Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 12-31-2012
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
UNITED STATES POLO ASSOCIATION INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1795 Alysheba Way
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
LEXINGTON, KY40509
D Employer identification number

36-3016024
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 20,627,505
F Name and address of principal officer:
 
 
 
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 6 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.USPOLO.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation:  
M State of legal domicile:
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: Organized to promote the game of polo, coordinate the activities of its member clubs, and to supervise national and international polo games.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 29
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 29
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 20
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 150
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 1,090
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -1,410
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........   0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 1,208,506 1,785,635
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 3,666,468 3,985,434
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 9,799,572 12,055,528
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 14,674,546 17,826,597
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...   677,840
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 89,998 86,979
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 787,969 1,334,435
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 3,276,023 3,440,519
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 4,153,990 5,539,773
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 10,520,556 12,286,824
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 47,503,483 61,627,552
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 514,206 360,444
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 46,989,277 61,267,108
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: Organized to promote the game of polo, coordinate the activities of its member clubs, and to supervise national and international polo games.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,453,781 including grants of $ 497,512 ) (Revenue $ 48,000 )
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT-Multiple initiatives aimed at enhancing and growing the sport of polo. These initiatives include the following: National Club Development which is creating a standardization for polo training facilities nationwide, Team USPA is identifying young, talented American players and providing mentored training and playing opportunities leading to a pool of higher rated amateur and professional players and the resultant giveback to the sport of polo and Polo Development Initiative which aids member clubs/members by financial support where there is a need that is relevant to the growth of polo and have a carefully thought out plan toward contributing to the sport of polo, and have a stated plan for accountability and future sustainability. Equine Welfare Initiative are also included which are programs focused on the care and well being of polo ponies.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,140,736 including grants of $ 157,488 ) (Revenue $ 686,722 )
POLO UMPIRE PROGRAM-Support all aspects of umpire services and programs within the United States Polo Association. This includes training and certification, support of the USPA professional umpires, administration of the club and circuit umpire expense reimbursement program along with the umpire exchange program. The umpire program was developed to maintain consistency in the game and has evolved to become a high standard of certification with refinements to meet the ever-increasing demand for quality and consistent umpiring.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 683,712 including grants of $ 22,840 ) (Revenue $ 121,835 )
INTERCOLLEGIATE/INTERSCHOLASTIC-Created to promote and grow the sport of polo by providing maximum exposure to the sport; recruiting collegiate and scholastic institutions; coordinating activities of member schools and players; providing for organized competition including sponsoring & administering regional and national tournaments with an emphasis on sportsmanship, fairness and safety.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 947,923 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 929,078 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet4,226,152
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A........................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........ Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................... Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.......................... Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
Yes
 
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
152
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
20
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
 
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
No
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
No
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
No
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
No
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
29
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
29
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
Yes
 
