Civic Intelligence

Universal Communications Network Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 22-3850071

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Jun 06, 2025

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229 W 28th Street 7th FloorNew York, NY 10001

(212) 736-8535

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

78th percentile

0.59x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.82x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

23rd percentile

-6.4%

Higher net margin than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

14th percentile

$114,577

Higher top officer pay than 14% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.3% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

68th percentile

13%

Faster asset growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

13th percentile

-28%

Faster revenue growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $25M-$50M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets78th percentile

Assets

Up

$49,623,076

Up $5,695,003 (+13%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$20,509,637

Down $15,414,986 (-43%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$29,113,439

Up $21,109,989 (+264%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue73rd percentileNet Margin23rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$35,324,025

Down $13,618,651 (-28%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$37,567,572

Up $9,288,998 (+33%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

-$2,243,547

Down $22,907,649 (-111%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth68th 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

2023

Assets$49,623,076
Liabilities$29,113,439
Net Assets$20,509,637
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth13th 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

2023

Revenue$35,324,025
Expenses$37,567,572
Net Income-$2,243,547
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Jun 6, 2025
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$35,581,904
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.

Provides independent video journalism and cultural programming to inform, inspire, and enrich the public, and hosts programs that preserve traditional arts and promote global cultural exchange.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$30,508,900-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$14,937,630$9,908,352▼ $5,029,278
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$31,582$1,054,551▲ $1,022,969
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$26,705,798$774,134▼ $25,931,664
Accounts Receivable$721,206$527,652▼ $193,554
Total Assets$43,928,073$49,623,076▲ $5,695,003
Other Assets Total$1,531,857$6,849,487▲ $5,317,630
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$956,830$21,982,530▲ $21,025,700
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$6,376,295$3,208,358▼ $3,167,937
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$2,700,000-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$670,325$1,084,788▲ $414,463
Deferred Revenue-$137,763-
Total Liabilities$8,003,450$29,113,439▲ $21,109,989
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$35,924,623$20,509,637▼ $15,414,986
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$35,924,623$20,509,637▼ $15,414,986
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$43,928,073$49,623,076▲ $5,695,003

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$7,101,599$862,298$7,963,897
Equipment$1,254,537$2,902,150$4,156,687
Leasehold Improvements$1,526,949$969,099$2,496,048
Other Land Buildings$25,267$98,963$124,230
Other Assets Org$6,849,487--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay14th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jin FengMemberFT$114,577$114,577
Jingli QuAdministratorFT$104,078$104,078

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Zhong TangPresident
William CheungCFO
Joe WangMember
Wangqing HuangSecretary

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Brillante Enterprises IncBroadcast consulting3992 BOBBIN BROOK CIRCLE, Tallahassee, FL 32312$910,983
Jin FengConsulting service32 Notchoroft Dr, Little Falls, NJ 07424$114,577
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$14,805,668
Program Service Revenue
$15,407,786
Investment Income
$455,211
Other Revenue
$4,655,360
All Other Contributions
$14,805,668
Change in Net Assets
$-2,243,547

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Cars and Other Vehicles70$120,162Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions70$120,162-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$26,873,507
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$5,928,317
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$4,765,748
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$5,928,317--$5,928,317
Other Salaries and Wages$3,267,396$816,849-$4,084,245
Information Technology$1,530,098$382,524-$1,912,622
Other Expenses$298,408$74,602-$1,710,220
Occupancy$1,366,506$341,626-$1,708,132
Fees for Services Other$1,181,168$295,292-$1,476,460
Advertising$864,089$216,022-$1,080,111
Depreciation Depletion$387,934$96,983-$484,917
Office Expenses$360,128$90,032-$450,160
All Other Expenses$1,710,220--$373,010
Travel$290,186$72,547-$362,733
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$257,627$64,407-$322,034
Payroll Taxes$246,305$61,576-$307,881
Royalties$203,229$50,807-$254,036
Fees for Services Legal$94,707$23,677-$118,384
Fees for Services Accounting$90,885$22,721-$113,606
Insurance$77,811$19,453-$97,264
Conferences and Meetings$42,439$10,610-$53,049
Pension Plan Contributions$41,270$10,318-$51,588
Total Functional Expenses$34,917,526$2,650,046$0$37,567,572
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Falun Dafa Ganjing World FoudationMiddletown, NY-Intended to support recipients mission$16,949
Shen Yun Performing ArtsCuddebackville, NY---

International Summary

Spending
$1,971,343

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Europe Including Iceland and GreenlandProgram servicesFreelance Journalism--$991,294
East Asia and the PacificProgram servicesFreelance Journalism--$612,061
South AsiaProgram servicesFreelance Journalism--$279,836
North AmericaProgram servicesFreelance Journalism--$88,152
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Jin FengDirectorConsulting servicesNo$114,577
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes$19,619,060
Other payable to the Epoch Times Association Inc.$1,575,218
Lease Liability$788,252
Deferred Rent-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B

“The Organization provided a copy of this form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form 990”

Form 990, Part VI, Section Line 12C, Line Explanation of monitoring and enforcement of conflicts

“The organization has a written conflict of interest policy and is in compliance with it”

Form 990, Part VI, Section Line 15A, Line Compensation review Approval process CEO and Top Managemen

“University Communications Network Inc. does not compensate its President or CFO for their work on behalf of the organization, and compensation paid to the organizations other officers and key employees is substantially below market for the services provided.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section Line 19, Line Other organization documents publicly available

“The organization does not make its governing documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Universal Communications Network Inc
EIN
22-3850071
Phone
2127368535
Address
229 W 28TH STREET 7TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10001
Doing Business As
New Tang Dynasty

Signing Officer

Name
William Cheung
Title
CFO
Signed
2025-06-06
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Universal Communications Network in
Formed
2001
Legal Domicile
Nj
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
111
Volunteers
50
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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$49,623,076
Liabilities
$29,113,439
Net assets
$20,509,637
Revenue
$35,324,025
Expenses
$37,567,572
Net income
-$2,243,547
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