Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS
INTERNATIONAL UNION
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1775 K STREET NW
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20006
D Employer identification number

53-0220586
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 404,224,213
F Name and address of principal officer:
ESTHER R LOPEZ
1775 K STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20006
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 5 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.UFCW.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1941
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO ORGANIZE ALL WORKERS FOR THE ECONOMIC, MORAL & SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR CONDITION & STATUS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 55
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 0
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 444
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 457,450 188,987
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 225,152,065 219,939,484
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 3,657,688 3,417,066
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 22,522,702 19,809,904
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 251,789,905 243,355,441
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 3,157,153 2,496,243
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 6,243,629 5,528,909
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 147,871,999 136,990,755
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 95,359,517 98,792,105
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 252,632,298 243,808,012
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -842,393 -452,571
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 199,565,766 196,439,948
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 474,724 626,812
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 199,091,042 195,813,136
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO ORGANIZE ALL WORKERS FOR THE ECONOMIC, MORAL, AND SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR CONDITION AND STATUS.
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 $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
ORGANIZED ALL WORKERS FOR THE ECONOMIC, MORAL, AND SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR CONDITION AND STATUS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
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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)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
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 IClick to see attachment.............
3
Yes
 
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
 
 
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 IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
Yes
 
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
 
No
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 other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click 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 other assistance to or for foreign individuals? 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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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government 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 or other assistance to or for domestic individuals 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 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
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
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
 
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 ...................
25b
 
 
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? 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
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
No
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 ...
35b
 
 
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.............
36
 
 
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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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
191
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
444
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
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, 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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletCA
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
Yes
 
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.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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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 or note to any line 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
55
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
0
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
 
No
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
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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, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletESTER R LOPEZ INTERNATIONAL SECRE1775 K STREET NW   WASHINGTON,DC20006 (202) 223-3111
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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 or note to any line 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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) PERRONE ANTHONY......................................................................
INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
 39.80
.................
0.20 		X   X       307,666 0 58,521
(2) O'NEILL PATRICK J......................................................................
INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER
 39.80
.................
0.20 		X   X       245,965 0 56,539
(3) APPELBAUM STUART H......................................................................
EXECUTIVE VP/PRESIDENT RWDSU
 10.00
.................
30.00 		X   X       0 249,556 62,371
(4) LOPEZ ESTHER R......................................................................
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 39.80
.................
0.20 		X   X       235,735 0 55,821
(5) MEINEMA PAUL......................................................................
EXEC VP/NATL PRES UFCW CANADA
 39.80
.................
0.20 		X   X       189,777 0 48,391
(6) BARCLAY WARREN S......................................................................
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR, ORGANIZING
 40.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       323,779 0 58,321
(7) CYPHERS FRANK......................................................................
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/COUNCIL PRESIDENT
 40.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       174,040 0 54,183
(8) JONES MILTON L......................................................................
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/REGION DIRECTOR
 40.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       178,161 0 52,265
(9) LAURITSEN MARK D......................................................................
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR
 40.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       198,733 0 57,837
(10) NEFF CHRISTYNE L......................................................................
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/EXEC ASST TO THE PRES
 40.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       235,978 0 58,527
(11) ORLANDO GEORGE J......................................................................
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/DISTILLERY DIRECTOR
 40.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       181,809 0 54,321
(12) PLUMB LAWRENCE G......................................................................
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/REGION DIRECTOR
 40.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       178,909 0 55,227
(13) RAMIREZ LETICIA......................................................................
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/REGION DIRECTOR
 40.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       177,842 0 52,363
(14) THOMSON EDWARD D......................................................................
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/REGION DIRECTOR
 40.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       226,767 0 57,027
(15) VINCENT JR ALVIN......................................................................
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/REGION DIRECTOR
 40.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       177,172 0 54,981
(16) WILLIAMSON KEVIN......................................................................
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR, COLL BARGAI
 40.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       301,363 0 55,991
(17) YOUNG CHAD CARL......................................................................
INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/REGION DIRECTOR
 40.00
.................
0.00 		X   X       24,148 0 2,541
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Page 8
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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) PLUMB THOMAS A........................................................................
RETIRED INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       272,573 0 14,705
(19) SALEEBY II GEORGE J........................................................................
RETIRED INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/RETAIL FOOD D
 40.00
.......................0.00 		X   X       281,219 0 9,726
(20) BOTH BRUCE........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       20,000 0 4,440
(21) BOYD KENNETH R........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       20,000 0 4,440
(22) CHORPENNING II JOSEPH M........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       20,000 0 4,440
(23) CONGER GREG M........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       20,000 0 4,440
(24) CORDOVA KIM C........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       18,214 0 4,044
(25) DERISO FRANK........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       20,000 0 4,440
(26) DURSO JOHN........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       20,000 0 4,440
(27) EIDEN JOHN........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       20,000 0 4,440
(28) FILATO ANTONIO........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       15,850 0 3,661
(29) HAGGERTY MICHAEL S........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       15,850 0 3,661
(30) HALL JR CHARLES........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       20,000 0 4,440
(31) HANLEY WAYNE E........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       15,850 0 3,661
(32) HOPKINS WILLIAM........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       20,000 0 4,440
(33) ICAZA RICARDO F........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       20,000 0 4,440
(34) KASPARIAN MICKEY........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       20,000 0 4,440
(35) LOMAX DONALD S........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       20,000 0 4,440
(36) LOPRESTI GEMMA........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       19,107 0 4,242
(37) LOVEALL JACQUES........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       16,667 0 3,700
(38) MCLAUGHLIN JAMES J........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       20,000 0 4,440
(39) NICCOLLAI JOHN T........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       20,000 0 4,440
(40) O'HALLORAN DOUG G........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       15,850 0 3,661
(41) POWELL RONALD E........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       20,000 0 4,440
(42) POWELL STEVEN M........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       20,000 0 4,440
(43) RENNE FIORIGI........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       20,000 0 4,440
(44) ROBINSON ROGER D........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       18,214 0 4,044
(45) RODRIGUEZ JOHN........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       20,000 0 4,440
(46) SAWYER PEARL........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       15,850 0 3,661
(47) WHALEN RICHARD........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       13,333 0 2,960
(48) WHILLE HARVEY L........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       20,000 0 4,440
(49) WHITAKER JOHN A........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       20,000 134,786 20,195
(50) WURM JACK C........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       0 237,587 61,172
(51) WYATT LENNIE........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       20,000 0 4,440
(52) YOUNG IV WENDEL W........................................................................
NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       20,000 0 4,440
(53) CHARETTE RICHARD O........................................................................
RETIRED NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       3,333 0 740
(54) RUSSOW MARVIN D........................................................................
RETIRED NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       3,333 0 740
(55) SCHMITZ DAVID C........................................................................
RETIRED NON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT
 1.10
.......................0.00 		    X       10,000 0 2,220
(56) CLARK NICHOLAS W........................................................................
GENERAL COUNSEL
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   217,130 0 56,421
(57) MERCER BETTE........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF UNION ADMINISTRATION
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   229,245 0 18,491
(58) RENTZ CAROL........................................................................
COMPTROLLER
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   184,342 0 54,821
(59) SULLIVAN KEVIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   182,826 0 56,021
(60) WISZYNSKI GEORGE........................................................................
ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL
 40.00
.......................0.00 		        X   183,470 0 54,527
(61) HANSEN JOSEPH T........................................................................
FORMER INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
 0.00
.......................   		          X 386,858 0 759
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 5,916,958 621,929 1,376,300
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet23
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
Yes
 
