TY 2015 Form 990

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE AND ACHIEVEMENT INC

Employer identification number

26-1525207

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ))

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 11a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e, 11f, and 11g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ..............

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....	50,000	1,390,000	7,292,438	1,235,756	9,968,194
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	50,000	1,390,000	7,292,438	1,235,756	9,968,194
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..					8,803,379
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.					1,164,815

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	50,000		1,390,000	7,292,438	1,235,756	9,968,194
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	75,010	19,351	16,255	98,959	1,432,877	1,642,452
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..	10,100	10	296			10,406
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..	6,384	791	2,012			9,187
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.						11,630,239

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

777,820

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

10.020 %

Public support percentage for 2014 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

29.000 %

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33 1/3% support test—2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

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10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2015 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by .035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2015	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions)
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......
e From 2014.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......
d From 2014.......
e From 2015.......

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test
ALTHOUGH THE PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE OF UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE AND ACHIEVEMENT INC. ("UKA") FOR ITS TAXABLE YEAR BEGINNING 7-01-2015 AND ENDING 6-30-2016 WAS LESS THAN 33 1/3% UNDER THE "33 PERCENT TEST" OF TREASURY REGULATIONS ("TREAS. REG.") SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(2), UKA NONETHELESS MEETS THE "FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES" TEST OF TREAS. REG. SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(3). TO MEET THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST OF TREAS. REG. SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(3), UKA MUST SATISFY THE FOLLOWING THREE REQUIREMENTS (EACH OF WHICH IS DISCUSSED IN MORE DETAIL BELOW): (1) IT MUST NORMALLY RECEIVE SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND FROM GOVERNMENTAL UNITS; (2) IT MUST BE ORGANIZED AND OPERATED AS TO ATTRACT NEW AND ADDITIONAL PUBLIC OR GOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS; AND (3) IT MUST, BASED ON ALL PERTINENT FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, BE "PUBLICLY SUPPORTED" WITHIN THE MEANING OF TREAS. REG. SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(3). 1. UKA NORMALLY RECEIVES SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENTAL UNITSTO MEET THE FACTS-AND-CIRCUMSTANCES TEST OF TREAS. REG. SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(3), UKA MUST " NORMALLY RECEIVE A SUBSTANTIAL PART OF ITS SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENTAL UNITS, FROM CONTRIBUTIONS MADE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC, OR FROM A COMBINATION OF THESE SOURCES." TREAS. REG. SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(3). TREAS. REG. SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(4)(II) CLARIFIES THAT THE TERM "NORMALLY" GENERALLY REFERS TO THE TAXABLE YEAR AND THE FOUR YEARS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE TAXABLE YEAR, DETERMINED ON AN AGGREGATE BASIS, AND TREAS. REG. SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(3)(I) PROVIDES THAT THE TERM "SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT" MEANS AT LEAST 10% OF THE SUPPORT NORMALLY RECEIVED BY SUCH ORGANIZATION. UKA'S PERCENTAGE OF PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR ITS TAXABLE YEAR BEGINNING 7-01-2015 AND ENDING 6-30-2016, WHICH