Civic Intelligence

Universal Communications Network Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 22-3850071

Jan 01, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015 • Filed on Nov 11, 2016

Organization Profilewww.ntdtv.com

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229 W 28th StreetNew York, NY 10001

(212) 736-8535

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

96th percentile

0.91x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE A • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

82nd percentile

0.49x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE A • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

21st percentile

-14%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE A • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

18th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 18% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • NTEE A • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

24th percentile

-5.2%

Faster asset growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE A • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

44th percentile

-5.4%

Faster revenue growth than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • NTEE A • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets96th percentile

Assets

Down

$3,752,723

Down $207,741 (-5.2%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$333,673

Down $948,285 (-74%) from 2014

Liabilities

Up

$3,419,050

Up $740,544 (+28%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue82nd percentileNet Margin21st percentile

Revenue

Down

$6,919,261

Down $392,496 (-5.4%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$7,867,546

Up $107,808 (+1.4%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$948,285

Down $500,304 (-112%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth24th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$60M$40M$20M$0-$20MAssets 2010: $11,984,326Liabilities 2010: $10,807,586Net Assets 2010: $1,176,7402010Assets 2011: $4,428,614Liabilities 2011: $1,761,862Net Assets 2011: $2,666,7522011Assets 2012: $3,903,159Liabilities 2012: $1,795,246Net Assets 2012: $2,107,9132012Assets 2013: $4,030,226Liabilities 2013: $2,300,287Net Assets 2013: $1,729,9392013Assets 2014: $3,960,464Liabilities 2014: $2,678,506Net Assets 2014: $1,281,9582014Assets 2015: $3,752,723Liabilities 2015: $3,419,050Net Assets 2015: $333,6732015Assets 2016: $5,062,051Liabilities 2016: $5,505,269Net Assets 2016: -$443,2182016Assets 2017: $6,307,185Liabilities 2017: $4,945,304Net Assets 2017: $1,361,8812017Assets 2018: $11,980,099Liabilities 2018: $7,504,148Net Assets 2018: $4,475,9512018Assets 2019: $14,931,000Liabilities 2019: $10,165,970Net Assets 2019: $4,765,0302019Assets 2020: $16,639,547Liabilities 2020: $12,018,687Net Assets 2020: $4,620,8602020Assets 2021: $23,705,014Liabilities 2021: $7,107,241Net Assets 2021: $16,597,7732021Assets 2022: $43,928,073Liabilities 2022: $8,003,450Net Assets 2022: $35,924,6232022Assets 2023: $49,623,076Liabilities 2023: $29,113,439Net Assets 2023: $20,509,6372023Assets 2024: $53,225,472Liabilities 2024: $33,106,130Net Assets 2024: $20,119,3422024

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$3,752,723
Liabilities$3,419,050
Net Assets$333,673
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth44th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$60M$40M$20M$0-$20MRevenue 2010: $6,223,527Expenses 2010: $6,789,961Net Income 2010: -$566,4342010Expenses 2011: $6,313,3972011Revenue 2012: $4,876,882Expenses 2012: $5,435,721Net Income 2012: -$558,8392012Revenue 2013: $5,801,275Expenses 2013: $6,179,249Net Income 2013: -$377,9742013Revenue 2014: $7,311,757Expenses 2014: $7,759,738Net Income 2014: -$447,9812014Revenue 2015: $6,919,261Expenses 2015: $7,867,546Net Income 2015: -$948,2852015Revenue 2016: $7,413,108Expenses 2016: $8,189,999Net Income 2016: -$776,8912016Revenue 2017: $18,033,503Expenses 2017: $16,228,404Net Income 2017: $1,805,0992017Revenue 2018: $21,933,925Expenses 2018: $18,819,855Net Income 2018: $3,114,0702018Revenue 2019: $13,517,220Expenses 2019: $13,227,872Net Income 2019: $289,3482019Revenue 2020: $18,300,174Expenses 2020: $13,808,178Net Income 2020: $4,491,9962020Revenue 2021: $36,204,062Expenses 2021: $21,340,256Net Income 2021: $14,863,8062021Revenue 2022: $48,942,676Expenses 2022: $28,278,574Net Income 2022: $20,664,1022022Revenue 2023: $35,324,025Expenses 2023: $37,567,572Net Income 2023: -$2,243,5472023Revenue 2024: $26,633,209Expenses 2024: $24,768,531Net Income 2024: $1,864,6782024

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$6,919,261
Expenses$7,867,546
Net Income-$948,285
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Nov 11, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.1
Gross Receipts
$6,919,261
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Universal Communications Network, Inc. (UCN) doing business as New Tang Dynasty Television (NTD) mission is to provide media, cultural and information services to the public through producing and broadcasting TV programs for news, entertainment, educational and cultural endeavor.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,785,075$1,690,354▼ $94,721
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$510,000-
Accounts Receivable-$321,576-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$444,922$269,242▼ $175,680
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$243,102-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$229,618$115,155▼ $114,463
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$246,550$63,574▼ $182,976
Total Assets$3,960,464$3,752,723▼ $207,741
Other Assets Total$1,254,299$539,720▼ $714,579
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$1,255,847$1,635,111▲ $379,264
Other Liabilities$949,108$1,011,356▲ $62,248
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$471,651$622,207▲ $150,556
Deferred Revenue$1,900$150,376▲ $148,476
Total Liabilities$2,678,506$3,419,050▲ $740,544
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$1,281,958$333,673▼ $948,285
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,281,958$333,673▼ $948,285
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,960,464$3,752,723▼ $207,741