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
PARK STREET STRATEGIES LLC

9217 GLENVILLE ROAD
SILVER SPRING,MD20901 		CONSULTING SERVICES 771,979
COHEN WEISS AND SIMON COUNSELORS AT LAW

330 WEST 42ND STREET
NEW YORK,NY10036 		LEGAL SERVICES 475,153
WEINBERG ROGER AND ROSENFIELD

1001 MARINA VILLAGE PARKWAY SUITE
ALAMEDA,CA94501 		LEGAL SERVICES 348,475
RED COATS INC

4401 EAST WEST HIGHWAY SUITE 500
BETHESDA,MD20814 		CLEANING SERVICES 311,843
CALIBRE CPA GROUP

7501 WISCONSIN AVENUE SUITE 1200 WE
BETHESDA,MD20814 		ACCOUNTING SERVICES 283,966
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet12
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 116,775
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 72,212
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 188,987
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a MEMBERSHIP DUES 900099 219,939,484 219,939,484    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 219,939,484
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 3,366,882     3,366,882
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 2,163,713     2,163,713
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   2,989,131
b Less: rental expenses   2,340,577
c Rental income or (loss)   648,554
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 648,554     648,554
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   158,578,379
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   158,528,195
c Gain or (loss)   50,184
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 50,184     50,184
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      
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        
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        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a BENEFIT REIMBURSEMENTS 900099 11,374,588 11,374,588    
b ADMIN. REIMB. FROM REL 900099 2,499,166 2,499,166    
c INITIATION/REINSTATMEN 900099 1,987,075 1,987,075    
d All other revenue .... 1,136,808 1,136,808    
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 16,997,637
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 243,355,441 236,937,121 0 6,229,333
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Page 10
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 or note to any line 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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 2,242,587  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 60,000  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 193,656  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 5,528,909  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 5,595,649      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 32,937,594      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 86,685,381      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 8,797,924      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 2,974,207      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 1,174,114      
c Accounting ........... 184,856      
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 327,211      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 1,869,656      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 320,431      
13 Office expenses ....... 2,330,284      
14 Information technology ...... 1,244,649      
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 1,106,741      
17 Travel ............ 10,568,197      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 2,386,410      
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 11,956,558      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 1,115,245      
23 Insurance ... 1,377,229      
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 RETIREE HEALTH AND LIFE 29,991,650      
b RWDSU COUNCIL ASSISTANC 14,554,720      
c FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE 8,924,286      
d STRUCTURED CAMPAIGN EXP 4,545,407      
e All other expenses 4,814,461      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 243,808,012      
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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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 15,400,718 1 16,214,690
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 29,503,931 2 28,043,037
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 317,378 4 220,953
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  
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  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 1,534,663 7 1,229,472
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 217,768 8 141,706
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 34,900,353
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 28,975,320 6,478,101 10c 5,925,033
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 144,642,999 11 143,278,680
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 995,167 12 1,003,611
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 475,041 15 382,766
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 199,565,766 16 196,439,948
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 182,979 17 279,765
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
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 291,745 25 347,047
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 474,724 26 626,812
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 198,223,819 27 195,523,924
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 867,223 28 289,212
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 ........... 199,091,042 33 195,813,136
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 199,565,766 34 196,439,948
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
243,355,441
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
243,808,012
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-452,571
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
199,091,042
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-2,529,885
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-295,450
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
195,813,136
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: MODIFIED CASH
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
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Name of the organization
UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS
INTERNATIONAL UNION
Employer identification number