IS CALCULATED ON AN AGGREGATE BASIS OVER THE CURRENT YEAR AND THE PAST FOUR YEARS, EXCEEDS 10%. ACCORDINGLY, UKA IS CONSIDERED TO NORMALLY RECEIVE A SUBSTANTIAL PART OF ITS SUPPORT FROM THE GOVERNMENT AND THE PUBLIC WITHIN THE MEANING OF TREAS. REG. SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(3). (BY WAY OF COMPARISON, UKA'S PERCENTAGE OF PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE THREE PRIOR TAXABLE YEARS WAS, STARTING WITH THE MOST RECENT YEAR, 29.00%, 38.33%, AND 92.81%.)2. UKA IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED TO ATTRACT NEW AND ADDITIONAL PUBLIC OR GOVERNMENTAL SUPPORTAN ORGANIZATION IS OPERATED TO ATTRACT NEW AND ADDITIONAL PUBLIC OR GOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT IF IT " MAINTAINS A CONTINUOUS AND BONA FIDE PROGRAM FOR SOLICITATION OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC, COMMUNITY, OR MEMBERSHIP GROUP, OR IF IT CARRIES ON ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ATTRACT SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENTAL UNITS OR OTHER [PUBLIC CHARITIES]." TREAS. REG. SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(3). TREAS. REG. 1.170A-9(F)(3)(III)(D)(3)(III) FURTHER PROVIDES THAT EVIDENCE OF PUBLIC SUPPORT INCLUDES THE RECEIPT BY AN ORGANIZATION OF A SIGNIFICANT PART OF ITS FUNDS FROM A PUBLIC CHARITY OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY TO WHICH IT IS IN SOME WAY HELD ACCOUNTABLE AS A CONDITION OF THE GRANT, CONTRACT, OR CONTRIBUTION. THIS FACTOR IN PARTICULAR IS APPLICABLE TO UKA. DURING ITS 2014 FISCAL YEAR UKA RECEIVED A $5,000,000 RECOVERABLE GRANT FROM A PUBLIC CHARITY, TO BE USED OVER AN INDETERMINATE LENGTH OF TIME, TO ALLOW UKA TO PROVIDE FINANCING AND SUPPORT TO AN ORGANIZATION CREATING DIGITAL EDUCATION PRODUCTS. THIS RECOVERABLE GRANT IS NOT REFLECTED IN UKA'S PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE BECAUSE IT IS NOT CONSIDERED REVENUE UNDER UKA'S METHOD OF BOOKKEEPING (I.E., GAAP); RATHER, IT IS REPORTED BY UKA AS A DEFERRED REVENUE LIABILITY. (IN FACT, IF THE REFUNDABLE GRANT WERE INCLUDED IN UKA'S PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE THEN UKA WOULD EASILY MEET THE 33 PERCENT TEST.) THE PUBLIC CHARITY DONOR DESIGNED THE GRANT TO BE RECOVERABLE SO THAT THE DONOR COULD MONITOR UKA'S PERFORMANCE AS A CHARITY, AND IF/WHEN THE GRANT IS RECOVERED THE PUBLIC CHARITY CAN DECIDE WHETHER TO CONVERT THE RECOVERABLE GRANT INTO AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO UKA. THE FACT THAT UKA IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO A PUBLIC CHARITY THROUGH THIS RECOVERABLE GRANT MECHANISM PROVIDES EVIDENCE THAT UKA IS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED. GOING FORWARD, AS UKA ADDS NEW PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, IT INTENDS TO CONTINUE SOLICITING FUNDING FROM NEW BENEFACTORS, INCLUDING THE GENERAL PUBLIC, TO SUPPORT ITS NEW ACTIVITIES.3. OTHER RELEVANT FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES INDICATING THAT UKA IS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS DISCUSSED ABOVE, ALL RELEVANT FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES WILL BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING WHETHER UKA IS "PUBLICLY SUPPORTED." TREAS. REG. SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(3)(III) LIST CERTAIN FACTORS RELEVANT TO THIS DETERMINATION, AND BELOW WE DISCUSS THE APPLICATION OF THE FACTORS LISTED IN PARAGRAPHS (C) AND (D) OF THAT SECTION TO UKA (WHICH WE BELIEVE ARE PARTICULARLY RELEVANT).II. REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNING BODYSUB-PARAGRAPH (C) PROVIDES THAT THE FACT THAT AN ORGANIZATION HAS A GOVERNING BODY WHICH REPRESENTS THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE PUBLIC RATHER THAN THE PERSONAL OR PRIVATE INTERESTS OF A LIMITED NUMBER OF DONORS WILL BE CONSIDERED EVIDENCE OF THE ORGANIZATION BEING PUBLICLY SUPPORTED. AN ORGANIZATION WILL BE TREATED AS HAVING A REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNING BODY IF IT HAS A GOVERNING BODY WHICH IS COMPRISED OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS ACTING IN THEIR CAPACITIES AS SUCH; OF PERSONS HAVING SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERTISE IN THE PARTICULAR FIELD OR DISCIPLINE IN WHICH THE ORGANIZATION IS OPERATING; OR OF COMMUNITY LEADERS, SUCH AS ELECTED OR APPOINTED OFFICIALS, CLERGYMEN, EDUCATORS, CIVIC