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$201,125$35,492-
Other Land Buildings$87,880$206,739-
Equipment$517,235$1,817,910-
Leasehold Improvements$884,114$437,372-
Other Assets Org$539,720--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay18th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Alan AdlerMember
Flora Chin Hwa ChangMember
Joko BuntarMember
Ren Hsiung FuMember
Vasilios ZoupoundidisMember
Zhong LeeMember
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$750,461
Program Service Revenue
$5,963,262
Investment Income
$1,372
Other Revenue
$204,166
All Other Contributions
$750,461
Change in Net Assets
$-948,285

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,919,262
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$52,661
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,971,923
Total Revenue per Form 990
$6,919,262
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$6,640,316
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,227,230
Total Fundraising Expense$735,222
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$834,806$256,004$22,264$1,113,074
Occupancy$496,957$165,652$322,685$985,294
Other Expenses$768,519-$97,137$768,519
All Other Expenses$301,787$100,597$89,343$491,727
Depreciation Depletion$253,898$84,633-$338,531
Office Expenses$45,555$15,185$76,336$137,076
Travel$18,127$6,042$106,838$131,007
Payroll Taxes$85,617$26,258$2,281$114,156
Information Technology$94,289--$94,289
Fees for Services Other-$57,102$2,067$59,169
Insurance$38,854$12,951$1,640$53,445
Advertising$30,233-$14,631$44,864
Fees for Services Legal-$41,828-$41,828
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,850-$10,850
Interest$3,330$1,110-$4,440
Total Functional Expenses$6,354,112$778,212$735,222$7,867,546

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$7,920,207
Expenses per Audited Statements$7,867,546
Total Expenses per Form 990$7,867,546
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$52,661
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Rent$982,169
Payroll and Payroll Taxes Payable$29,187
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8B

“Individual committee does not have authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The organization provided a complete copy of the Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“The organization has a board approved conflicts of interest policy. Each board member must fill out an annual declaration stating they had no conflicts or identifying the nature of their interested party transaction.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Each year, the executive committee review comparable salaries based on a recognized study and reviews the performance of the executive director to determine if the existing salary fals within these ranges. After a deliberation of this matter, a new proposed salary and benefit package is voted on. The minutes of the board of directors reflect the nature of this process.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“Each year, the executive committee review comparable salaries based on a recognized study and reviews the performance of the executive director to determine if the existing salary fals within these ranges. After a deliberation of this matter, a new proposed salary and benefit package is voted on. The minutes of the board of directors reflect the nature of this process.”

Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18

“The organizations financial statements are available upon request.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“The organizations financial statements, conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Universal Communications Network Inc
EIN
22-3850071
Address
229 W 28TH STREET, New York, NY 10001
Doing Business As
New Tang Dynasty Television

Signing Officer

Name
Weidong Guan
Title
CFO
Phone
2127368535
Signed
2016-11-11
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Nj
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
93
Volunteers
120

Preparer

Firm
Eva Chung CPA
Address
57 MOTT STREET, New York, NY 10013
Preparer
Eva Chung CPA
Phone
2127321050
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0(4)NTD launched several internet programs, including Youtube Mias Asian Beauty Secrets, video tutorials and blog. (5)NTD hosted and participated in various community events in New York, including Health Fair, Wellness Seminar, the Integrated Lung Health Event, Ikea North America local market activity, etc. (6)NTD lauched a Hello Talk App. (7)On June 26-27, NTD hosted in the Taste Asia event at Time Squares. It was a month-long celebration of Asian culinary culture culminates in a great food festival. The two-day event features Asian culinary culture on the first day, and the final round of the 7th International Chinese Culinary Competition on the second day. This event is free and open to the public. Food booths hosted by Asian restaurants around New York City were opened on both days. (8)In October, NTD held International Classical Chinese Dance Competition successfully.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Individual committee does not have authority to act on behalf of the governing body.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The organization provided a complete copy of the Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The organization has a board approved conflicts of interest policy. Each board member must fill out an annual declaration stating they had no conflicts or identifying the nature of their interested party transaction.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Each year, the executive committee review comparable salaries based on a recognized study and reviews the performance of the executive director to determine if the existing salary fals within these ranges. After a deliberation of this matter, a new proposed salary and benefit package is voted on. The minutes of the board of directors reflect the nature of this process.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Each year, the executive committee review comparable salaries based on a recognized study and reviews the performance of the executive director to determine if the existing salary fals within these ranges. After a deliberation of this matter, a new proposed salary and benefit package is voted on. The minutes of the board of directors reflect the nature of this process.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The organizations financial statements are available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The organizations financial statements, conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Committee meeting documentation Part VI line 8b
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19
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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$3,752,723
Liabilities
$3,419,050
Net assets
$333,673
Revenue
$6,919,261
Expenses
$7,867,546
Net income
-$948,285
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$53.2$33.1$20.1$26.6$24.8$1.86
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$49.6$29.1$20.5$35.3$37.6$2.24
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$43.9$8.00$35.9$48.9$28.3$20.7
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$23.7$7.11$16.6$36.2$21.3$14.9
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$16.6$12.0$4.62$18.3$13.8$4.49
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.9$10.2$4.77$13.5$13.2$0.29
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.0$7.50$4.48$21.9$18.8$3.11
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.31$4.95$1.36$18.0$16.2$1.81
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.06$5.51$0.44$7.41$8.19$0.78
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.75$3.42$0.33$6.92$7.87$0.95
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.96$2.68$1.28$7.31$7.76$0.45
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.03$2.30$1.73$5.80$6.18$0.38
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.90$1.80$2.11$4.88$5.44$0.56
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.43$1.76$2.67$6.31
2010Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$12.0$10.8$1.18$6.22$6.79$0.57