| Category | Amount | Net Investment Income | Adjusted Net Income | Disbursements for Charitable Purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCOUNTING | 35,987 | 17,994 | 0 | 17,994 |
| Description of Property | Date Acquired | Cost or Other Basis | Prior Years' Depreciation | Computation Method | Rate / Life (# of years) |
Current Year's Depreciation Expense | Net Investment Income | Adjusted Net Income | Cost of Goods Sold Not Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUILDING | 2017-01-01 | 1,180,000 | 151,205 | SL | 39.000000000000 | 30,256 | 0 | 30,256 | |
| 2017 BUILDING ADDITIONS | 2017-01-01 | 181,874 | 23,315 | SL | 39.000000000000 | 4,663 | 0 | 4,663 |
| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| FORM 990PF. PART I, LINE 23 (ADDENDUM TO STATEMENT 6): | CULINARY, HOUSEKEEPING AND SELECTED DIRECT RETREAT COSTS:100% OF OPERATING AND CAPITAL EXPENSES SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION. FOR EXAMPLE, 1) THE CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN EXPANDING AND RENOVATING THE FACILITY ENABLES US TO BETTER SERVE SUBSTANTIALLY MORE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH STATE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODES; 2) THE SALARY OF OUR HEAD OF AGRICULTURAL AND NATURALIST OPERATIONS AND ASSOCIATED EXPENSES SUPPORT OUR ORGANIC VEGETABLE GARDEN AND NATURE WALKS WHICH ARE CRITICAL PARTS OF OUR BENEFICIARIES' EXPERIENCE; AND 3) THE FEES PAID TO PROFESSIONAL FACILITATORS SUPPORT THE TEAM BUILDING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING OBJECTIVES OF OUR WORK WITH SOCIAL CHANGEMAKERS. | |
| FORM 990PF, PART VI-B 1A(4), PART VII AND CONTINUATION OF STATEMENT 11: | THERE IS SOME AMBIGUITY IN THE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING THE INTENT OF THE REQUEST FOR INFORMATION PERTAINING TO "HOURS/WEEK." IN 990PF RETURNS PRIOR TO 2020, WE INTERPRETED IT TO REFER ONLY TO THE HOURS PER WEEK RELATED TO WORK BY "TRUSTEES" IN THAT CAPACITY -- IN OTHER WORDS, NOT INCLUSIVE OF HOURS SERVED IN OTHER CAPACITIES, E.G., AS EMPLOYEE/ADMINISTRATORS. ON RECONSIDERATION IN 2020, WE CONCLUDED THAT THE BETTER READING WAS TO INCLUDE THE TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK SERVED IN ALL CAPACITIES AND THAT FIGURE IS AGAIN REFLECTED IN THIS RETURN. IN FACT, THE TOTAL NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK SERVED BY THE TRUSTEES WHO ALSO SERVE AS CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS HAS NOT CHANGED BETWEEN TAX YEARS 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 AND 2023 WHILE NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST, EXAMPLES OF THE JOB DUTIES OF THE CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS INCLUDE: 1) DESIGNING AND MANAGING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RESIDENCE FOR ON-SITE STAFF; 2) DESIGNING AND OVERSEEING A SIGNIFICANT RENOVATION AND EXPANSION OF THE MAIN FACILITY, A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT THAT ENABLES THE FOUNDATION TO SERVE SUBSTANTIALLY LARGER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODES; 3) MANAGING THE FOUNDATION'S SUBSTANTIAL ($16 MILLION) ENDOWMENT; 5) RECRUITING AND MANAGING EMPLOYEES, 6) STAFFING AND IMPLEMENTING AN ARRAY OF PROGRAMS, TO INCLUDE AN ILLUSTRATED NATURE TRAIL, ART THERAPY, YOGA, MEDITATION AND OTHER WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, 7) DEVELOPING AND STAFFING AN EXTENSIVE ORGANIC VEGETABLE GARDEN (WHICH SERVES BOTH A PROGRAMMATIC FUNCTION AND SUPPLIES THE KITCHEN WITH FRESH PRODUCE (EXCESS IS DONATED TO LOCAL FOOD BANKS); 8) MANAGING COMPLEX LEGAL AND TAX ISSUES; 9) RETAINING FACILITATORS TO SUPPORT PARTICIPANTS' STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSIONS, AND 10) EXTENSIVE OUTREACH TO THE COMMUNITY. | |
| FORM 990PF. PART II, LINE 24: | ALL ASSETS AND ANY INCOME BELONG EXCLUSIVELY TO THE FOUNDATION ARE USED, AND MAY BE USED, SOLELY TO SUPPORT ITS CHARITABLE MISSION. | |
| FORM 990PF. PART II, LINE 25: | ALL ASSETS AND ANY INCOME BELONG EXCLUSIVELY TO THE FOUNDATION ARE USED, AND MAY BE USED, SOLELY TO SUPPORT ITS CHARITABLE MISSION. | |