LEADERS, OR OTHER SUCH PERSONS REPRESENTING A BROAD CROSS-SECTION OF THE VIEWS AND INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY.UKA'S GOVERNING BODY (THE "BOARD") REPRESENTS THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE PUBLIC AND NOT JUST THE PRIVATE INTERESTS OF A LIMITED NUMBER OF DONORS. EACH OF UKA'S BOARD MEMBERS HAS SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERTISE IN EDUCATION, AS AN OPERATOR OF A SCHOOL OR NETWORK OF SCHOOLS, AS A FUNDER WITH A HISTORY OF FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND ORGANIZATIONS, AND/OR AS AN ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION IN NEW YORK. UKA'S CEO AND TWO OF ITS BOARD MEMBERS HAVE COLLECTIVELY BEEN INVOLVED WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE STARTED ROUGHLY 300 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. FIVE UKA BOARD MEMBERS ALSO REPRESENT THE TEAM THAT LAUNCHED RELAY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, A FULLY-ACCREDITED, NOT-FOR-PROFIT GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, CURRENTLY SERVING 3,000 PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND 500 PUBLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPALS AROUND THE UNITED STATES, WHICH OPERATES TEACHER AND SCHOOL LEADER TRAINING PROGRAMS AND WHOSE GRADUATE STUDENTS WORK IN PUBLIC DISTRICT AND CHARTER SCHOOLS SERVING PREDOMINANTLY LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS. THREE UKA BOARD MEMBERS HAVE EITHER SERVED ON THE BOARD AND/OR IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS OF A PROMINENT NY PUBLIC CHARITY THAT IS DEDICATED TO FIGHTING POVERTY IN NEW YORK CITY THROUGH INVESTING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN EDUCATION-FOCUSED CHARITIES, THE ROBIN HOOD FOUNDATION. TWO BOARD MEMBERS ARE FINANCE PROFESSIONALS WHO HAVE, THROUGH THEIR RESPECTIVE FOUNDATIONS, CONTRIBUTED TO HIGH-PERFORMING EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING CHARTER SCHOOLS NETWORKS AND OTHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS, RESOURCES, AND TOOLS THAT SERVE PRIMARILY LOW-INCOME STUDENTS.III. AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC FACILITIES OR SERVICES; PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS OR POLICIESUNDER SUB-PARAGRAPH (D), THE FACT THAT AN ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FACILITIES OR SERVICES DIRECTLY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON A CONTINUING BASIS WILL BE CONSIDERED EVIDENCE THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED. UKA'S PROGRAMS DO DIRECTLY SERVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AS EXPLAINED BELOW. AS BACKGROUND, UKA'S MISSION IS TO LAUNCH AND SUPPORT NEW EDUCATION-FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO CREATING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. IN FURTHERANCE OF THAT MISSION, UKA CURRENTLY SUPPORTS TWO SEPARATE EDUCATIONAL VENTURES. THE FIRST IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT DEVELOPS AND OFFERS DIGITAL MATH CURRICULAR PRODUCTS THAT ALLOW TEACHERS TO SHIFT FROM WHOLE-CLASS INSTRUCTION TO DAILY DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION. THE SECOND IS A NONPROFIT TEACHING FELLOWSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT RECRUITS TALENTED AND DIVERSE COLLEGE AND COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENTS, AND TRAINS AND IMMERSES THEM IN SUMMER TEACHING EXPERIENCES IN URBAN SCHOOLS WITH DAILY COACHING AND FEEDBACK THEN PLACES THEM IN TEACHING JOBS WITH THE PROGRAM'S PARTNERS. UKA ALSO OPERATES ITS OWN PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS ACADEMICALLY TALENTED, HIGHLY MOTIVATED STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED FROM ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, IN THEIR EFFORTS TO ATTAIN A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE DEGREE BY PROVIDING A THREE-WEEK SUMMER ACADEMY, A SCHOLARSHIP TO ATTEND COLLEGE, AS WELL AS MENTORING AND OTHER RESOURCES TO EASE THE TRANSITION TO COLLEGE AND SUPPORT EACH SCHOLAR'S SUCCESS. IN ADDITION TO THIS WORK, UKA IS PILOTING OR IN THE EARLY STAGES OF DEVELOPING A NUMBER OF OTHER EDUCATION PROJECTS IN NEW YORK CITY, INCLUDING A NEW INITIATIVE LAUNCHING IN THE NEXT YEAR FOCUSED ON COACHING MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO FIND THEIR LIFE AND WORK PURPOSE AND TO HELP THEM IDENTIFY ACADEMIC AND CAREER PA