53-0220586
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
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Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS
INTERNATIONAL UNION 		Employer identification number
53-0220586
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS
INTERNATIONAL UNION 		Employer identification number

53-0220586
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS
INTERNATIONAL UNION 		Employer identification number

53-0220586
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletInformation about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS
INTERNATIONAL UNION
Employer identification number

53-0220586
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ......................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$ 0
3
Volunteer hours .............................................................................................................................
0

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
(1) UFCW ACTIVE BALLOT CLUB EDUCATION FUND
  		1775 K STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		52-1066961   295,450
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...........................................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) .......................................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures .........................................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ....................................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ..........................................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ..........................................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ...........................................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
Yes
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
No
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I-A, LINE 1: UFCW SUPPORTED UFCW ACTIVE BALLOT CLUB EDUCATION FUND.
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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," on 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.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS
INTERNATIONAL UNION
Employer identification number

53-0220586
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of 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" on 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, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, 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" on 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)
Revenue included on 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
Revenue included on 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
Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

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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" on 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, for escrow or custodial account liability?
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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (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 on 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" on 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.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. 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 ...   2,387,501 2,387,501
b Buildings   19,865,959 18,626,826 1,239,133
c Leasehold improvements   2,954,388 2,298,179 656,209
d Equipment ...   9,692,505 8,050,315 1,642,190
e Other ...        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 5,925,033
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
SECURITY DEPOSITS 100,057
DUE TO CHARTERED BODIES 85,209
DEFERRED 401(K) ADMINISTRATION INCOME 161,781
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 347,047
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. 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 Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 243,534,303
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -2,529,885
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 2,867,336
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 337,451
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 243,196,852
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 158,589
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 158,589
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 243,355,441
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 242,819,165
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 3,223,445
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 3,223,445
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 239,595,720
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 4,212,292
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 4,212,292
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 243,808,012

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
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.
Return Reference Explanation
PART X, LINE 2: THE INTERNATIONAL UNION IS QUALIFIED AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(5); THEREFORE, NOT SUBJECT TO TAX UNDER PRESENT INCOME TAX LAWS, EXCEPT THAT ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA INCOME TAXES. THERE WERE NO ACCRUED INCOME TAXES FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014. ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES REQUIRE MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE INTERNATIONAL UNION AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY (OR ASSET) IF THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE INTERNATIONAL UNION, AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY (OR ASSET) OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE INTERNATIONAL UNION IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THE INTERNATIONAL UNION'S INCOME TAX RETURNS FOR THE TAX YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 THROUGH 2014 REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION, BASED ON THE NORMAL STATUTORY PERIODS SUBJECT TO AUDIT, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY EVENTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES THAT MAY EXIST WHICH COULD EXPAND THE OPEN PERIOD.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INCOME OF UFCW BUILDING CORP 601,144. INCOME OF ORGANIZATION UNITED FOR RESPECT AT WALMART 43,131. INCOME FROM RELATED ENTITIES 6,435,353. LOSS ON CURRENCY EXCHANGE -4,137,664. OFFICE SPACE/FACILITY RENT -74,628.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: AMOUNT OF RENTAL EXPENSES OFFSET AGAINST RENTAL INCOME -2,340,577. ADMIN. REIMB. FROM RELATED ORG. 2,499,166.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: AMOUNT OF RENTAL EXPENSE OFFSET AGAINST RENTAL INCOME 2,340,577. EXPENSES OF ORGANIZATION UNITED FOR RESPECT AT WALMART 70,361. EXPENSES OF UFCW BUILDING CORP 542,648. ADMIN. REIMB. FROM RELATED ORG. -2,499,166. EXPENSES FROM RELATED ENTITIES 2,769,025.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: LOSS ON CURRENCY EXCHANGE 4,137,664. OFFICE SPACE/FACILITY RENT 74,628.
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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.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS
INTERNATIONAL UNION
Employer identification number

