Universal Peace Federation USA Inc
The mission of Universal Peace Federation USA, Inc. (UPF USA) is to provide national grassroots leadership in promoting education, peace and community service initiatives affecting family and community renewal. UPF USA advances this mission by co-hosting and participating in conferences such as the American Leadership Conference series, award ceremonies such as National Parents of the Year and Ambassadors for Peace Awards, and youth volunteer programs.
Universal Peace Federation USA Inc at a glance
In short: Universal Peace Federation USA Inc gave $280K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $93K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $279,866
- -34.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $93,289
- -34.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $74,866
- Total assets
- $813,527
- +46.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Universal Peace Federation USA Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Universal Peace Federation USA Inc
Who Universal Peace Federation USA Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Institute for Religious Freedom Summit ($185K). Together the top 3 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 13 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Universal Peace Federation USA Inc gives
- Giving grew 483% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2019) to $428K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $280K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Religious Freedom Summit Washington, DC | support their outreach programs | $185,000 |
| The Washington Times Foundation Washington, DC | support their outreach programs | $74,866 |
| Republic Book Publishers Washington, VA | support their outreach programs | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $813,527 | $1,657,558 | $1,401,679 | $279,866 | 3 | $14,532 |
| 2024 | $557,239 | $1,739,887 | $1,424,963 | $427,846 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | $245,159 | $911,822 | $1,016,140 | $67,300 | 3 | — |
| 2022 | $340,496 | $1,038,935 | $902,306 | $48,000 | 2 | $94 |
| 2021 | $241,699 | $597,675 | $778,829 | $141,000 | 2 | $133 |
| 2020 | $388,354 | $1,313,356 | $997,448 | $24,200 | 1 | $118 |
| 2019 | $72,447 | $689,767 | $646,462 | $3,600 | Total only | $66 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Universal Peace Federation USA Inc
Based on IRS filings
Universal Peace Federation USA Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $814K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $280K. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Universal Peace Federation USA Inc is led by Michael Jenkins, Chairman on every filing since 2019; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Jenkins
Chairman
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
$120K (2022) → $95K (2025)
Tomiko Duggan
Director
Executive Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
$40K (2019) → $44K (2025)
Ki Hoon Kim
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas McDevitt
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emiljun Rapada
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$30K (2019) → $33K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Chung Sik Yong (2022) — Director
- Former: Naokimi Ushiroda (2022) — Director
- Former: Demian Dunkley (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Ricardo De Sena (2019–2020) — President April-July
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $95K, to Dr Michael Jenkins (Chairman). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Universal Peace Federation USA Inc
How much does Universal Peace Federation USA Inc give each year?
Universal Peace Federation USA Inc gave $280K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $428K across 3 grants.
What is Universal Peace Federation USA Inc's typical grant size?
Universal Peace Federation USA Inc's median grant in 2025 was $74,866, and its average grant was $93,289, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Universal Peace Federation USA Inc give grants?
Universal Peace Federation USA Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Universal Peace Federation USA Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Universal Peace Federation USA Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Their Outreach Programs" (3 grants).
How large is Universal Peace Federation USA Inc?
Universal Peace Federation USA Inc reported $814K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Universal Peace Federation USA Inc?
Universal Peace Federation USA Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Washington, DC. It holds $814K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Universal Peace Federation USA Inc's EIN?
Universal Peace Federation USA Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2289808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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