Facts And Circumstances Test

ALTHOUGH THE PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE OF UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE AND ACHIEVEMENT INC. ("UKA") FOR ITS TAXABLE YEAR BEGINNING 7-01-2015 AND ENDING 6-30-2016 WAS LESS THAN 33 1/3% UNDER THE "33 PERCENT TEST" OF TREASURY REGULATIONS ("TREAS. REG.") SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(2), UKA NONETHELESS MEETS THE "FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES" TEST OF TREAS. REG. SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(3). TO MEET THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST OF TREAS. REG. SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(3), UKA MUST SATISFY THE FOLLOWING THREE REQUIREMENTS (EACH OF WHICH IS DISCUSSED IN MORE DETAIL BELOW): (1) IT MUST NORMALLY RECEIVE SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND FROM GOVERNMENTAL UNITS; (2) IT MUST BE ORGANIZED AND OPERATED AS TO ATTRACT NEW AND ADDITIONAL PUBLIC OR GOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS; AND (3) IT MUST, BASED ON ALL PERTINENT FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES, BE "PUBLICLY SUPPORTED" WITHIN THE MEANING OF TREAS. REG. SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(3). 1. UKA NORMALLY RECEIVES SUBSTANTIAL SUPPORT FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENTAL UNITSTO MEET THE FACTS-AND-CIRCUMSTANCES TEST OF TREAS. REG. SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(3), UKA MUST " NORMALLY RECEIVE A SUBSTANTIAL PART OF ITS SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENTAL UNITS, FROM CONTRIBUTIONS MADE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC, OR FROM A COMBINATION OF THESE SOURCES." TREAS. REG. SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(3). TREAS. REG. SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(4)(II) CLARIFIES THAT THE TERM "NORMALLY" GENERALLY REFERS TO THE TAXABLE YEAR AND THE FOUR YEARS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE TAXABLE YEAR, DETERMINED ON AN AGGREGATE BASIS, AND TREAS. REG. SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(3)(I) PROVIDES THAT THE TERM "SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT" MEANS AT LEAST 10% OF THE SUPPORT NORMALLY RECEIVED BY SUCH ORGANIZATION. UKA'S PERCENTAGE OF PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR ITS TAXABLE YEAR BEGINNING 7-01-2015 AND ENDING 6-30-2016, WHICH IS CALCULATED ON AN AGGREGATE BASIS OVER THE CURRENT YEAR AND THE PAST FOUR YEARS, EXCEEDS 10%. ACCORDINGLY, UKA IS CONSIDERED TO NORMALLY RECEIVE A SUBSTANTIAL PART OF ITS SUPPORT FROM THE GOVERNMENT AND THE PUBLIC WITHIN THE MEANING OF TREAS. REG. SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(3). (BY WAY OF COMPARISON, UKA'S PERCENTAGE OF PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE THREE PRIOR TAXABLE YEARS WAS, STARTING WITH THE MOST RECENT YEAR, 29.00%, 38.33%, AND 92.81%.)2. UKA IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED TO ATTRACT NEW AND ADDITIONAL PUBLIC OR GOVERNMENTAL SUPPORTAN ORGANIZATION IS OPERATED TO ATTRACT NEW AND ADDITIONAL PUBLIC OR GOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT IF IT " MAINTAINS A CONTINUOUS AND BONA FIDE PROGRAM FOR SOLICITATION OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC, COMMUNITY, OR MEMBERSHIP GROUP, OR IF IT CARRIES ON ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ATTRACT SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENTAL UNITS OR OTHER [PUBLIC CHARITIES]." TREAS. REG. SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(3). TREAS. REG. 1.170A-9(F)(3)(III)(D)(3)(III) FURTHER PROVIDES THAT EVIDENCE OF PUBLIC SUPPORT INCLUDES THE RECEIPT BY AN ORGANIZATION OF A SIGNIFICANT PART OF ITS FUNDS FROM A PUBLIC CHARITY OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY TO WHICH IT IS IN SOME WAY HELD ACCOUNTABLE AS A CONDITION OF THE GRANT, CONTRACT, OR CONTRIBUTION. THIS FACTOR IN PARTICULAR IS APPLICABLE TO UKA. DURING ITS 2014 FISCAL YEAR UKA RECEIVED A $5,000,000 RECOVERABLE GRANT FROM A PUBLIC CHARITY, TO BE USED OVER AN INDETERMINATE LENGTH OF TIME, TO ALLOW UKA TO PROVIDE FINANCING AND SUPPORT TO AN ORGANIZATION CREATING DIGITAL EDUCATION PRODUCTS. THIS RECOVERABLE GRANT IS NOT REFLECTED IN UKA'S PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE BECAUSE IT IS NOT CONSIDERED REVENUE UNDER UKA'S METHOD OF BOOKKEEPING (I.E., GAAP); RATHER, IT IS REPORTED BY UKA AS A DEFERRED REVENUE LIABILITY. (IN FACT, IF THE REFUNDABLE GRANT WERE INCLUDED IN UKA'S PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE THEN UKA WOULD EASILY MEET THE 33 PERCENT TEST.) THE PUBLIC CHARITY DONOR DESIGNED THE GRANT TO BE RECOVERABLE SO THAT THE DONOR COULD MONITOR UKA'S PERFORMANCE AS A CHARITY, AND IF/WHEN THE GRANT IS RECOVERED THE PUBLIC CHARITY CAN DECIDE WHETHER TO CONVERT THE RECOVERABLE GRANT INTO AN UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO UKA. THE FACT THAT UKA IS CURRENTLY BEING HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO A PUBLIC CHARITY THROUGH THIS RECOVERABLE GRANT MECHANISM PROVIDES EVIDENCE THAT UKA IS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED. GOING FORWARD, AS UKA ADDS NEW PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, IT INTENDS TO CONTINUE SOLICITING FUNDING FROM NEW BENEFACTORS, INCLUDING THE GENERAL PUBLIC, TO SUPPORT ITS NEW ACTIVITIES.3. OTHER RELEVANT FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES INDICATING THAT UKA IS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS DISCUSSED ABOVE, ALL RELEVANT FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES WILL BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING WHETHER UKA IS "PUBLICLY SUPPORTED." TREAS. REG. SECTION 1.170A-9(F)(3)(III) LIST CERTAIN FACTORS RELEVANT TO THIS DETERMINATION, AND BELOW WE DISCUSS THE APPLICATION OF THE FACTORS LISTED IN PARAGRAPHS (C) AND (D) OF THAT SECTION TO UKA (WHICH WE BELIEVE ARE PARTICULARLY RELEVANT).II. REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNING BODYSUB-PARAGRAPH (C) PROVIDES THAT THE FACT THAT AN ORGANIZATION HAS A GOVERNING BODY WHICH REPRESENTS THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE PUBLIC RATHER THAN THE PERSONAL OR PRIVATE INTERESTS OF A LIMITED NUMBER OF DONORS WILL BE CONSIDERED EVIDENCE OF THE ORGANIZATION BEING PUBLICLY SUPPORTED. AN ORGANIZATION WILL BE TREATED AS HAVING A REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNING BODY IF IT HAS A GOVERNING BODY WHICH IS COMPRISED OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS ACTING IN THEIR CAPACITIES AS SUCH; OF PERSONS HAVING SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERTISE IN THE PARTICULAR FIELD OR DISCIPLINE IN WHICH THE ORGANIZATION IS OPERATING; OR OF COMMUNITY LEADERS, SUCH AS ELECTED OR APPOINTED OFFICIALS, CLERGYMEN, EDUCATORS, CIVIC LEADERS, OR OTHER SUCH PERSONS REPRESENTING A BROAD CROSS-SECTION OF THE VIEWS AND INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY.UKA'S GOVERNING BODY (THE "BOARD") REPRESENTS THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE PUBLIC AND NOT JUST THE PRIVATE INTERESTS OF A LIMITED NUMBER OF DONORS. EACH OF UKA'S BOARD MEMBERS HAS SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERTISE IN EDUCATION, AS AN OPERATOR OF A SCHOOL OR NETWORK OF SCHOOLS, AS A FUNDER WITH A HISTORY OF FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND ORGANIZATIONS, AND/OR AS AN ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION IN NEW YORK. UKA'S CEO AND TWO OF ITS BOARD MEMBERS HAVE COLLECTIVELY BEEN INVOLVED WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE STARTED ROUGHLY 300 PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. FIVE UKA BOARD MEMBERS ALSO REPRESENT THE TEAM THAT LAUNCHED RELAY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, A FULLY-ACCREDITED, NOT-FOR-PROFIT GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, CURRENTLY SERVING 3,000 PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS AND 500 PUBLIC SCHOOL PRINCIPALS AROUND THE UNITED STATES, WHICH OPERATES TEACHER AND SCHOOL LEADER TRAINING PROGRAMS AND WHOSE GRADUATE STUDENTS WORK IN PUBLIC DISTRICT AND CHARTER SCHOOLS SERVING PREDOMINANTLY LOW-INCOME POPULATIONS. THREE UKA BOARD MEMBERS HAVE EITHER SERVED ON THE BOARD AND/OR IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS OF A PROMINENT NY PUBLIC CHARITY THAT IS DEDICATED TO FIGHTING POVERTY IN NEW YORK CITY THROUGH INVESTING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN EDUCATION-FOCUSED CHARITIES, THE ROBIN HOOD FOUNDATION. TWO BOARD MEMBERS ARE FINANCE PROFESSIONALS WHO HAVE, THROUGH THEIR RESPECTIVE FOUNDATIONS, CONTRIBUTED TO HIGH-PERFORMING EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING CHARTER SCHOOLS NETWORKS AND OTHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS, RESOURCES, AND TOOLS THAT SERVE PRIMARILY LOW-INCOME STUDENTS.III. AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC FACILITIES OR SERVICES; PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS OR POLICIESUNDER SUB-PARAGRAPH (D), THE FACT THAT AN ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FACILITIES OR SERVICES DIRECTLY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON A CONTINUING BASIS WILL BE CONSIDERED EVIDENCE THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED. UKA'S PROGRAMS DO DIRECTLY SERVE THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AS EXPLAINED BELOW. AS BACKGROUND, UKA'S MISSION IS TO LAUNCH AND SUPPORT NEW EDUCATION-FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO CREATING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. IN FURTHERANCE OF THAT MISSION, UKA CURRENTLY SUPPORTS TWO SEPARATE EDUCATIONAL VENTURES. THE FIRST IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT DEVELOPS AND OFFERS DIGITAL MATH CURRICULAR PRODUCTS THAT ALLOW TEACHERS TO SHIFT FROM WHOLE-CLASS INSTRUCTION TO DAILY DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION. THE SECOND IS A NONPROFIT TEACHING FELLOWSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT RECRUITS TALENTED AND DIVERSE COLLEGE AND COLLEGE-BOUND STUDENTS, AND TRAINS AND IMMERSES THEM IN SUMMER TEACHING EXPERIENCES IN URBAN SCHOOLS WITH DAILY COACHING AND FEEDBACK THEN PLACES THEM IN TEACHING JOBS WITH THE PROGRAM'S PARTNERS. UKA ALSO OPERATES ITS OWN PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS ACADEMICALLY TALENTED, HIGHLY MOTIVATED STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED FROM ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, IN THEIR EFFORTS TO ATTAIN A FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE DEGREE BY PROVIDING A THREE-WEEK SUMMER ACADEMY, A SCHOLARSHIP TO ATTEND COLLEGE, AS WELL AS MENTORING AND OTHER RESOURCES TO EASE THE TRANSITION TO COLLEGE AND SUPPORT EACH SCHOLAR'S SUCCESS. IN ADDITION TO THIS WORK, UKA IS PILOTING OR IN THE EARLY STAGES OF DEVELOPING A NUMBER OF OTHER EDUCATION PROJECTS IN NEW YORK CITY, INCLUDING A NEW INITIATIVE LAUNCHING IN THE NEXT YEAR FOCUSED ON COACHING MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO FIND THEIR LIFE AND WORK PURPOSE AND TO HELP THEM IDENTIFY ACADEMIC AND CAREER PA