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
 
No
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
 
No
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
 
No
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
 
No
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletCFO1795 Alysheba Way STE 6206LEXINGTONKY40509 (859) 219-1000
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) EDWARD CAMPBELL III........................................................................
Trustee
 0.00
.......................0.00 		            0 0 0
(2) JOSEPH P MEYER........................................................................
President
 3.00
.......................0.00 		            0 0 0
(3) Daniel Coleman........................................................................
Trustee
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(4) Raymond Mayer........................................................................
Trustee
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(5) Mark Sedaca........................................................................
Trustee
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(6) Victor Ramon........................................................................
Trustee
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(7) Peter Poor........................................................................
Trustee
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(8) Dennis Geiler........................................................................
Trustee
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(9) Teresa Mull........................................................................
Trustee
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(10) George Dill........................................................................
Trustee
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(11) Chris Dawson........................................................................
Trustee
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(12) Tony Coppola........................................................................
Trustee
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(13) James Burton........................................................................
Trustee
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(14) Britt Baker........................................................................
Trustee
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(15) Charles A Muldoon........................................................................
Trustee
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           27,000 0 0
(16) Richard T Caleel........................................................................
Trustee
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           16,225 0 0
(17) Mike McCleary........................................................................
Trustee
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) Stephen A Orthwein Jr........................................................................
Trustee
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(19) Russell Sheldon........................................................................
Trustee
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           600 0 0
(20) Clint Nangle........................................................................
Trustee
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(21) Sunny Hale........................................................................
Trustee
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(22) Gillian Johnston........................................................................
Trustee
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(23) Daniel Walker........................................................................
Secretary
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(24) Glen A Holden Jr........................................................................
Trustee
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(25) Charles W Smith........................................................................
Trustee
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(26) Chrys Beal........................................................................
Trustee
 2.00
.......................0.00 		X           0 0 0
(27) ROBERT DONAHEY........................................................................
Treasurer
 3.00
.......................0.00 		    X       0 0 0
(28) CHARLES E WEAVER........................................................................
Chairman
 10.00
.......................0.00 		    X       0 0 0
(29) PETER RIZZO........................................................................
CEO
 40.00
.......................0.00 		    X       190,600 0 24,975
(30) KRISTINE BOWMAN........................................................................
CLUB DEV DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   105,026 0 3,145
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 339,451   28,120
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet2
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
ERIC SEARS, 32 CUYAHOGA RDLAKE WORTHFL33467 UMPIRING 105,930
FRENCH WEST VAUGHN112 E HARGETT STREETRALEIGHNC27601 MARKETING 137,596
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet2
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		 
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 0
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a UMPIRING 711300 686,722 686,722    
b TOURNAMENTS 711300 449,807 449,807    
c SPONSORSHIPS 711300 41,090 40,000 1,090  
d MISCELLANEOUS 711300 64,591 64,591    
e Membership Dues & Assessments 711300 516,775 516,775    
f All other program service revenue . 26,650 26,650    
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 1,785,635
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 4,144,473     4,144,473
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 12,055,528     12,055,528
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 2,636,458 5,411
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 2,785,008 15,900
c Gain or (loss) -148,550 -10,489
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet -159,039 -159,039    
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 0
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 17,826,597 1,625,506 1,090 16,200,001
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 374,297 374,297
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 296,043 296,043
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 7,500 7,500
4 Benefits paid to or for members 86,979 86,979
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 190,600 38,120 151,480  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 891,455 569,438 322,017  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 26,580 17,738 8,842  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 133,630 17,416 116,214  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 92,170 57,204 34,966  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 123,439 91,302 32,137  
c Accounting ........... 11,480   11,480  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 85,001   85,001  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 0      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 175,650   175,650  
13 Office expenses ....... 0      
14 Information technology ...... 0      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 0      
17 Travel ............ 139,011 77,986 61,025  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 96,048 22,049 73,999  
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 30,931   30,931  
23 Insurance .............. 80,724 80,724    
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a INTECOLLEGIATE EXPENSES 381,552 381,552    
b PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 439,488 439,488    
c PUBLICATIONS 575,509 575,509    
d UMPIRING EXPENSES 734,194 734,194    
e All other expenses 567,492 358,613 208,880  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 5,539,773 4,226,152 1,312,622 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .............   1 0
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 10,817,601 2 12,362,700
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........   3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 3,071,613 4 4,745,555
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 204 8 2,165
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 96,959 9 103,278
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 224,529
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 120,997 65,809 10c 103,532
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 22,102,196 11 30,045,370
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 11,349,101 12 13,914,952
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13 0
14 Intangible assets ...............   14 350,000
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15 0
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 47,503,483 16 61,627,552
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 259,253 17 259,917
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 254,951 19 100,525
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 2 25 2
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 514,206 26 360,444
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 46,989,277 27 61,267,108
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 46,989,277 33 61,267,108
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 47,503,483 34 61,627,552
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
17,826,597
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
5,539,773
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
12,286,824
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
46,989,277
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
1,951,100
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
39,907
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
61,267,108
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If “Yes,” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits
3b
 
