NON-FINANCIAL) ARE SCRUTINIZED TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE NOT SELF-SERVING WITH RESPECT TO UUSC PERSONNEL OR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. HUMAN RESOURCES DECIDES IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS FOR UUSC PERSONNEL AND ELEVATES THE MATTER TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO OR THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AS APPROPRIATE. THE BOARD COMPLETES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ANNUALLY WHICH IS THEN SHARED WITH THE FULL BOARD. ANY CONFLICTED INDIVIDUAL IS PROHIBITED FROM VOTING OR MAKING ANY DECISIONS RELATED TO THE MATTER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ALL OF WHOM ARE INDEPENDENT OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO. THE COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY REFERENCE TO COMPARABILITY DATA. THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND POTENTIALLY ADJUSTED ANNUALLY UPON BOARD APPROVAL. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION. COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS IS DETERMINED BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO. SUCH COMPENSATION IS SIMILARLY DETERMINED BY REFERENCE TO COMPARABILITY DATA.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
UUSC MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY PUBLISHING THEM ON ITS WEBSITE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FORM 990 AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S WEBSITE.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 192,057. CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST GIFTS -166,692. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 25,365.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.