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SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:	OTHER INCOME
SCHEDULE A, PART II, SECTION A, LINE 1	THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED AN UNUSUAL GRANT FROM AN UNRELATED PRIVATE FOUNDATION ON 6/4/2014. THE GRANT IS A PLEDGE OF $25,000,000 OVER 5 YEARS WITH A NET REALIZABLE VALUE OF $23,860,001. THE GRANT IS ANTICIPATED TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS, AND THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE GRANT IS GREATER THAN THE SUM OF ALL OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS. THEREFORE THIS GRANT IS EXCLUDED FROM THE PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE CALCULATION.

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Explanation

SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:

OTHER INCOME

SCHEDULE A, PART II, SECTION A, LINE 1

THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED AN UNUSUAL GRANT FROM AN UNRELATED PRIVATE FOUNDATION ON 6/4/2014. THE GRANT IS A PLEDGE OF $25,000,000 OVER 5 YEARS WITH A NET REALIZABLE VALUE OF $23,860,001. THE GRANT IS ANTICIPATED TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS, AND THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE GRANT IS GREATER THAN THE SUM OF ALL OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS. THEREFORE THIS GRANT IS EXCLUDED FROM THE PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE CALCULATION.

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Schedule of Contributors

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OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Name of the organization

UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE AND ACHIEVEMENT INC

Employer identification number

26-1525207

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For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

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For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
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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	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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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
		$
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Name of organization UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE AND ACHIEVEMENT INC			Employer identification number 26-1525207
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.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose 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

(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

(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

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

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.
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Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE AND ACHIEVEMENT INC

Employer identification number

26-1525207

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 ....

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? ...........

Yes No

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? ............................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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.


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

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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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)? .............................

Yes No

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.

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.

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

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:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

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):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

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?...

Yes No

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.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


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

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?

Yes No

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 ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

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 ...
b	Buildings
c	Leasehold improvements	5,875	437	5,438
d	Equipment ...
e	Other ...	96,799	51,903	44,896
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				50,334

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther 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) 3000 SHS ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT	4,626,627	F
(B) 1,044.4549 SHS ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT	1,522,655	F
(C) 955.5232 SHS ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT	1,823,243	F
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)	7,972,525

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram 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.)

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.)...........

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

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
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	1,853,538
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-1,172,996
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	2,659
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-1,170,337
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	3,023,875
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	0
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	3,023,875

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	5,584,996
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	2,659
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	2,659
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	5,582,337
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	5,582,337

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.

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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.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization
UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE AND ACHIEVEMENT INC

Employer identification number
26-1525207

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

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? ........................

Yes No

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) RELAY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 40 WEST 20TH STREET 7TH FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10011	27-5316628	501(C)(3)	3,525,274				STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
(2) ZEARN INC 261 WEST 35TH STREET 15TH FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10001	37-1665745	501(C)(3)	24,132				SHARED STAFF

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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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) COOPERMAN COLLEGE SCHOLARS PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACADEMICALLY TALENTED, HIGHLY MOTIVATED STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED FROM ESSEX COUNTY, NJ.	70	92,972	FMV	67 MACBOOK PROS & 3 LENOVO THINKPADS FOR SCHOLARS
(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.

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PART I, LINE 2:	GRANTS ARE MONITORED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL THROUGH THE UTILIZATION OF COST CENTERS AND OTHER INFORMATION, INCLUDING WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION AND RECEIPTS.

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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
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE AND ACHIEVEMENT INC

Employer identification number

26-1525207

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

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.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

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 .........

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? ..

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.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

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:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

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.

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:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization?

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

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:

The organization?

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

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 ............

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 .............................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported 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
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1NORMAN ATKINSCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	(i) (ii)	0 ------------- 300,738	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 11,390	0 ------------- 274	0 ------------- 312,402	0 ------------- 0
2THACKSTON LUNDYCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	(i) (ii)	171,955 ------------- 0	1,642 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	7,000 ------------- 0	9,208 ------------- 0	189,805 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3YVONNE CHAOSENIOR ADVISOR	(i) (ii)	169,512 ------------- 0	1,713 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	7,000 ------------- 0	9,208 ------------- 0	187,433 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4TWINKLE MORGAN - EXECUTIVE DIRCOOPERMAN COLLEGE SCHOLARS	(i) (ii)	142,758 ------------- 0	1,559 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	18,199 ------------- 0	162,516 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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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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FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART II

NORMAN ATKINS IS AN EMPLOYEE OF RELAY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (RELAY), A RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION THAT IS RELATED VIA COMMON BOARD MEMBERS. HE IS NOT PAID BY RELAY OR BY UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE AND ACHIEVEMENT, INC. (UKA) FOR SERVICES AS AN OFFICER OF UKA. THE AMOUNTS LISTED REPRESENT AMOUNTS PAID BY RELAY TO NORMAN ATKINS AS AN EMPLOYEE OF RELAY. THACKSTON LUNDY IS THE COO OF UKA AND IS PAID BY UKA AS AN EMPLOYEE OF UKA. DAVE LEVIN IS A DIRECTOR OF UKA AND IS PAID BY UKA FOR CONSULTING SERVICES FOR UKA. HE IS NOT PAID BY UKA OR A RELATED PARTY FOR SERVICES AS A DIRECTOR OF UKA.

