Civic Intelligence

Universal Communications Network Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 22-3850071

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Jun 18, 2018

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

96th percentile

0.78x

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

2017 filings • NTEE A • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

60th percentile

0.27x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE A • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

61st percentile

10%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE A • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

9th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 9% of similar nonprofits.

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

2017 filings • NTEE A • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

81st percentile

25%

Faster asset growth than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE A • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

92nd percentile

143%

Faster revenue growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • NTEE A • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets96th percentile

Assets

Up

$6,307,185

Up $1,245,134 (+25%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$1,361,881

Up $1,805,099 (+407%) from 2016

Liabilities

Down

$4,945,304

Down $559,965 (-10%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue60th percentileNet Margin61st percentile

Revenue

Up

$18,033,503

Up $10,620,395 (+143%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$16,228,404

Up $8,038,405 (+98%) from 2016

Net Income

Up

$1,805,099

Up $2,581,990 (+332%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth81st 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

2017

Assets$6,307,185
Liabilities$4,945,304
Net Assets$1,361,881
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth92nd 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

2017

Revenue$18,033,503
Expenses$16,228,404
Net Income$1,805,099
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Jun 18, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.2
Gross Receipts
$18,226,741
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$1,787,741$3,661,576▲ $1,873,835
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,503,077$1,083,965▼ $419,112
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$598,837$717,643▲ $118,806
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$104,626$150,333▲ $45,707
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$437,216$87,477▼ $349,739
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$93,080$60,322▼ $32,758
Total Assets$5,062,051$6,307,185▲ $1,245,134
Other Assets Total$537,474$545,869▲ $8,395
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$3,760,313$2,518,927▼ $1,241,386
Other Liabilities$1,044,540$1,052,941▲ $8,401
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$492,244$974,760▲ $482,516
Deferred Revenue$208,172$398,676▲ $190,504
Total Liabilities$5,505,269$4,945,304▼ $559,965
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-443,218$1,361,881▲ $1,805,099
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-443,218$1,361,881▲ $1,805,099
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$5,062,051$6,307,185▲ $1,245,134

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$44,872$256,156-
Equipment$379,785$813,851-
Leasehold Improvements$659,308$662,178-
Other Assets Org$545,869--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay9th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John TangPresident
Wanquing HuangVice President
Bill GuanCFO
Alan AdlerMember
Flora Chin Hwa ChangMember
Joko BuntarMember
Ren Hsiung FuMember
Vasilios ZoupoundidisMember
Zhong LeeMember
Samuel ZhouSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,204,869
Program Service Revenue
$15,038,750
Investment Income
$337,651
Other Revenue
$452,233
All Other Contributions
$2,204,869
Change in Net Assets
$1,805,099

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$18,033,503
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$34,973
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$18,068,476
Total Revenue per Form 990
$18,033,503
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$14,691,317
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,537,087
Total Fundraising Expense$442,187
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$2,461,334$109,231$411,447$2,982,012
Other Salaries and Wages$1,063,149$326,032$28,351$1,417,532
Occupancy$552,571$184,190-$736,761
Other Expenses$684,215--$684,215
Fees for Services Other-$610,585-$610,585
Depreciation Depletion$258,113$86,038-$344,151
Advertising$204,396--$204,396
Payroll Taxes$89,666$27,500$2,389$119,555
Office Expenses$87,488$29,163-$116,651
Fees for Services Legal-$107,948-$107,948
Insurance$73,367$24,456-$97,823
Travel$36,662$12,221-$48,883
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,258-$4,258
Total Functional Expenses$14,264,595$1,521,622$442,187$16,228,404

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$16,263,375
Expenses per Audited Statements$16,228,402
Total Expenses per Form 990$16,228,402
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$34,973
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$1,021,793
Payroll and Payroll Taxes Payable$31,148
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
John Tang
Title
President
Phone
2127368535
Signed
2018-06-18
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Nj
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
96
Volunteers
85

Preparer

Firm
Eva Chung CPA
Address
57 MOTT STREET, New York, NY 10013
Preparer
Eva Chung CPA
Phone
2127321050
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Significant program services not listed on prior year return Part III line 2

“In 2017, , UCN expands information through media and web on Facebook. Facebook track and manage UCNs online marketing programs. UCN decide the end goal for the Facebook ads and set up parameters like targeting, budget and schedule. The ads will drive the audience to what UCN promote. A planned, organized online marketing campaign with rotation generated traffic and sales. Campaigns differ from everyday social media efforts because of their increased focus, target and measurability.”

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“Marketing and developments $167,484; consultation $293,439; technical $102,133; others $47,529.”

List of other expenses Part IX line 24E

“Settlement $1,880,000; repair and maintenance $16,419; dues and subscriptions $14,328; real estate tax $127,098; bank and credit card fees $80,973; telephone $12,964; utilities $112,668; web service fee $300,659; closing related expenses $15,673; direct fundraising costs $411,447; miscellaneous $9,785.”

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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/ExplanationTxt7In 2017, , UCN expands information through media and web on Facebook. Facebook track and manage UCNs online marketing programs. UCN decide the end goal for the Facebook ads and set up parameters like targeting, budget and schedule. The ads will drive the audience to what UCN promote. A planned, organized online marketing campaign with rotation generated traffic and sales. Campaigns differ from everyday social media efforts because of their increased focus, target and measurability.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENTS $167,484; CONSULTATION $293,439; TECHNICAL $102,133; OTHERS $47,529.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9SETTLEMENT $1,880,000; REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE $16,419; DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS $14,328; REAL ESTATE TAX $127,098; BANK AND CREDIT CARD FEES $80,973; TELEPHONE $12,964; UTILITIES $112,668; WEB SERVICE FEE $300,659; CLOSING RELATED EXPENSES $15,673; DIRECT FUNDRAISING COSTS $411,447; MISCELLANEOUS $9,785.
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

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$6,307,185
Liabilities
$4,945,304
Net assets
$1,361,881
Revenue
$18,033,503
Expenses
$16,228,404
Net income
$1,805,099
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