53-0220586
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 its grants and
other 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 its grants and other assistance 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
NORTH AMERICA (EXCLUDING U.S.) 4 74 PROGRAM SERVICES LABOR ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES - TO ORGANIZE ALL WORKERS FOR ECONOMIC, MORAL, AND SOCIAL ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR CONDITION AND STATUS 35,662,141
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 4 74 35,662,141
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 4 74 35,662,141
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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)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
NORTH AMERICA GENERAL SUPPORT 5,129 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA GENERAL SUPPORT 5,384 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA GENERAL SUPPORT 9,510 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA GENERAL SUPPORT 5,944 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA GENERAL SUPPORT 6,340 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA GENERAL SUPPORT 7,925 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA GENERAL SUPPORT 31,700 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA GENERAL SUPPORT 7,925 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA GENERAL SUPPORT 16,524 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA GENERAL SUPPORT 23,775 CHECK      
NORTH AMERICA GENERAL SUPPORT 7,925 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
10
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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)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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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 organization may be required to separately 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, Information 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 separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
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).
ReturnReference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: REQUESTS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE EITHER INITIATED BY THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION OR RECOMMENDED BY THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT IN CANADA. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND/OR CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE CONTRIBUTION ARE CONSIDERED IN THE GRANTING OF SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS. THE MAJOR PROGRAMS SUPPORTED IN NORTH AMERICA ARE REVIEWED ON AN ONGOING BASIS TO ENSURE THAT THE PROGRAMS ARE EFFECTIVE IN ORDER FOR FUNDING TO BE RENEWED AND CONTINUED. THE REQUESTS FOR DONATIONS AND SUPPORTING APPROVAL ARE MAINTAINED FOR ALL CONTRIBUTIONS THAT ARE GIVEN. THE RECEIVING ORGANIZATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO ACCOUNT BACK TO UFCW FOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS IT RECEIVES.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS
INTERNATIONAL UNION
Employer identification number
53-0220586
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 Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 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) ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS
815 16TH STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC200064103 		52-2277805 501 (C) (4) 125,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(2) ALIGN THE ALLIANCE FOR A GREATER NY INC
50 BROADWAY SUITE 29
NEW YORK,NY100041696 		20-0559291 501 (C) (3) 52,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(3) AMERICA VOTES
1155 CONNECTICUT AVE NW SUITE 600
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		26-4568349 501 (C) (4) 150,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(4) AMERICA'S AGENDA HEALTH CARE FOR ALL
1150 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW 1020
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		20-0682634 501 (C) (4) 52,500       GENERAL SUPPORT
(5) BALLOT INITIATIVE STRATEGY CENTER INC
1825 K STREET NW SUITE 411
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		04-3411708 501 (C) (4) 150,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(6) CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CHANGE
1536 U STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20009 		52-0888113 501 (C) (3) 50,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(7) CHICAGO FEDERATION OF LABOR WORKERS' ASSISTANCE COMMITTEE
130 E RANDOLPH ST SUITE 2600
CHICAGO,IL60601 		36-3977262 501 (C) (3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(8) KAISER PERMANENTE LABOR MANAGEMENT PARTNERSHIP TRUST
ONE KAISER PLAZA 24 LAKESIDE
OAKLAND,CA94612 		94-3382057 501 (C) (5) 35,048       GENERAL SUPPORT
(9) COALITION TO STOP FAST TRACK
815 16TH STREET
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		47-2965424 501 (C) (4) 100,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(10) COLOROFCHANGEORG
1714 FRANKLIN STREET STE 100-136
OAKLAND,CA94612 		20-4496889 501 (C) (4) 70,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(11) CONSUMER FEDERATION OF AMERICA
1620 EYE STREET NW 200
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		52-0880625 501 (C) (3) 6,500       GENERAL SUPPORT
(12) CORNELL UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
130 EAST SENECA STREET SUITE 400
ITHACA,NY14850 		22-2848738 501 (C) (3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(13) ECONOMIC POLICY INSTITUTE
1333 H STREET NW SUITE 300 EAST
TOWER
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		52-1368964 501 (C) (3) 62,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(14) FAIR ELECTIONS LEGAL NETWORK
1825 K STREET NW SUITE 450
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		20-5087102   20,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(15) HARKIN INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY AND CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT DRAKE UNIVERSITY
2507 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
DES MOINES,IA503114505 		42-0680460 501 (C) (3) 125,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(16) HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN INC
1640 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON,DC200363278 		52-1243457 501 (C) (4) 6,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(17) INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL LABOUR AND HUMAN RIGHTS INC
11 STANWIX ST 5 GATEWAY CENTER
PITTSBURGH,PA15222 		13-3695377 501 (C) (3) 60,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(18) INSTITUTE FOR POLICY STUDIES
1112 16TH STREET NW SUITE 600
WASHINGTON,DC200364823 		52-0788947 501 (C) (3) 15,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(19) INTERFAITH WORKER JUSTICE
1020 W BRYN MAWR