 
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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Software ID: 12000229
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED STATES POLO ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

36-3016024
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   4,674 3,496 1,178
d Equipment ................   192,493 94,802 97,691
e Other .................   27,362 22,699 4,663
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 103,532
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests 13,914,952 C
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 13,914,952
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
Rounding 2








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 2
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Part X Part X : FIN48 Footnote In 2008, the U.S.P.A. and Properties adopted the provisions of FASB ASC 740-10, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes. This statement prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The evaluation of a tax position in accordance with these regulations is a two-step process. The first step is a measurement process to determine whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, based on the technical merits of the position. The second step is a measurement process whereby a tax position that meets the more likely than not recognition threshold is calculated to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. The U.S.P.A. and Properties have reviewed their tax planning and provisioning for all open tax years (2008-2012), and believes that there are no significant liabilities related to uncertain tax positions.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED STATES POLO ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

36-3016024
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside
the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
SOUTH AMERICA 0 3 PROGRAM SERVICES TRAIN UMPIRES 46,237
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 GRANT TO ORGANIZATION   7,500
EAST ASIA/PACIFIC 0 8 PROGRAM SERVICES INTERNATIONAL EVENT 229,531
EUROPE 0 4 PROGRAM SERVICES INTERNATIONAL EVENT 13,725
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....   15 296,993
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)   15 296,993
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
NORTH AMERICA GEN SUPPORT 7,500 CHECK      
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
1
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If “Yes,”the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organizationmay be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A).......................................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used in Foreign Country   MONITORS FUNDS BY REVIEWING SCORECARDS AND CLUB VISITS.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED STATES POLO ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number
36-3016024
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) WORK TO RIDE INC
98 CHAMOUNIX DR
PHILADELPHIA,PA19131 		23-2717148 501(c)3 7,624 0     GENERAL SUPPORT
(2) VIRGINIA POLO CENTER INC
1082 FOREST LODGE LN
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22903 		54-1569671   8,000 0     POLO TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
(3) TWIN CITY POLO CLUB INC
4432 HWY 25 SE
BUFFALO,MN55313 		41-1834081   7,100 0     CLUB & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(4) THE VILLAGES OPERATING COMPAN
1020 LAKE SUMTER LANDING
THE VILLAGES,FL32162 		20-4647826   5,193 0     CLUB & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(5) STAGE HILL POLO SCHOOL INC
42 LOW STREET
NEWBERRY,MA01951 		04-3576122   8,000 0     POLO TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
(6) SANTA BARBARA POLO & RAQUET C
3375 FOOTHILL RD STE 1200
CARPINTERIA,CA93013 		95-2771762   13,400 0     CLUB & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(7) SAN DIEGO POLO CLUB INC
14555 EL COMINO REAL
RANCHO SANTE FE,CA92067 		33-0179612   5,700 0     CLUB & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(8) PRESTONWOOD POLO FOUNDATN INC
5001 SPRING VALLEY RD 1100
DALLAS,TX75244 		27-3102875   5,500 0     CLUB & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(9) POWAY VALLEY RIDERS ASSOC-PT
14325 MIDLAND RD
POWAY,CA92064 		95-2795289 501(c)3 8,000 0     POLO DEVELOPMENT
(10) OVERBROOK FARMS LLC
PO BOX 2007
AIKEN,SC29802 		20-4860439   7,497 0     CLUB & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(11) ORANGE COUNTY POLO CLUB INC
