Unitarian Universalist Service Committee
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Unitarian Universalist Service Committee meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to advance human rights and social justice around the world, partnering with those who confront unjust power structures, and mobilizing to challenge oppressive policies."
Year, State Incorporated:
1948, MA
Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) reports that it works to advance human rights and social justice by working in partnership with grassroots organizations around the world. The organization's programs focus on climate justice, the rights of migrants, and emergency response and relief. UUSC conducts its work through advocacy, education, action with congregations and members, and through direct grants, convenings, and partner development. In 2023, the organization states that it distributed more than 120 grants.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, Unitarian Universalist Service Committee's program expenses were:
Climate justice and environmental justice: $3,501,026
Migrant justice: $3,008,004
Crisis response: $3,012,067
College of Social Justice: $665,745
Total Program Expenses: $10,186,842
Chief Executive
Mary Katherine Morn, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$291,747
Chair of the Board
Lynn Miyamoto
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Attorney, Lynn A. Miyamoto, PLC
Board Size
15
Paid Staff Size
43
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: Reverend Manish Mishra-Marzetti serves as co-chair of the board of directors. Reverend Mishra-Marzetti serves as Senior Minister, First Unitarian Universalist Congregation.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Radio
UUSC incurred joint costs of $517,513 for informational materials and activities that included fundraising materials. Of those costs $439,886 was allocated to program expenses and $77,627 was allocated to fundraising expenses.
Fundraising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $11,101,936, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Unitarian Universalist Service Committee's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $5,862,703 |
| Matching grant | $850,000 |
| Foundations | $177,054 |
| Lease income and other | $334,601 |
| Bequests | $3,552,052 |
| Special initiative campaign support | $660,127 |
| Investment income, net | $2,318,382 |
| Property sale, net | $8,787,823 |
| Total Income | $22,542,742 |
Programs: 83% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 10%
| Total Income | $22,542,742 |
| Total expenses: | $12,229,250 |
| Program expenses | $10,186,842 |
| Fundraising expenses | $879,353 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,163,055 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $10,313,492 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $32,883,506 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $-4,181 |
| Ending Net Assets | $43,192,817 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,895,934 |
| Total Assets | $46,088,751 |
Note: As noted in the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" refers to a change in value of split-interest gifts and transfer upon demise.
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