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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE AND ACHIEVEMENT INC

Employer identification number

26-1525207

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....
19 Food inventory ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( FUNITURE )	X	1	60,000	FMV
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that

it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used

for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part II

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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(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.
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Name of the organization

UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE AND ACHIEVEMENT INC

Employer identification number

26-1525207

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11	THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO AND MADE AVAILABLE TO ITS AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW BY ITS MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. SUBSEQUENT TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEW, THE ORGANIZATION MADE ITS 990 AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO OVERSEE, REVISE AND APPROVE THE FEDERAL FORM 990, INCLUDING THE PREPARATION, REVIEW AND FILING PROCESS. AS PART OF THE TAX RETURN PREPARATION PROCESS THE ORGANIZATION HIRED A PROFESSIONAL CPA FIRM WITH EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN NOT-FOR-PROFIT TAX RETURN PREPERATION TO PREPARE THE FEDERAL FORM 990. THE CPA FIRM PREPARED A DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND FURNISHED IT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR REVIEW. THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS REVIEWED THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 WHERE NECESSARY AND A FINAL DRAFT WAS FURNISHED BY THE CPA FIRM TO THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND VARIOUS OTHER INDIVIDUALS FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO PRESENTATION OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990 TO THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THEREAFTER PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE EXISTING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE. THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES ARE RETURNED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S CFO FOR REVIEW. THE ORGANIZATION'S CFO PREPARES A SUMMARY OF THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES WHICH CONTAINS INFORMATION DISCLOSED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BY INDIVIDUAL BASIS. THEREAFTER, THE ORGANIZATION'S CFO PRESENTS THIS SUMMARY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ITS REVIEW AND DISCUSSION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	THE ORGANIZATON'S CEO IS CURRENTLY UNCOMPENSATED HOWEVER COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO, IF COMPENSATED, WOULD BE DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS. COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO IS DISCUSSED AND DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT COMPENSATION PACKAGES OF COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE BOARD DISCUSSES THE CEO'S COMPENSATION AND APPLICABLE COMPARABLE SALARY DATA. THE INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS THEN DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION WITHOUT THE NON-INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT. THE OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT FOR THE CEO IS FORMALLY EXTENDED BY THE BOARD CHAIR. COMPENSATION FOR THE COO IS ALSO DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WITH INPUT AND SUGGESTIONS FROM THE CEO, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT COMPENSATION PACKAGES FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THIS METHODOLOGY WOULD ALSO BE USED FOR FUTURE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, IF AND WHEN APPLICABLE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS 990 AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:	THE PROCESS IS CONSISTENT WITH PRIOR YEAR.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE AND ACHIEVEMENT INC

Employer identification number

26-1525207

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?
(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	Yes	No
(1)RELAY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 40 WEST 20TH STREET 7TH FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10011 27-5316628	GRADUATE SCHOOL	NY	501(C)(3)	LINE 2		Yes
(2)ZEARN INC 261 WEST 35TH STREET 15TH FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10001 37-1665745	EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE	DE	501(C)(3)	LINE 7	UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE AND ACHIEVEMENT INC	Yes
(3)GENERATION TEACH INC 40 WEST 20TH STREET 7TH FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10011 46-5126839	EDUCATIONAL SERVICES	DE	501(C)(3)	LINE 7	UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE AND ACHIEVEMENT INC	Yes

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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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	(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?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	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	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(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	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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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

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 .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

Yes

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

Yes

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

Yes

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

Yes

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

Yes

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

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) RELAY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION	B	3,525,274	BOOK
(2) RELAY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION	P	19,915	BOOK
(3) ZEARN INC	B	24,132	BOOK
(4) ZEARN INC	D	16,250,000	BOOK
(5) ZEARN INC	L	277,520	BOOK
(6) ZEARN INC	Q	8,023	BOOK
(7) GENERATION TEACH INC	L	139,300	BOOK

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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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)	(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?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

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).

