Utilities Protection Center Inc

“The Organization has three class of members: Charter, Members and Associates. There were 820 members during 2016.”

“Charter Members may each appoint two directors and have two votes. Members, as a class, appoint two directors having two votes. Associates do not appoint directors or vote.”

“The form 990 is reviewed by management prior to filing. The 990 is also distributed to board members for their review prior to filing.”

“Board members are required to sign disclosure forms annually.”

“A compensation committee evaluates compensation levels which are then subject to board approval.”

“All information is available to the public upon request.”

“The auditors selected last year continued this year.”

“There are no uncertain tax liabilities reported on the audited financial statements under FIN 48 (ASC 740-10). The Center is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, the Center is not required to pay federal taxes on income, and contributions to the Center qualify for the charitable contributions deduction to the extent provided by Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires the Center to report information regarding its exposure to various tax positions taken by the Center. Management believes that the Center has adequately addressed all relevant tax positions and that there are no unrecorded tax liabilities. Management is not aware of any circumstances or transactions that would jeopardize its tax exempt status. All tax exempt entities are subject to review and audit by federal, state and other applicable agencies. Such agencies may review the taxability of unrelated business income, or the qualification of the tax-exempt entity under the Internal Revenue Code and applicable state statutes. There currently are no audits of the Center's returns in progress. With few exceptions, the Center is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations for years before 2010.”