Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Employer identification number
52-0788987
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
51,140,522
38,128,447
36,550,519
37,655,258
36,277,037
199,751,783
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
51,140,522
38,128,447
36,550,519
37,655,258
36,277,037
199,751,783
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
199,751,783
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
51,140,522
38,128,447
36,550,519
37,655,258
36,277,037
199,751,783
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
109,498
81,564
119,816
141,657
137,996
590,531
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
4,145
33,553
37,698
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
200,380,012
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
1,588,749
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
99.690 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.700 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED PLANNING ORGANIZATION
Employer identification number
52-0788987
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
THE BYLAWS OF UPO WERE AMENDED ON TWO OCCASIONS DURING THE 2014 FISCAL YEAR. THE DATE AND SUBJECT MATTER OF THE AMENDMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1.) ON NOVEMBER 21, 2013, AT ARTICLE IV.- OFFICERS, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND OTHER COMMITTEES, SECTION 3. - ELECTION OF OFFICERS, THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS BY THE BOARD WAS CHANGED TO THE ANNUAL MEETING; AND SECTION 4. TERMS OF OFFICERS WAS ADDED WITH THE NEW LANGUAGE "IN THE EVENT THE ANNIVERSARY DATE OF A DIRECTOR'S BOARD TERM OCCURS PRIOR TO THE NEXT ANNUAL MEETING, THE OFFICER SHALL CONTINUE TO SERVE UNTIL THE NEXT ANNUAL MEETING." 2.) ON JULY 17, 2014, AT ARTICLE III. - BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SECTION 2.- COMPOSITION, A. GENERAL PROVISIONS, THEIR REPRESENTATIVES, "DESIGNATED BY THE CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA" WAS DELETED; AND B. SELECTION PROCEDURES (1) ELECTED PUBLIC OFFICIALS OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVES, THE NUMBER DESIGNATED BY THE MAYOR OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA INCREASED TO SIX FROM FOUR AND THE LANGUAGE "AND THE CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SHALL DESIGNATE TWO (2) REPRESENTATIVES" WAS DELETED. THE FOLLOWING CHANGES WERE ALSO MADE TO OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OF UPO: 1.) ON NOVEMBER 11, 2014, THE UPO GOVERNANCE GUIDELINES WERE ALSO AMENDED TO REFLECT UPDATED POSITION TITLES. 2.) ON MARCH 20, 2014, THE DEMOCRATIC SELECTION PROCEDURES FOR UPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS, WHO ARE REPRESENTATIVES OF LOW INCOME RESIDENTS, WAS AMENDED TO REFLECT THE NEW POVERTY POPULATIONS BY WARD WITH RESPECTIVE PERCENTAGES. 3.) ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2014, THE DEMOCRATIC SELECTION PROCEDURES FOR UPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS WHO ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF LOW INCOME RESIDENTS WAS AMENDED TO INCLUDE PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW WHEN ONLY ONE APPLICATION FROM A SPECIFIC ESA IS RECEIVED TO ALLOW FOR THE CANCELLATION OF THE ELECTION IN SPECIFIC ESA AND DECLARATION OF THE UNOPPOSED CANDIDATE TO THE UPO BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF LOW INCOME RESIDENTS FOR THE ESA.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE DELEGATE, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SHALL DESIGNATE ONE (1) REPRESENTATIVE; THE MAYOR OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SHALL DESIGNATE FOUR (4) RESPRESENTATIVES; AND THE CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SHALL DESIGNATE TWO (2) REPRESENTATIVES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE DRAFT FORM 990 WILL FIRST BE REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. IT IS THEN RECOMMENDED BY THE COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ALL BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE A COPY THE DRAFT FORM 990 BEFORE FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
UPO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. UPO'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO FILL OUT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM ANNUALLY. EVERY EMPLOYEE IS PROVIDED WITH AN EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK, WHICH HAS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN IT. EVERY EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO SIGN AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM FOR THE RECEIPT OF THE HANDBOOK. UPO BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY SITUATION THAT INVOLVES AN APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR IMPROPRIETY. BOARD MEMBERS LIST THESE DISCLOSURES AT THE END OF THE POLICY THAT IS PROVIDED ANNUALLY AS MENTIONED ABOVE. THE FOLLOWING PROCESS IS IMPLEMENTED IN A REASONABLE MANNER AND IS FOLLOWED FOR ALL PROHIBITED AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS: 1. THE NOMINATING, BYLAWS AND BOARD GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE OF BOARD MEMBERS COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF INDIVIDUALS, WHO HAVE NO INVOLVEMENT WITH ANY PROHIBITED OR RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS ("INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS"), SHALL REVIEW, IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE UPO PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ALL RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS OF BOARD MEMBERS, INCLUDING THOSE THAT MAY BE PROHIBITED PURSUANT TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. 2. THE NOMINATING, BYLAWS AND BOARD GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE, WITH THE ADVICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL AS NECESSARY, DETERMINES WHETHER A RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION IS A PROHIBITED TRANSACTION. 3. IF THE BOARD NOMINATING, BYLAWS AND BOARD GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THAT THE TRANSACTION IS PROHIBITED, THEN THE BOARD NOMINATING, BYLAWS AND BOARD GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SHALL RECOMMEND: (I) NOT TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION; (II) THE RESIGNATION OF THE BOARD MEMBER ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROHIBITED TRANSACTION; OR (III) OTHER ACTION AS APPROPRIATE DEPENDING ON THE FACTS. IN MAKING THIS DETERMINATION, THE BOARD NOMINATING, BYLAWS AND BOARD GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER, ALL FACTORS CONSIDERED, THE TRANSACTION IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO, AND IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF UPO. THE BOARD NOMINATING, BYLAWS AND BOARD GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SHALL REVIEW, WHERE APPROPRIATE, INFORMATION CONCERNING ALTERNATIVES TO THE TRANSACTION; COMPARABLE TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO BY OTHER PARTIES AND ORGANIZATIONS; AND/OR INDEPENDENT APPRAISALS, AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT FACTORS. FOR THIS PURPOSE, A "TRANSACTION" MAY INCLUDE AN ONGOING BUSINESS, CONTRACTUAL, OR GRANT RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
UPO HAS A COMPENSATION COMPARABILITY SCALE TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE SALARIES. THE SCALE WAS PREPARED USING NATIONAL AND LOCAL DATA OF NOT-FOR-PROFITS WHOSE MISSIONS ARE FOCUSED ON COMMUNITY SERVICES. THE BOARD APPROVES THE HIRING AND COMPENSATION PACKAGE OF THE PRESIDENT & CEO AND OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF UPO. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW TOOK PLACE IN THE FALL OF 2014.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
UPO MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, FEDERAL FORM 990, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
PURCHASE OF SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,365,269. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 262,752. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,628,021. OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 35,756. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 4,868. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 40,624.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
CAPITALIZATION OF PROGRAM EXPENSES 16,291.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.