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE AND ACHIEVEMENT, INC.'S ("UKA") MISSIONIS TO LAUNCH AND SUPPORT NEW EDUCATION-FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTEDTO CREATING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. UKA PROMOTES THEUSE OF INNOVATIVE METHODS TO MODEL, TEACH, AND REINFORCE IN YOUNGPEOPLE THE ATTITUDES, SKILLS, AND CONTENT KNOWLEDGE THEY WILL NEED TOBE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE. TO THAT END, UKA WORKS TO ENHANCE CURRICULUM,LEARNING TOOLS, FACULTY RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING, ASSESSMENT,TECHNOLOGY USED IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH, TEACHER RECRUITMENT METHODS ANDOTHER MATERIALS AND PROCESSES INVOLVED IN IMPROVING LEARNINGOPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	5
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	4
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	9
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	5
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

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	7,292,438	1,235,756
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	361,000	416,820
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	541,668	1,371,299
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	0	0
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	8,195,106	3,023,875
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	2,435,000	3,645,186
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	651,743	962,908
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	296,838	974,243
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	3,383,581	5,582,337
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	4,811,525	-2,558,462
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	51,636,934	50,149,737
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	2,823,570	5,067,831
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	48,813,364	45,081,906

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 5,468,295 including grants of $ 3,645,186 ) (Revenue $ 416,820 )
	THE CHARITY HAS MADE GRANTS TO SUPPORT THE INSTRUCTION OR TRAINING OF INDIVIDUALS AND OF ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN CODE SECTIONS 170(C) (1) AND 501(C) (3) ON TOPICS THAT FURTHER THE CHARITY'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. THE CHARITY FORGAVE A LOAN TO RELAY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ("RELAY"), A RELATED NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, THAT WAS USED TO LAUNCH RELAY'S INITIAL START-UP EFFORTS. THE CHARITY ALSO PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO RELAY FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN ITS TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMS.THE CHARITY PROVIDED SHARED SERVICES SUPPORT TO EARLY STAGE, EDUCATION-FOCUSED NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE CHARITY'S MISSION, INCLUDING COUNSEL AND ADVICE AROUND FINANCE, TALENT/HR, GOVERNANCE, PARTNERSHIPS, FUNDRAISING, AND OTHER MANAGEMENT AREAS.THE CHARITY OPERATED A COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AND SUCCESS PROGRAM TO SUPPORT PROMISING STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED IN ATTAINING A COLLEGE DEGREE.

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 $ )
4e	Total program service expenses5,468,295

(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
(A) Name and Title
(1) DACIA TOLL...................................................................... CHAIR AND DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 2.00	X	X			0	0	0
(2) DAVID LEVIN...................................................................... SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 2.00	X	X			50,000	0	0
(3) DAVID SALTZMAN...................................................................... TREASURER AND DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 2.00	X	X			0	0	0
(4) LARRY ROBBINS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 2.00	X				0	0	0
(5) BOB KARR...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 ................. 2.00	X				0	0	0
(6) NORMAN ATKINS...................................................................... CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	4.00 ................. 56.00		X			0	300,738	11,664
(7) THACKSTON LUNDY...................................................................... CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	59.00 ................. 1.00		X			173,597	0	16,208
(8) YVONNE CHAO...................................................................... SENIOR ADVISOR	60.00 ................. 60.00			X		171,225	0	16,208
(9) TWINKLE MORGAN - EXECUTIVE DIR...................................................................... COOPERMAN COLLEGE SCHOLARS	60.00 .................				X	144,317	0	18,199

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	539,139	300,738	62,279

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
THE COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY 2000 PENNINGTON ROAD EWING,NJ08628	SUMMER ACADEMY	103,603




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 1

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	1,235,756

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 60,000
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		1,235,756

			Business Code
2a	SHARED SERVICES FEES	900099	416,820	416,820
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			416,820

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			1,432,877			1,432,877
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss)......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory		9,172,290
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses		9,233,868
c	Gain or (loss)		-61,578
d	Net gain or (loss).....			-61,578			-61,578
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..
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..
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..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			3,023,875	416,820	0	1,371,299

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21	3,552,214	3,552,214
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22	92,972	92,972
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	435,411	389,441	45,970
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	390,673	390,673
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	4,916	4,712	204
9	Other employee benefits .......	82,249	76,023	6,226
10	Payroll taxes ...........	49,659	46,915	2,744
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	20,193	16,316	3,877
c	Accounting ...........	33,000		33,000
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	17,269	1,213	16,056
12	Advertising and promotion ....
13	Office expenses .......	12,204	10,970	1,234
14	Information technology ......	34,843	33,635	1,208
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	98,743	98,743
17	Travel ............
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	32,041	32,041
23	Insurance ...
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	PROGRAM EXPENSE	705,928	702,480	3,448
b	STAFF RECRUITMENT AND D	20,022	19,947	75
c
d
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	5,582,337	5,468,295	114,042	0
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			26,152	1	282,216
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			2,695,061	2	2,860,786
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			14,017,440	3	3,892,696
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			111,511	4	956,304
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 ....			14,275,274	7	16,250,000
8	Inventories for sale or use ........				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			221,968	9	180,603
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	102,674
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	52,340	71,733	10c	50,334
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			11,916,791	11	17,704,273
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			8,301,004	12	7,972,525
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........				15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			51,636,934	16	50,149,737

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	823,570	17	67,831
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	2,000,000	19	5,000,000
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		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	2,823,570	26	5,067,831

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	24,751,458	27	22,363,573
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	24,061,906	28	22,718,333
29	Permanently restricted net assets		29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here 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 ...........	48,813,364	33	45,081,906
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	51,636,934	34	50,149,737