9281 CANDLEWOOD DR
HUNTINGTON BEAC,CA92064 		33-0746448 501(c)7 8,475 0     CLUB & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(12) NEWPORT POLO INC
2503 EAST MAIN RD
PORTSMOUTH,RI02871 		05-0458298   8,250 0     CLUB & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(13) NEW ORLEANS POLO CLUB
PO BOX 1202
FOLSOM,LA70437 		27-0584800   11,407 0     CLUB & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(14) MYOPIA HUNT CLUB INC
435 BAY RD
SOUTH HAMILTON,MA01928 		04-1648210   6,750 0     CLUB & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(15) MEADOWVIEW FARM POLO CLUB INC
9914 VERGENNES ST
LOWELL,MI49331 		38-2919019   7,500 0     CLUB & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(16) LA CONNER POLO CLUB INC
16278 LA CONNER-WHITNEY RD
LA CONNER,WA98257 		60-2217504   9,000 0     CLUB & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(17) HOUSTON POLO CLUB INC
8552 MEMORIAL DR
HOUSTON,TX77024 		76-0046253   43,400 0     CLUB & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(18) HAWAII POLO SCHOOL&TRAINING F
1696 ALA MAONA
HONOLULU,HI96815 		20-1259465   8,100 0     POLO TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
(19) GRAND CHAMPION POLO CLUB OF P
3629 AIKEN CT
WELLINGTON,FL33414 		26-0142806   8,689 0     CLUB & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(20) FREESTONE INC-SKULL VALLEY PC
PO BOX 314
SKULL VALLEY,AZ86338 		20-3445827   6,500 0     CLUB & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(21) FLORIDA POLO INC
4550 POLO CLUB RD
LAKE WORTH,FL33467 		59-1096396   10,100 0     CLUB & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(22) ELDORADO POLO CLUB INC
PO BOX 1720
LA QUINTA,CA92247 		95-2088037   17,900 0     CLUB & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(23) COUNTRY FARMS POLO INC
200 BELLPORT AVE
MEDFORD,NY11763 		11-3335273   10,782 0     CLUB & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(24) CHUKKAR FARM INC
1005 LITTLE RIVER WAY
ALPHARETTA,GA30004 		55-1405266   7,160 0     CLUB & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(25) CENTRAL COAST POLO CLUB INC
2320 CLARK VALLEY RD
LOS OSOS,CA93402 		71-0891330 501(c)3 10,450 0     CLUB & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(26) CALIFORNIA POLO CLUB INC
16060 VENTURA BLVD 105-268
ENCINO,CA91436 		95-4503823   9,000 0     CLUB & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(27) BORDER CIRCUIT POLO SCHOOLIN
1925 ALVAREZ RD
ANTHONY,MN88021 		90-0535445   7,800 0     POLO TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
(28) ATLANTA REG POLO CENTER
PO BOX 965
TYRONE,GA30290 		20-4046209   32,760 0     CLUB & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(29) ARIZONA POLO CLUB LLC
8140 E MCDOWELL RD
SCOTTSDALE,AZ85257 		45-3308630   9,496 0     CLUB & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
(30) AIKEN PC INC
525 LAUREN ST SW
AIKEN,SC29801 		57-0778833   5,800 0     CLUB & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
3
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
27
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) TEAM USPA 90 123,374      
(2) Regional Polo Center Reimbursement 4 51,500      
(3) Polo Development Initiative 32 93,957      
(4) Intercollegiate/Interscholastic 14 10,875      
(5) Certified Umpire Reimbursement 9 16,337      




Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used   CLUB VISITS, SCORECARD COMPLETION WITH VARIOUS DATA POINTS MEASURING ACHIEVEMENTS V GOALS, BENCHMARKING, ETC.CONTINUOUS MENTORING SUPPORT, PROGRESS MONITORING, ETC
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED STATES POLO ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

36-3016024
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
No
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers,
directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? .......
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
 
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)PETER RIZZOCEO (i)
(ii)		 174,808
  		15,000
  		792
  		5,244
  		19,731
  		215,575
  		 
 
Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Sch J, Part I, Line 1b Part I, Line 1b: Reason for not following policy regarding payment provisions for expenses ADDITIONAL FIRST CLASS EXPENSES WERE PREAPPROVED BY MANAGEMENT DUE TO LONGEVITY OF FLIGHT TO CHINA.
Sch J, Part I, Line 1a Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a.  
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED STATES POLO ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

