Civic Intelligence

Universal Communications Network Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 22-3850071

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Nov 01, 2017

Organization Profilewww.ntdtv.com
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

98th percentile

1.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • NTEE A • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

87th percentile

0.74x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • NTEE A • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

26th percentile

-10%

Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • NTEE A • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

19th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 19% of similar nonprofits.

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

2016 filings • NTEE A • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

35%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • NTEE A • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

54th percentile

7.1%

Faster revenue growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • NTEE A • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets98th percentile

Assets

Up

$5,062,051

Up $1,309,328 (+35%) from 2015

Net Assets

Down

-$443,218

Down $776,891 (-233%) from 2015

Liabilities

Up

$5,505,269

Up $2,086,219 (+61%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue87th percentileNet Margin26th percentile

Revenue

Up

$7,413,108

Up $493,847 (+7.1%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$8,189,999

Up $322,453 (+4.1%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

-$776,891

Up $171,394 (+18%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd 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

2016

Assets$5,062,051
Liabilities$5,505,269
Net Assets-$443,218
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth54th 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

2016

Revenue$7,413,108
Expenses$8,189,999
Net Income-$776,891
Open 2016 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Nov 1, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$7,413,108
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
Accounts Receivable$321,576$1,787,741▲ $1,466,165
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,690,354$1,503,077▼ $187,277
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$243,102$598,837▲ $355,735
Pledges and Grants Receivable$510,000--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$269,242$437,216▲ $167,974
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$63,574$104,626▲ $41,052
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$115,155$93,080▼ $22,075
Total Assets$3,752,723$5,062,051▲ $1,309,328
Other Assets Total$539,720$537,474▼ $2,246
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$1,635,111$3,760,313▲ $2,125,202
Other Liabilities$1,011,356$1,044,540▲ $33,184
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$622,207$492,244▼ $129,963
Deferred Revenue$150,376$208,172▲ $57,796
Total Liabilities$3,419,050$5,505,269▲ $2,086,219
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$333,673$-443,218▼ $776,891
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$333,673$-443,218▼ $776,891
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,752,723$5,062,051▲ $1,309,328

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$193,238$43,379-
Other Land Buildings$45,190$249,429-
Equipment$492,938$617,096-
Leasehold Improvements$771,711$549,775-
Other Assets Org$537,474--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay19th 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
$1,165,416
Program Service Revenue
$5,795,416
Investment Income
$79
Other Revenue
$452,197
All Other Contributions
$1,165,416
Change in Net Assets
$-776,891

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$7,413,108
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$4,434
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$7,417,542
Total Revenue per Form 990
$7,413,108
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$6,674,413
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,515,586
Total Fundraising Expense$599,229
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$993,861$304,780$26,506$1,325,147
Occupancy$514,815$171,605$228,449$914,869
All Other Expenses$527,867$105,759$109,419$743,045
Other Expenses$606,408-$86,493$606,408
Depreciation Depletion$280,466$93,489-$373,955
Office Expenses$84,927$28,309$80,926$194,162
Payroll Taxes$142,829$43,803$3,807$190,439
Fees for Services Other-$153,695-$153,695
Fees for Services Legal-$101,606-$101,606
Travel$27,440$9,147$63,629$100,216
Insurance$33,555$11,185-$44,740
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,100-$4,100
Total Functional Expenses$6,563,292$1,027,478$599,229$8,189,999

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$8,194,434
Expenses per Audited Statements$8,190,000
Total Expenses per Form 990$8,190,000
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$4,434
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$1,012,884
Payroll and Payroll Taxes Payable$31,656
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
Yes
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
2017-11-01
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Nj
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
110
Volunteers
110

Preparer

Firm
Eva Chung CPA
Address
57 MOTT STREET, New York, NY 10013
Preparer
Eva Chung CPA
Phone
2127321050
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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
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c
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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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,062,051
Liabilities
$5,505,269
Net assets
-$443,218
Revenue
$7,413,108
Expenses
$8,189,999
Net income
-$776,891
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