Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (i)Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... | 126,279,553 | 124,866,183 | 132,388,379 | 125,940,710 | 121,592,891 | 631,067,716 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... | 0 | |||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 126,279,553 | 124,866,183 | 132,388,379 | 125,940,710 | 121,592,891 | 631,067,716 |
| 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).. | 0 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 631,067,716 | |||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 126,279,553 | 124,866,183 | 132,388,379 | 125,940,710 | 121,592,891 | 631,067,716 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 373,179 | 296,671 | 298,111 | 349,659 | 676,821 | 1,994,441 |
| 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 VI.).. | 89,657 | 67,941 | -710,722 | -614,216 | -609,597 | -1,776,937 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. | 631,802,274 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 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 VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2015 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2015 |
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Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015: | ||||
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| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
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| c Excess from 2013....... | ||||
| d From 2014....... | ||||
| e From 2015....... | ||||
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| PROGRAM SERVICES | FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4 For 75 years, the USO has kept Americas military men and women connected to family, home and country throughout their service to this nation no matter where, how long, or under what conditions they serve. The USO was founded in preparation for World War II by national leaders who understood that maintaining high morale in a fighting force is crucial to a nations military success. The USO remains the vital bridge between Americans and their military service members. The USO is a family of dedicated staff and thousands of volunteers, sustained by the generosity of millions of individuals, organizations and corporations that support its charitable activities around the world. The grassroots support of Americans through USOs direct response fundraising program is particularly important because the organization must sustain operations in locations and environments where local fundraising is not possible. In addition to cash contributions, the USO benefits from the donation of millions of dollars worth of critical goods and services, including food for service members, operating facilities around the world, and donated services from entertainers and volunteers. In a 2015 survey, service members and their families agreed that the USO delivers just what they need. 96% say the USO boosts their morale. 94% say the USO shows our country supports them. 91% say the USO eases their separation from family and friends. We are united in our commitment to support Americas service members by keeping them connected to the people, places and things they love. We do this through countless acts of caring, comfort, connection and support. The work of the USO is Americas most powerful expression of gratitude to the men and women who secure our nations freedoms. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A - Center Operations The USO provides programs, entertainment and services at more than 180 locations worldwide, including more than 100 USO owned and operated locations, and more than 80 chartered USO affiliate locations. USO operations are located throughout the United States (including the U.S. territory of Guam), and in countries overseas, including Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, and Djibouti. USO operates in airports, on and near military bases, and in combat and hardship zones. Most USO locations operate out of space that is provided for free or at greatly reduced rent, enabling the USO to save on critical operating expenses. In 2015, USO served more than 9.6 million visitors and program participants (including 4 million visitors and program participants through its chartered USO affiliates ). The USOs centers provide a warm and comforting place where service members can connect with loved ones back home via internet or telephone, play a video game, catch a movie, have a snack or just put their feet up and relax. Currently, the four USO locations in Afghanistan alone collectively average more than 25,000 visits monthly and the two locations in the United Arab Emirates collectively average more than 25,000 visits monthly. The USO partners with its affiliate, USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore, to operate two USO Warrior and Family Centers adjacent to major military hospitals in Bethesda, MD, and Fort Belvoir, VA to support wounded, ill, and injured service members, their family members, caregivers, and hospital staff at each installation. These facilities provide a relaxing, home-like atmosphere for respite and participation in recreational programs, including art therapy rooms, healing gardens, sports lounges, music rooms, classroom training facilities, and kitchens. In 2015, the USO opened several new locations, including in: Abu Dhabi, Djibouti, Houston Military Entrance Processing Station ('MEPS'), San Antonio MEPS, Nashville MEPS, El Paso MEPS, Camp Aachen in Germany, and Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany. USO also offers service members the same kinds of support that the USO provides in an airport or installation location through its mobile vehicle units. These large mobile USO centers travel to events, military exercises, and emergency situations to deliver USO services to areas without a brick and mortar USO center. Each Mobile USO features large screen televisions, movies, video game consoles, casual seating, climate control, refrigerators, coffee makers, microwaves, Wi-Fi access, and laptops to keep service members connected to loved ones back home. The USO has recently increased its programs and services for service members in the process of transitioning out of the military and back into the civilian community. USO opened its first three USO transition sites in 2015, which offer a 'concierge' approach to connect service members and their families with the specific resources and organizations within their communities that will support them during their reintegration back into civilian life after their military service ends. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B - Entertainment Tours USO entertainment tours feature celebrities, performers and engaging shows to keep our military men and women connected to family, home and country. In 2015, the USO deployed 102 celebrity entertainers, who graciously donated millions of dollars worth of their professional services and their time to participate in 54 tours to 24 countries and 22 states, entertaining more than 145,000 service members and military family members. Fourteen of these tours were to combat zones. In addition, the Sesame Street/USO experience for military families performed 97 shows at 46 military installations in nine countries during 2015. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C - Warrior and Family Programming USOs Warrior and Family Care programs provide support and comfort to service members and their families, whether they are deployed, transitioning from their service, wounded, ill or injured, or have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Active Duty, National Guard and Reserve The USO distributed 71 bundles of electronic gaming, sports/musical equipment, and personal care items and 50 Mobile Entertainment Gaming Systems ('MEGS') to deployed service members in remote locations in 2015. In addition, the USO provided a private phone network that allowed service members to make free calls home, computers with high-speed internet bandwidth, free internet access for service members own computers and free international prepaid calling cards to more than 230 U.S. military locations around the globe to allow service members to connect with their families. In Southwest Asia alone, more than 7.4 million minutes were logged in free talk time by our service men and women during 2015. The USO has continued to offer seasonal holiday care packages, which include decorations, snacks, DVDs and games to help service members stationed in remote corners of the world celebrate American holidays and connect to home. In 2015, the USO delivered over 200 themed boxes to over 18,000 service members who were celebrating the holidays far from home. Military Families Through a partnership with the What to Expect Foundation, the USO hosted 14 baby showers for military moms-to-be around the globe in 2015. The USO also connects military parents with their children back home by hosting a nationally recognized reading program at select USO centers worldwide that allows service members to record themselves reading a story aloud to their child, which the USO then mails back home. During 2015, the USO helped provide more than 14,000 of these recordings to children of our service men and women. Transitioning Service Members and Military Families In 2015, the USO launched the USO Transition 360 Alliance, an initiative to help military personnel and their families successfully transition back to civilian life after their service ends. This initiative is comprised of the following programs, in addition to the transition facilities described under Part III, Line 4a ('Center Operations'): Employment Events The USO, in collaboration with Hire Heroes USA, hosts career transition workshops and career opportunity days for active-duty, wounded, ill and injured service members, their spouses and caregivers. The transition workshops focus on resume writing, mock interviews, professional work practices and translating prior military experience into a civilian career. The career opportunity days are events that connect service members with potential employers based on interest and background. During 2015, the USO hosted 11 career opportunity days and 81 transition workshops which, when combined with virtual career coaching, provided support to nearly 4,500 service members. Military Couples Seminars and Events The USO, in collaboration with Stronger Families, offers seminars and similar events to help couples learn to improve their communication, better understand each others needs, resolve conflict, rekindle romance and find renewed hope. In 2015, over 1,800 military atte |
| MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS | Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a At the annual meeting, the voting members shall elect members of the Board of Governors and take such other action as may be appropriately submitted to them by the Board of Governors. Election of the Board of Governors, or action on any other matters, shall be by the affirmative vote of the majority of voting members present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting, provided those present in person or by proxy constitute a quorum. Additionally, up to six persons appointed by the President of the United States, thier term being conterminous with such president's incumbency, may serve on the Board of Governors. |
| PROCESS OF REVIEWING FORM 990 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b A copy of the draft 990 was provided to all board members, officers, and key employees prior to its filing with the IRS. The process was conducted in May 2016. Meeting minutes reflect the review and discussion of the IRS form 990 at the finance committee meeting held in May. An outside accounting firm prepares and reviews the form 990. |
| CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT | Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c The conflict of interest policy is the policy that requires United Service Organizations, Inc.'s Governors, Officers, and other employees to avoid any situation which may constitute a conflict of interest, that is, any situation which an individual uses or could use his or her position with the United Service Organizations, Inc. for personal gain to an individual, members of the individual's family, or other organizations with whom the individual is affiliated, to the actual or potential detriment of the USO. The Board of Governors has established a policy with reference to conflicts of interest applicable to the Board of Governors. Disclosure of potential conflicts are reviewed by CEO, CFO and outside counsel. Any individuals that have a conflict of interest are prohibited from deliberations and voting on a transaction. |
| PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a and 15b The compensation is established by the United Service Organizations, Inc. Board of Governors after an independent, outside review of industry surveys, compensation studies and other data to ensure that executive compensation is within the range of that paid to comparable executives of comparable organizations for comparable services and therefore reasonable. These reviews are performed on a biannual basis by an independent outside consultant for the following positions: CEO, CFO, CDO, SVP Operations, Entertainment and Programs, SVP Brand Advancement, SVP HR, Chief of Staff, and SVP Executive Office. The last review was performed in 2014 for all positions listed and all positions' compensation was found to be within the range for comparable executives at comparable organizations. |
| HOW DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC | Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Financial statements are made available on the United Service Organizations, Inc. website. The Governing documents and conflict of interest policies are made available upon request. |
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