36-3016024
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ......Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
(1) STEVE KRUEGER DIRECTOR FAMILY 1,382 STIPEND POLO DEVELOP
(2) PETER POOR DIRECTOR 8,000 GRANT POLO DEVELOP
(3) CLINT NANGLE DIRECTOR 7,497 GRANT POLO DEVELOP
(4) JESSE WEAVER DIRECTOR FAMILY 1,000 STIPEND POLO DEVELOP
(5) JARED SHELDON DIRECTOR FAMILY 10,123 STIPEND POLO DEVELOP
(6) HOLLY BOGGESS COMMITTEE MEM FAMILY 1,199 GRANT POLO DEVELOP
(7) GEORGE DILL DIRECTOR 12,014 GRANT POLO DEVELOP
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) RIZZO MANAGEMENT INC
  		CEO SPOUSE 195,845 MEMBER PUBLICATIONS   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED STATES POLO ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

36-3016024
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  FORM 990, SCEDULE R, PART V, LINE 2 THE ROYALTIES THAT USPA RECEIVES FROM USPA PROPERTIES, INC ARE DERIVED FROM THE ROYALTIES USPA PROPERTIES, INC EARNS FROM THE LICENSING OF USPA MARKS.
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c Form 990, Part XII, Line 2: Change of Oversight or Selection Process ESTABLISHED AUDIT COMMITTEE
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses TOURNAMENT EXPENSES: Column (A) - Total = $302747; Column (B) - Program Services = $302747; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses EQUIPMENT TESTING: Column (A) - Total = $4378; Column (B) - Program Services = $4378; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS: Column (A) - Total = $15437; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $15437; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses ADMINISTRATION EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $244930; Column (B) - Program Services = $51488; Column (C) - Management & General = $193443; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management CEO'S SALARY IS ESTABLISHED BY COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE CFO AND THE CEO BEFORE FILING AND IS AVAILABLE TO BOARD MEMBERS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9 Form 990, Part VI, Line 9: Officer, Director, Trustee, Key Employee Mailing Address Chrys D. Beal5611 N. Midland DriveMidland, TX 79707Charles W. SmithP.O.Box 125Dennis, TX 76439Glen A. Holden, Jr.2101 Mountain Ave.Santa Barbara, CA 93109Daniel WalkerP.O. Box 1370Long Beach, CA 90801Gillian E. Johnston1300 Corporate Center Way, Suite 105-DWellington, FL 33414Sunset Hale4095 State Rd 7Suite L #183Lake Worth, FL 33449Clint NangleP.O. Box 2007Aiken, SC 29802Russell A. Sheldon14325 Midland RoadPoway, CA 92064Stephen A. Orthwein, Jr.2730 S. Lindbergh Blvd.Saint Louis, MO 63131Mike McClearyP.O. Box 36Wellborn, TX 77881Richard T. Caleel98 Seaview DriveMontecito, CA 93108Charles A. MuldoonP.O.Box 35Poolesville, MD 20837Charles E. Weaver6000 West War Memorial DrivePeoria, IL 61615Joseph P. Meyer255 Peachtree Battle AvenueAtlanta, GA 30305Robert W. Donahey 7887 Kinsman RoadRussell, OH 44072Britt Baker111 SW JacksonDes Moines, IA 50315James H. Burton, III6570 Pleasant Colony LaneWarrenton, VA 20187Anthony L. Coppola11967 Polo Club RoadWellington, FL 33414Christopher Dawson900 Fort Street MallSuite 1700Honolulu, HI 96813George R. Dill16278 La Conner-WhitneyLa Conner, WA 98257Teresa M. Mull1915 East US Highway 54Andover, KS 67002Dennis L. Geiler359 San Miguel DriveSuite 304Newport Beach, CA 92660Peter F. Poor42 Low StreetNewbury, MA 01951Victor Ramon4024 Bryn Mawr DriveDallas, TX 75225Mark V. Sedacca4894 Beechwood RoadCincinnati, OH 45244Raymond Mayer2060 BroadwaySuite 270Boulder, CO 80302Daniel Coleman2030 W. Baseline Rd., #182-148Phoenix, AZ 85041Edward Campbell III7651 County Rd 32Fairhope, AL 36532Robert McClosky3061 Hwy 290 EastPaige, TX 78659
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder MEMBERS INCLUDE U.S. PLAYERS, FOREIGN PLAYERS, JUNIOR PLAYERS, COLLEGIATE PLAYERS, ASSOCIATE MEMBERS, & MEMBER POLO CLUBS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 4 Form 990, Part VI, Line 4: Description of Significant Changes to Organizational Documents The governors at large are to be elected by the membership.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a: Explanation of Delegated Broad Authority to Committee In accordance with Article II of the USPA Constitution, the USPA Executive Committee be delegated the powers and duties derived from the authority of the USPA Board of Governors, except the authority to make or alter the Constitution, By-Laws or Rules. These powers and duties will include the oversight of the day-to-day operational business of the Association, including the management of the USPA Staff and Annual Budget that has been approved by the Board. The resolution may be renewed annually. The Board of Governors will be informed of all actions taken by the Executive Committee, reported by forwarded minutes of all Executive Committee meetings or teleconferences. All Executive Committee actions will be forwarded to the Board of Governors and ratified at the next meeting of the Board of Governors.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: INTERCOLLEGIATE/INTERSCHOLASTIC-Created to promote and grow the sport of polo by providing maximum exposure to the sport; recruiting collegiate and scholastic institutions; coordinating activities of member schools and players; providing for organized competition including sponsoring & administering regional and national tournaments with an emphasis on sportsmanship, fairness and safety. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: TOURNAMENTS-Promoting competitive play of the sport within clubs and circuits as well as internationally to enhance and grow the sport
    Client Note 2 - USPA Properties, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the U.S. PoloAssociation, Inc., files a separate corporate income tax return.
    Client Note 1 - Board members devote approximately 1-3 hours per week; officersand committee chairmans devote approximately 2-20 hours per week.Board members of the USPA receive no compensation, no contributions toemployee benefit plans, no deferred compensation. They do receive travel reimbursements to attend semiannual board meetings.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED STATES POLO ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