CHICAGO,IL606604627 		36-4063982 501 (C) (3) 108,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(20) JAMES R HOFFA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
25 LOUISANA AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20001 		52-2206826 501 (C) (3) 8,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(21) JOBS WITH JUSTICE EDUCATION FUND
1325 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW SUITE 200
WASHINGTON,DC200054180 		52-1865575 501 (C) (3) 26,500       GENERAL SUPPORT
(22) LABOR COUNCIL FOR LATIN AMERICAN ADVANCEMENT
815 16TH STREET NO 3RD FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		52-1002207 501 (C) (3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(23) LABOR HERTIAGE FOUNDATION
815 16TH STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		52-1313015 501 (C) (3) 5,250       GENERAL SUPPORT
(24) LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON CIVIL & HUMAN RIGHTS INC
1629 K STREET NW 10TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		52-0789800 501 (C) (4) 6,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(25) LOS ANGELES ALLIANCE FOR A NEW ECONOMY
464 LUCAS AVE SUITE 202
LOS ANGELES,CA900172074 		95-4459427 501 (C) (3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(26) LUTHERN IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE SERVICE INC
700 LIGHT STREET
BALTIMORE,MD21230 		13-2574854 501 (C) (3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(27) MAKE THE ROAD NEW YORK
92-10 ROOSEVELT AVENUE
JACKSON HEIGHTS,NY11372 		11-3344389 501 (C) (3) 25,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(28) CENTER FOR LABOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INC
3353 WASHINGTON STREET
JAMAICA PLAIN,MA021302617 		22-2604923 501 (C) (3) 30,065       GENERAL SUPPORT
(29) THE MIGUEL CONTRERAS FOUNDATION
2130 JAMES M WOOD BLVD
LOS ANGELES,CA900062202 		27-1149852 501 (C) (3) 30,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(30) NATIONAL ALLIANCE OF LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN COMMUNITIES
1638 S BLUE ISLAND
CHICAGO,IL60608 		34-2066826 501 (C) (3) 20,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(31) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (NAACP)
4805 MOUNT HOPE DRIVE
BALTIMORE,MD21215 		13-1084135 501 (C) (3) 6,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(32) NATIONAL CONSUMERS LEAGUE INC
1701 K STREET NW SUITE 1200
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		53-0242038 501 (C) (3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(33) NATIONAL COALITION ON BLACK CIVIC PARTICIPATION INC
1050 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW 10TH
FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		52-1253112 501 (C) (3) 7,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(34) NEW ORLEANS WORKERS CENTER FOR RACIAL JUSTICE
217 N PRIEUR STREET
NEW ORLEANS,LA70112 		33-1176415 501 (C) (3) 538,295       GENERAL SUPPORT
(35) NEW YORK IMMIGRATION COALITION INC
137-139 WEST 25TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10001 		13-3573409 501 (C) (3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(36) THE OHIO ORGANIZING COLLABORATIVE
25 E BOARDMAN STREET
YOUNGSTOWN,OH44503 		26-1601472 501 (C) (3) 25,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(37) PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
1101 15TH STREET NW SUITE 600
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		13-3065716 501 (C) (3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(38) PLANNED PARENTHOOD FOUNDATION
434 WEST 33RD STREET
NEW YORK,NY100012601 		13-3772613 501 (C) (3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(39) PRESERVE MIDDLE CLASS AMERICA
1850 EAST DIVISION STREET
SPRINGFIELD,MO65803 		80-0734319 501 (C) (4) 50,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(40) PUBLIC JUSTICE CENTER
ONE NORTH CHARLES STREET SUITE 200
BALTIMORE,MD21201 		52-1412226 501 (C) (3) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(41) RAINBOWPUSH COALITION
930 EAST 50TH STREET
CHICAGO,IL60615 		36-4131441   5,850       GENERAL SUPPORT
(42) RWDSU DISTRICT COUNCIL OF THE UFCW
370 SEVENTH AVENUE SUITE 501
NEW YORK,NY10001 		13-1426674 501 (C) (5) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(43) SAMUEL DEWITT PROCTOR CONFERENCE INC
4533 S LAKE PARK
CHICAGO,IL60653 		06-1707903 501 (C) (3) 7,500       GENERAL SUPPORT
(44) SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND
1201 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW SUITE
300
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		26-4486735 501 (C) (4) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(45) UFCW MINORITY COALITION
4301 GARDEN CITY DRIVE
LANDOVER,MD20785 		52-2117494 501 (C) (6) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(46) UFCW OUTREACH
C/O LORI RICHARDS 1775 K STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		46-2734109 501 (C) (5) 12,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(47) UFCW WOMEN'S NETWORK
425 MERRICK AVENUE 221-10 JAMAICA
AVENUE
WESTBURY,NY11590 		38-9194001 501 (C) (5) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(48) UNITED LATINOS OF THE UFCW INC
11041 GARLAND ROAD
DALLAS,TX75218 		20-2928527 501 (C) (5) 10,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(49) ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL JUSTICE
225 E 26TH STREET
TUCSON,AZ85713 		52-2094677 501 (C) (3) 6,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(50) WORKING AMERICA
815 16TH STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		20-0263611 501 (C) (5) 60,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
2
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3
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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) UFCW SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS - 2015 29 60,000 0    
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: REQUESTS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS ARE EITHER INITIATED BY THE REQUESTING ORGANIZATION OR RECOMMENDED BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENT HEADS. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND/OR CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE CONTRIBUTION ARE CONSIDERED IN THE GRANTING OF SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS. THE REQUESTS FOR DONATIONS AND SUPPORTING APPROVAL ARE MAINTAINED FOR ALL CONTRIBUTIONS THAT ARE GIVEN. THE RECEIVING ORGANIZATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO ACCOUNT BACK TO UFCW FOR THE CONTRIBUTIONS IT RECEIVES.
SCHEDULE I, PART III SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES WHO ARE MEMBERS OF UFCW INTERNATIONAL UNION FOR ONE YEAR OR MORE OR TO THEIR UNMARRIED CHILDREN. THE APPLICANTS MUST BE 20 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER AT THE CLOSING DATE OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED ANNUALLY FOR A FOUR YEAR PERIOD, SUBJECT TO REVIEW, SUBMISSION OF GRADES AND MAINTENANCE OF SATISFACTORY SCHOLASTIC STANDARDS.
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS
INTERNATIONAL UNION
Employer identification number

