Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Other | Organization's Mission |
| Other | UPA is a trade organization tha tsupports and promotes the interest of the oil, gas and petroleum industry in Utah through public governmental advocacy, education, and exchange of information and ideas. UPA provides opportunities for industry members to meet and engage with each other. UPA interacts with rule-making bodies an dthe media to inform them about issues affecting the industry. UPA also offers in-person and online educational opportuities about the oil and gas industry. |
| Pt VI, Line 6 | Classes of Members or Stockholders UPA is a trade organization whose members consist of companies or individuals related to or interest in the oil, gas, or petroleum industries. Membership in UPA does not entitle any member to share in the capital or assets of the company. UPA does not have shareholders. |
| Pt VI, Line 7a | Election of Members and Their Rights UPA is governed by an Executive Committee that consists of ten of the association's members. Each Executive Committee member serves a two-year term. One of the Executive Committee Members is the Chairman. The Chairman is the chief executive officer of UPA. One of the Executive Committee Members is the Vice Chair. The Vice Chair makes periodic examination of UPA's expenditures and serves as Chairman in the Chairman's absence. The Chairman and the Vice Chair are UPA's officers, and each serve for a one-year term. Each year, the Chairman and a nominating committee nominate candidates for the next year's Chairman and Vice Chair positions, as well as the UPA members who will serve on the Executive Committee as vacancies arise. After nomination, the Chairman appoints the next year's Chairman, Vice Chair, and members of the Executive Committee. At the annual meeting of UPA's members, the entire general membership approves the appointees who will serve as the next year's Executive Committee and officers. |
| Pt VI, Line 7b | Decisions Subject to Approval of Members The Executive Committee makes decisions on behalf of UPA throughout the year. As stated in response to Part VI. Section A. Line 7a., approval is required from UPA's general membership of the appointment of UPA's Chairman, Vice Chair, and Executive Committee. |
| Pt VI, Line 11b | Organization's Process to Review Form 990 The President is responsible for preparation and filing of UPA's annual informational returns. The President completes and reviews UPA's Form 990 and discusses its contents with UPA's Executive Committee at the committee's regular meetings or sends for review via email. |
| Pt VI, Line 15a | Compensation Process for Top Official The Executive Committee hires the President and determines the President's compensation after analysis of the market for individuals in the market serving in similar positions. |
| Pt VI, Line 19 | Governing Documents Disclosure Explanation UPA maintains a copy of its organic documents at its headquarters, including its Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and federal tax documents. UPA's Articles of Incorporation are available to the public through the Utah Division of Corporations and Commercial Code's website. Additionally, documents to which members of the public are entitled are available at reasonable times at UPA's headquarters. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | Automobile 4664. 4664. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | Contractors 54721. 54721. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | Dues 2300. 2300. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | Insurance 2761. 2761. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | Bank service charges 1690. 1690. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | Computer 4288. 4288. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | Licensing 10. 10. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | Meals & Incidentals 1359. 1359. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | Meeting subscription-Zoom 161. 161. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | Telephone 2412. 2412. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | Postage 661. 661. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | Rent 372. 372. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | Website 961. 961. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | Public relations 876. 876. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | Special Projects 328106. 328106. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | Travel 10269. 10269. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | UPA PAC 14420. 14420. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | Miscellaneous -107. -107. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | Software 446. 446. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | Scholarships 4400. 4400. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | Advisor fees 175. 175. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e | Bad debt 73647. 73647. |
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