36-3016024
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) USPA MARKETING LLC
1795 Alysheba Way 6206
LEXINGTON,KY40509
90-0902831 		Marketing and Branding of the Sport FL 97,385 54,127 UNITED STATES POLO ASSOCIATION INC
 
(2) USPA UMPIRES LLC
1795 Alysheba Way 6206
LEXINGTON,KY40509
45-3789031 		POLO UMPIRING FL 1,122,722 59,136 UNITED STATES POLO ASSOCIATION INC
 
(3) USPA PROPERTIES LLC
771 CORPORATE DR STE 430
LEXINGTON,KY40503
36-4717464 		TRADEMARK LICENSING FL     UNITED STATES POLO ASSOCIATION INC
 






Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL POLO FOUNDATION

1795 Alysheba Way 6206

LEXINGTON,KY40509
37-1401344 		Promote/educate polo internationally CA 501(C)(3) 9 N/A
 
No












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Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) USPA Properties Inc

771 CORPORATE DR STE 430
LEXINGTON,KY40503
36-3280427 		TRADEMARK LICENSING IL UNITED STATES POLO ASSOC
  		C CORP 28,094,836 19,029,549 100.000 % Yes  












Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
Yes
 
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) USPA Properties Inc

 f 600,000 AUDIT
(2) USPA Properties Inc

 a 12,055,528 AUDIT




Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under section 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
Schedule R (Form 990) 2012
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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