53-0220586
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 on 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
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including 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 on 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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on 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," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on 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," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on 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 on 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" on 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) 2015
Page 2
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 on 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 in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1PERRONE ANTHONYINTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 297,362
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		10,304
-------------
0 		42,450
-------------
0 		16,071
-------------
0 		366,187
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2O'NEILL PATRICK JINTERNATIONAL SECRETARY-TREASURER (i)

(ii)		 243,631
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		2,334
-------------
0 		41,762
-------------
0 		14,777
-------------
0 		302,504
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3APPELBAUM STUART HEXECUTIVE VP/PRESIDENT RWDSU (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
242,262 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
7,294 		33,300
-------------
0 		0
-------------
29,071 		33,300
-------------
278,627 		0
-------------
0
4LOPEZ ESTHER REXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 228,492
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		7,243
-------------
0 		41,250
-------------
0 		14,571
-------------
0 		291,556
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5MEINEMA PAULEXEC VP/NATL PRES UFCW CANADA (i)

(ii)		 179,659
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		10,118
-------------
0 		40,991
-------------
0 		7,400
-------------
0 		238,168
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6BARCLAY WARREN SINTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTO (i)

(ii)		 228,492
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		95,287
-------------
0 		41,250
-------------
0 		17,071
-------------
0 		382,100
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7CYPHERS FRANKINTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/COUNCIL (i)

(ii)		 171,986
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		2,054
-------------
0 		39,612
-------------
0 		14,571
-------------
0 		228,223
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8JONES MILTON LINTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/REGION (i)

(ii)		 173,191
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		4,970
-------------
0 		37,240
-------------
0 		15,025
-------------
0 		230,426
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9LAURITSEN MARK DINTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/DEPARTM (i)

(ii)		 191,569
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		7,164
-------------
0 		40,200
-------------
0 		17,637
-------------
0 		256,570
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10NEFF CHRISTYNE LINTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/EXEC AS (i)

(ii)		 226,569
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		9,409
-------------
0 		41,250
-------------
0 		17,277
-------------
0 		294,505
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11ORLANDO GEORGE JINTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/DISTILL (i)

(ii)		 176,569
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		5,240
-------------
0 		39,750
-------------
0 		14,571
-------------
0 		236,130
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12PLUMB LAWRENCE GINTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/REGION (i)

(ii)		 176,569
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		2,340
-------------
0 		39,750
-------------
0 		15,477
-------------
0 		234,136
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13RAMIREZ LETICIAINTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/REGION (i)

(ii)		 173,191
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		4,651
-------------
0 		37,240
-------------
0 		15,123
-------------
0 		230,205
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14THOMSON EDWARD DINTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/REGION (i)

(ii)		 176,569
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		50,198
-------------
0 		39,750
-------------
0 		17,277
-------------
0 		283,794
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15VINCENT JR ALVININTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/REGION (i)

(ii)		 176,569
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		603
-------------
0 		39,750
-------------
0 		15,231
-------------
0 		232,153
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
16WILLIAMSON KEVININTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTO (i)

(ii)		 228,492
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		72,871
-------------
0 		41,250
-------------
0 		14,741
-------------
0 		357,354
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
17PLUMB THOMAS ARETIRED INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 97,962
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		174,611
-------------
0 		11,364
-------------
0 		3,341
-------------
0 		287,278
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
18SALEEBY II GEORGE JRETIRED INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 60,288
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		220,931
-------------
0 		7,633
-------------
0 		2,093
-------------
0 		290,945
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
19WHITAKER JOHN ANON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 20,000
-------------
131,292 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
3,494 		4,440
-------------
0 		0
-------------
15,755 		24,440
-------------
150,541 		0
-------------
0
20WURM JACK CNON-DIRECTOR INT'L VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
232,262 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
5,325 		33,300
-------------
0 		0
-------------
27,872 		33,300
-------------
265,459 		0
-------------
0
21CLARK NICHOLAS WGENERAL COUNSEL (i)

(ii)		 206,569
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		10,561
-------------
0 		40,650
-------------
0 		15,771
-------------
0 		273,551
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
22MERCER BETTEDIRECTOR OF UNION ADMINISTRATION (i)

(ii)		 55,166
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		174,079
-------------
0 		13,902
-------------
0 		4,589
-------------
0 		247,736
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
23RENTZ CAROLCOMPTROLLER (i)

(ii)		 177,003
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		7,339
-------------
0 		39,750
-------------
0 		15,071
-------------
0 		239,163
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
24SULLIVAN KEVINDIRECTOR OF FINANCE (i)

(ii)		 177,067
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		5,759
-------------
0 		39,750
-------------
0 		16,271
-------------
0 		238,847
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
25WISZYNSKI GEORGEASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL (i)

(ii)		 176,569
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		6,901
-------------
0 		39,750
-------------
0 		14,777
-------------
0 		237,997
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
26HANSEN JOSEPH TFORMER INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 3,420
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		383,438
-------------
0 		759
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		387,617
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
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.
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PART I, LINE 1A CERTAIN PAYMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH HOME RELOCATION ARE GROSSED UP FOR TAX PURPOSES.
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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.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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2015
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Name of the organization
UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS
INTERNATIONAL UNION
Employer identification number

53-0220586
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) 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 Benefiting 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
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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) LOPEZ-BASTOS EMMANUELLE SPOUSE OF WAYNE HANLEY, VICE PRESIDENT 111,257 EMPLOYEE-SALARY AND BENEFITS   No
(2) LAURITSEN THERON BROTHER OF MARK LAURITSON, VICE PRESIDENT 137,560 EMPLOYEE-SALARY AND BENEFITS   No
(3) NEFF CHRISTYNE L SPOUSE OF ALVIN VINCENT, JR, VICE PRESIDENT 294,505 OFFICER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS   No
(4) PERRONE DONNA SPOUSE OF ANTHONY M PERRONE, SECRETARY-TREASURER 134,180 EMPLOYEE-SALARY AND BENEFITS   No
(5) PLUMB LAWRENCE BROTHER OF THOMAS A PLUMB, VICE PRESIDENT 234,136 OFFICER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS   No
(6) PLUMB THOMAS BROTHER OF LAWRENCE C PLUMB, VICE PRESIDENT 287,278 EMPLOYEE-SALARY AND BENEFITS   No
(7) POWELL RONALD E FATHER OF STEVEN POWELL, VICE PRESIDENT 24,440 OFFICER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS   No
(8) POWELL STEVEN M SON OF RONALD POWELL, VICE PRESIDENT 24,440 OFFICER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS   No
(9) RUSSOW MICHAEL BROTHER OF MARVIN RUSSOW, VICE PRESIDENT 137,725 EMPLOYEE-SALARY AND BENEFITS   No
(10) VINCENT JR ALVIN SPOUSE OF CHRISTYNE L NEFF, VICE PRESIDENT 232,153 OFFICER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS   No
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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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS
INTERNATIONAL UNION
Employer identification number