| FORM 990PF. PART VI-A, LINE 8A: | THE FOUNDATION IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF SEVERAL DISREGARDED LLCS THAT ARE REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK. THE DISREGARDED ENTITIES HAVE NO ASSETS OR PROPERTY. | |
| PART VI-A, QUESTION 8B: | THE ORGANIZATION FILES CORPORATE ANNUAL REPORTS IN DE AND NJ. IT IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF SEVERAL LLCS WHICH ARE REGISTERED IN NY. THE LLCS, BY THEIR TERMS, EXIST FOR THE EXCLUSIVE PURPOSE OF ENABLING THE FOUNDATION TO EXECUTE ITS MISSION. STATE SUBMISSIONS ARE PROVIDED AS REQUIRED. | |
| FORM 990PF. PART VI-B, LINE 3A: | THE FOUNDATION IS THE SOLE "MEMBER" OF SEVERAL ENTITIES THAT ARE "DISREGARDED" FOR PURPOSES OF FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAX LAW. SUCH ENTITIES EXIST FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF IMPLEMENTING THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION AND ANY ASSETS OR INCOME ASSOCIATED WITH THEM MAY ONLY BE USED BY THE FOUNDATION IN SUPPORT OF THAT MISSION." HOWEVER, THEY CURRENTLY OWN NO ASSETS. | |
| FORM 990PF. PART VIII LINE 1: | THE NON-PROFIT UPLANDS CENTER SUPPORTS GROUPS WHOSE MISSION IS TO CARE FOR OTHERS OR TO EFFECT POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE WORLD THROUGH COLLECTIVE WORK. LOCATED ON 290 ACRES OF SWEEPING FARM AND WOODLANDS IN THE WESTERN CATSKILLS, THE UPLANDS PROVIDES A FLEXIBLE SETTING FOR A HOST OF ACTIVITIES, DEPENDING ON THE GROUP'S PARTICULAR GOAL. FOR THOSE GROUPS WORKING TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE WORLD, THE SETTING SUPPORTS STRATEGIC PROGRAM DESIGN, TEAM BUILDING, AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. FOR ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO CARING FOR OTHERS, AN ARRAY OF RESTORATIVE PROGRAMS AND FACILITATED ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT GROUPS WHOSE WORK IN SERVICE OF OTHERS IS ESPECIALLY DEPLETING, INCLUDING HEALTH CARE AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, EDUCATORS AND FIRST RESPONDERS. THE SETTING ALSO SUPPORTS FACILITATED TRAINING IN SELF-CARE, REFLECTIVE, AND RELATED PRACTICES.GROUPS ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF THE GROUNDS, CONFERENCE FACILITIES AND MEALS THAT DRAW FROM THE ORGANIC GARDEN. THEY FIND INSPIRATION AND SUSTENANCE FROM NATURE TRAILS, MEDITATION SITES, FARM, AND INDOOR SPACES DEDICATED TO ART AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES.THE UPLANDS SUBSIDIZES ALL ACTIVITIES TO ENSURE THAT AFFORDABILITY IS NOT A BARRIER TO PARTICIPATION. DEEPLY COMMITTED TO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY, THE UPLANDS OFFERS LOCALLY-CENTERED EVENTS FREE OF CHARGE OR WITH A MODEST, TYPICALLY OPTIONAL, CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS THE COST OF MEALS.IN EARLY 2020, THE NATION WAS STRUCK BY THE COVID PANDEMIC AND OUR ABILITY TO CONDUCT RETREATS WAS LEGALLY SUSPENDED UNTIL LATE SPRING 2021. WHILE WE HOSTED MULTIPLE EVENTS IN OUTDOOR SPACES AND A FEW REMOTELY OR OFF-SITE, FOR THE MOST PART 2020 WAS DEDICATED TO OTHER ORGANIZATION-BUILDING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING CONSTRUCTING NATURE WALKS, RECRUITING AND SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDING STAFF, EXPANDING THE VEGETABLE GARDEN, MANAGING THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, FURNISHING THE NEW FACILITY, PROGRAM DESIGN, OUTREACH TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, ETC. WE REOPENED IN LATE MAY 2021 AND HAVE HOSTED MULTIPLE EVENTS DURING THE BALANCE OF 2021 AND INTO 2022, INCLUDING SEVERAL FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS WHO HAD SERVED VALIANTLY DURING THE PANDEMIC, OFTEN IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF ALMOST UNIMAGINABLE STRESS AND PRESSURE. (OUR FIRST RETREAT WAS FOR PHYSICIANS WHO HAD JUST COMPLETED THEIR FIRST-YEAR RESIDENCY IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE.)SET OUT BELOW IS A PARTIAL LIST OF EVENTS AND GATHERINGS HOSTED BY THE UPLANDS. PLEASE ALSO SEE OUR WEBSITE: UPLANDSCENTER.ORG:- A "YOUNG CHANGEMAKER" RETREAT (FIVE SO FAR) FOR A LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL ACTION ORGANIZATION FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS IN NEWARK, NJ. WHILE INCLUSIVE OF ALL GIRLS, THE ORGANIZATION PRIMARILY AIMS TO SERVE GIRLS AFFECTED BY INNER-CITY VIOLENCE. THESE YOUNG WOMEN GATHERED AT THE UPLANDS TO ENGAGE IN A WEEKEND OF WORKSHOPS CENTERED AROUND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: HOW TO EFFECTIVELY LEAD WITH COMPASSION, ASSERTIVENESS, SELF-ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY ADVOCACY.-A FOUNDATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO INVEST IN PEOPLE, PROGRAMS, AND PARTNERSHIPS THAT WILL IMPROVE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND EQUITY BY PUTTING THE INTERESTS OF CHILDREN FIRST. (THREE RETREATS THUS FAR) THE AIMS FOR THEIR RETREAT WERE TO DEEPEN CONNECTIONS AMONGST MEMBERS OF THEIR TEAM, DEFINE GOALS FOR 2023 AND ENJOY SOME SELF-CARE AND WELLNESS PRACTICES.-A PROGRAM-CENTERED RETREAT FOR THE EXECUTIVE TEAM AND CRITICAL MEMBERS OF A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO BUILDING A MOVEMENT TO END POVERTY DRAWING ON THE POWER OF RELIGIONS AND HUMAN RIGHTS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS INITIATED A SERIES OF NATIONAL ACTIONS TO BUILD UP THE UNITY AND ORGANIZATION OF THE POOR IN THE UNITED STATES-- MULTIPLE GATHERINS (SIX TO DATE) OF A VIOLENCE-REDUCTION ORGANIZATION THAT PURSUES A MULTI-TIERED APPROACH TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY-CENTERED PUBLIC SAFETY. THEIR CORE MISSION IS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE ASSOCIATED WITH GANG RIVALRIES AND FACILITATE PEACEFUL RESOLUTION. THEIR RETREATS INCLUDE NATURE IMMERSION, FACILITATED REFLECTIVE ACTIVITIES ABOUT INTERCONNECTION AND EXPRESSIVE ART-CENTERED EXERCISES, AND SOUND BATHS.-THE FOUNDING LEADERS OF A LARGE, NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION OF VETERANS WHOSE MISSION IS TO GIVE VOICE TO AND SUPPORT CAUSES IMPORTANT TO THOSE WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY.-THE ANNUAL GATHERING OF THE CHIEF PHYSICIAN AND EMERGENCY ROOM RESIDENTS OF A NYC TEACHING HOSPITAL TO CRITICALLY REVIEW AND CELEBRATE THE COMPLETION OF ADVANCED MEDICAL TRAINING IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE.-THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM OF A COMMUNITY ADVOCACY GROUP THAT WORKS TO ENSURE THAT LOCAL DEVELOPMENT IS EQUITABLE AND RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF ITS RESIDENTS IN SUCH DIVERSE AREAS AS HOUSING AND FOOD.-AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING VICTIMS OF LABOR TRAFFICKING, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHOSE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN IS THE PHILIPPINES- A WEEK-LONG RETREAT FOR A FOUNDATION AND ITS ANNUAL CLASS OF FELLOWS, ALL OF WHOM HAD FOUNDED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING TO POSITIVELY AFFECT SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST INTRACTABLE CHALLENGES.-A STRATEGIC RETREAT FOR AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT BRINGS TOGETHER ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENDERS AND SOCIAL INNOVATORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO SUPPORT THEIR EFFORTS TO RESPOND TO CLIMATE CHANGE.- THE LEADERSHIP TEAM OF A NON-PROFIT CENTER FOR COPING AND LOSS (THE ORIGINS OF WHICH DATE TO 9/11.) THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FREE GRIEF SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING WORKSHOPS FOR THOUSANDS OF PARENTS, TEACHER, SOCIAL WORKERS, NURSES AND YOUTH.- A RETREAT FOR THE NATIVE AMERICAN FOUNDERS OF CALIFORNIA BASED ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING THE TRANSITION OF ADJUDICATED YOUTH BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY.-A LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING ADDICTION RECOVERY THROUGH PEER SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED IN A VARIETY OF WELLNESS-PROMOTING AND SELF-REFLECTIVE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS MINDFULNESS SESSIONS, AN EXPRESSIVE ARTS WORKSHOP, A LOW-IMPACT EXERCISE CLASS, A WOMEN'S CIRCLE, A SELF-REGULATION SESSION, DAILY REFLECTIONS, AND AN AFFIRMATION CIRCLE. -A COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE COUNCIL FOR THEIR QUARTERLY POLICY REVIEW MEETING. - A MONTHLY "WOMEN'S COLLECTIVE" TO ENCOURAGE SUPPORT AND SOLIDARITY FOR LOCAL WOMEN MANAGING LIFE CHALLENGES AND SHARING CELEBRATIONS-THE ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM FROM THE LOCAL HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CARE SERVICE FOR THEIR ANNUAL PLANNING SESSION.-A WILD PLANTS WALK WITH A FAMED NATURALIST WAS OPEN TO ANYONE IN THE COMMUNITY INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE ENCHANTING WORLD OF PLANTS. THE GROUP LEARNED ABOUT THE ECOLOGY, NATURAL HISTORIES, MEDICINAL PROPERTIES, AND NUTRITIVE VALUE OF PLANTS ALONG THE UPLANDS' BROOK TRAIL. - A SIMILAR COMMUNITY EVENT LED BY THE AUDUBON SOCIETY- A COMMUNITY CONCERT IN COLLABORATION WITH MUSIC ON THE DELAWARE, A PROMINENT LOCAL ORGANIZATION THAT BRINGS AN ARRAY OF MUSICAL OFFERINGS TO THE COUNTY-THE WALTON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR DAY-LONG FIELD TRIPS WITH 6TH AND 7TH GRADERS WITH THE GOAL OF TEAM BUILDING AND BONDING. THE STUDENTS ENGAGED IN OUTDOOR COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND COMMUNICATION. (ANNUAL) | |
| FORM 990PF. PART IX, LINE 5: | 100% OF ALL ASSETS ARE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. ANY INCOME FROM THE ENDOWMENT (OR ANY OTHER SOURCE) SUPPORTS OPERATING COSTS. TO BETTER FULFILL THE FOUNDATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION OR CAPITAL COSTS RELATED TO IMPROVING OR MAINTAINING THE FACILITY IN WHICH ACTIVITES ARE HOUSED.. |
| Name of Bond | End of Year Book Value | End of Year Fair Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| CORPORATE BONDS | 462,350 | 462,350 |
| Name of Stock | End of Year Book Value | End of Year Fair Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| CORPORATE STOCK | 5,826,284 | 5,826,284 |
| Category/ Item | Listed at Cost or FMV | Book Value | End of Year Fair Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER INVESTMENTS | FMV | 8,988,225 | 8,988,225 |
| OTHER SECURITIES | FMV | 7,037 | 7,037 |
| Category / Item | Cost / Other Basis | Accumulated Depreciation | Book Value | End of Year Fair Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUILDING | 1,180,000 | 181,461 | 998,539 | 998,539 |
| 2017 BUILDING ADDITIONS | 181,874 | 27,978 | 153,896 | 153,896 |
| Category | Amount | Net Investment Income | Adjusted Net Income | Disbursements for Charitable Purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEGAL | 9,983 | 3,775 | 0 | 6,207 |
| Description | Revenue and Expenses per Books | Net Investment Income | Adjusted Net Income | Disbursements for Charitable Purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAYROLL TAXES | 35,604 | 0 | 0 | 35,604 |
| CULINARY, HOUSEKEEPING AND _SELECTED DIRECT RETREAT _COSTS *SEE STAT. 12. | 152,156 | 0 | 0 | 152,156 |
| CONSULTANTS & CONTRACTORS | 54,103 | 0 | 0 | 54,103 |
| OFFICE EXPENSES | 15,275 | 0 | 0 | 15,275 |
| INSURANCE | 26,587 | 0 | 0 | 26,587 |
| OTHER EXPENSES | 40,667 | 0 | 0 | 40,667 |
| FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT EXPENSES | 187,186 | 0 | 0 | 187,186 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL/COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING | 1,628 | 0 | 0 | 1,628 |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 225 | 0 | 0 | 225 |
| Description | Revenue And Expenses Per Books | Net Investment Income | Adjusted Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARTIAL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS | 301,819 | 301,819 |
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| UNREALIZED GAIN | 2,072,660 |
| Category | Amount | Net Investment Income | Adjusted Net Income | Disbursements for Charitable Purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INVESTMENT ADVISOR FEES | 58,172 | 58,172 | 0 | 0 |
| Category | Amount | Net Investment Income | Adjusted Net Income | Disbursements for Charitable Purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXCISE TAX | 10,000 | 10,000 | 0 | 0 |