53-0220586
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 RONALD E POWELL (FATHER) AND STEVEN M. POWELL (SON) ARE OFFICERS ON THE UFCW EXECUTIVE BOARD. THEY ARE ALSO PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY-TREASURER, RESPECTIVELY, OF UFCW LOCAL 881. STEVE POWELL ALSO IS A SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE UFCW PRESIDENT AND FUNCTIONS AS THE LEGISLATIVE AND POLITICAL ACTION DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 MEMBERSHIP IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CLASSIFICATIONS: ACTIVE, AFFILIATED, ASSOCIATE, PAID-UP LIFE, NONACTIVE, GENERAL, AND HONORARY. NO MEMBER CAN HOLD MORE THAN ONE CLASSIFICATION OF MEMBERSHIP AT ANY ONE TIME. ONLY ACTIVE MEMBERS HAVE VOTING RIGHTS INCLUDING RIGHTS TO VOTE AND HOLD OFFICE IN THEIR RESPECTIVE LOCAL UNIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE MEMBERS OF EACH LOCAL UNION ELECT DELEGATES TO THE UFCW INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION WHICH CONVENES EVERY FIVE YEARS. THE DELEGATE APPORTIONMENT IS BASED ON THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL UNION. THE DELEGATES TO THE CONVENTION ELECT THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE ORGANIZATION, WHICH IS THE UFCW EXECUTIVE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B THE ORGANIZATION'S CONSTITUTION IS ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENT. THE DOCUMENT DESCRIBES THOSE DECISIONS THAT HAVE TO BE MADE, RATIFIED OR APPROVED BY THE DELEGATES TO THE CONVENTION. BETWEEN CONVENTIONS, THE UFCW EXECUTIVE BOARD IS THE HIGHEST AUTHORITY OF THE ORGANIZATION AS PROVIDED IN THE CONSTITUTION. THE BOARD'S RESPONSIBILITIES AS WELL AS THOSE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE SPELLED OUT IN THE CONSTITUTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 FORM 990 IS DRAFTED THROUGH A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S OUTSIDE AUDIT FIRM AND IN-HOUSE FINANCIAL AND LEGAL PROFESSIONALS. THE DRAFT IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE UFCW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. THE FORM IS THEN FINALIZED AND SUBMITTED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C PER THE ORGANIZATION'S CONSTITUTION, ANY OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OR ANY OF ITS CHARTERED BODIES ACCEPTING ANY POLITICAL OFFICE, OR OTHER EMPLOYMENT OR POSITION, WHICH IN THE JUDGMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD PRESENTS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO SERVE AS AN OFFICER OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OR ANY OF ITS CHARTERED BODIES, AND ANY SUCH OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE SHALL RESIGN HIS OR HER OFFICE OR POSITION WITH THE UNION IMMEDIATELY, UPON ORDER OF THE INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD, UNLESS A LEAVE OF ABSENCE IS GRANTED WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD. THE ORGANIZATION ADOPTED A CODE OF CONDUCT PROMOTING THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE UNION. THE ORGANIZATION WILL TAKE ALL APPROPRIATE ACTION, CONSISTENT WITH THE LAW AND THE UFCW INTERNATIONAL CONSTITUTION, IN ANY INSTANCE OF MISAPPROPRIATION OR ABUSE OF UNION FUNDS, OR OTHER FORM OF CORRUPTION AT ANY LEVEL OF THE UNION. COMMENCING WITH TAX YEAR 2008, QUESTIONNAIRES ARE SENT TO OFFICERS AND FORMER OFFICERS ANNUALLY CONCERNING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THESE QUESTIONNAIRES ARE REVIEWED FOR ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND, TO DATE, NONE HAVE BEEN REPORTED. IF A CONFLICT SHOULD BE REPORTED IN THE FUTURE, THE APPROPRIATE ACTION WOULD BE TAKEN BY THE OFFICERS. IN ADDITION, OUR OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF OUR WRITTEN POLICY TO AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WHICH WOULD RESULT IN THE FILING OF FORM LM-30 WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY-TREASURER OF THE ORGANIZATION IS DETERMINED BY AND APPROVED BY THE UFCW EXECUTIVE BOARD. THE LAST CHANGES OCCURRED IN MARCH 2004 AND WERE DECREASES IN SALARY REQUESTED BY THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY-TREASURER WHICH WERE RATIFIED BY THE BOARD. THE COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS IS DETERMINED BY THE UFCW PRESIDENT, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE UFCW SECRETARY-TREASURER. COMPARABILITY DATA IS ANALYZED AS PART OF THE PROCESS. THE LAST SALARY CHANGES FOR OFFICERS WHO ARE IN THE PRIMARY EMPLOYMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION OCCURRED IN JANUARY 2010 AND PRIOR TO THAT IN JANUARY 2006. FOR THOSE OFFICERS WHO ARE PRIMARILY EMPLOYED BY THEIR RESPECTIVE LOCAL UNIONS, THE LAST INCREASE IN THE OFFICER STIPEND AMOUNT WAS IN 1989.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE UFCW'S ANNUAL FINANCIAL RETURN, FORM LM-2 IS FILED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND IS AVAILABLE ON THEIR WEBSITE. COPIES OF FORM 990 ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UNDER THE IRS PUBLIC INSPECTION PROVISIONS.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: TRANSFER TO UFCW ACTIVE BALLOT CLUB EDUCATION FUND -295,450.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 1: THE ORGANIZATION'S CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS ARE PRESENTED ON A MODIFIED CASH BASIS METHOD OF ACCOUNTING. GENERALLY, REVENUE IS RECOGNIZED WHEN RECEIVED RATHER THAN EARNED AND EXPENSES ARE RECOGNIZED WHEN PAID RATHER THAN WHEN THE OBLIGATION IS INCURRED. THESE INCLUDE UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) OF INVESTMENTS, DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, AMORTIZATION OF DEFERRED LEASING COMMISSIONS, LIABILITIES FOR PAYROLL WITHHOLDINGS AND CERTAIN ASSETS AND LIABILITIES RESULTING FROM CASH TRANSACTIONS WITH CHARTERED BODIES. THE ACCOUNTING METHOD DID NOT CHANGE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED A CONSOLIDATED AUDIT. THE GENERAL PROCESS OF THE CONSOLIDATED AUDIT IS THAT THE INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD EMPLOYS A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT TO PERFORM AN AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL BOOKS AND RECORDS OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION. THE BOARD OF AUDIT REVIEWS THE REPORT OF THE CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT RETAINED BY THE INTERNATIONAL EXECUTIVE BOARD TO AUDIT THE FINANCIAL BOOKS AND RECORDS OF THE INTERNATIONAL UNION. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT AND REPORT OF THE BOARD OF AUDIT ARE THEN FURNISHED TO EACH LOCAL UNION AND EACH INTERNATIONAL OFFICER. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization
UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS
INTERNATIONAL UNION
Employer identification number

53-0220586
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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)UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS PENSION PLAN FOR EMPLOYEES
1775 K STREET NW

WASHINGTON,DC20006
81-2741678 		PENSION PLAN DC 401(A)   N/A
 
No
(2)UFCW PENSION PLAN FOR CANADIAN EMPLOYEES
300-61 INTERNATIONAL BLVD
REXDALE,ONTARIOM9W 6K4
CA
CANADIAN PENSION PLAN CA     N/A
 
No
(3)UFCW BUILDING CORPORATION
1775 K STREET NW

WASHINGTON,DC20006
34-1023202 		BUILDING CORP DC 501(C)(2)   N/A
 
No
(4)PATRICK E GORMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
1775 K STREET NW

WASHINGTON,DC20006
52-1289741 		SCHOLARSHIP FUND DC 501(C)(3)   N/A
 
No
(5)UFCW SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT PLAN FOR US OFFICERS & EMPLOYEES
1775 K STREET NW

WASHINGTON,DC20006
52-1384948 		401K PLAN DC 401(K)   N/A
 
No
(6)UFCW SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT PLAN CHARTERED LOCAL BODIES
1775 K STREET NW

WASHINGTON,DC20006
53-0220586 		401K PLAN DC 401(K)   N/A
 
No
(7)UFCW ACTIVE BALLOT CLUB-GENERAL FUND
1775 K STREET NW

WASHINGTON,DC20006
52-1064551 		SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND DC 527   N/A
 
No
(8)UFCW WORKING FAMILIES ADVOCACY PROJECT
1775 K STREET NW

WASHINGTON,DC20006
27-2711274 		SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND DC 527   N/A
 
No
(9)UFCW ACTIVE BALLOT CLUB-EDUCATIONPOLITICAL FUND
1775 K STREET NW

WASHINGTON,DC20006
52-1066961 		SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND DC 527   N/A
 
No
(10)UFCW PHCBTD SICK BENEFIT PLAN
1775 K STREET NW

WASHINGTON,DC20006
52-1246412 		BENEFIT PLAN DC 501(C)(9)   N/A
 
No
(11)UFCW MEMBER VOLUNTARY BENEFIT FUND
1775 K STREET NW

WASHINGTON,DC20006
45-2293755 		VOLUNTARY BENEFIT PLAN DC 501(C)(9)   N/A
 
No
(12)INT'L CHEMICAL WORKERS UNION COUNCIL OF THE UFCW (ICWUC)
1655 W MARKET ST 6TH FL

AKRON,OH44313
34-0644259 		LABOR UNION OH 501(C)(5)   N/A
 
No
(13)RWDSU DISTRICT COUNCIL OF THE UFCW
370 SEVENTH AVENUE SUITE 501

NEW YORK,NY10001
13-1426674 		LABOR UNION NY 501(C)(5)   N/A
 
No
(14)UFCW LOCAL UNION 1208
14400 HIGHWAY 87 WEST

TAR HEEL,NC28392
80-0356571 		LABOR UNION NC 501(C)(5)   N/A
 
No
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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" on 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












Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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 related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS BUILDING CORPORATION

 N 96,213  
(2) RWDSU DISTRICT COUNCIL OF THE UFCW

 O 14,554,720  
(3) INTERNATIONAL CHEMICAL WORKERS UNION COUNCIL OF THE UFCW (ICWUC)

 P 1,542,456  



Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 sections 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) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
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