2020 Annual Report

Numbers

From the global balance sheet to on-the-ground statistics, our numbers provide a snapshot of ULI's impact and progress in FY 2020.

  • By the Numbers

    Details add up to paint a picture of our
    work and impact.

  • Financials

    Explore our 2020 Financials to learn more about our strong performance and stewardship.

Numbers

45,000+
ULI members representing the real estate and land use industry across 82 countries
9,000+
Industry leaders who attended a major global convening or a top regional conference in FY 2020
40,300+
Unique users of Knowledge Finder in FY 2020
15,000+
Opportunities available in Navigator, ULI's main portal for member engagement
752
Virtual events held in FY 2020
1,100+
Advisory Services Panels and Technical Assistance Panels delivered by ULI members to communities since 1947
5,400+
High school and university students who participated in UrbanPlan globally in FY 2020
9,300+
Together, the Robert C. Larson Awards and the Jack Kemp Excellence in Affordable and Workforce Housing Awards winners were responsible for over 9,300 affordable and workforce housing units in FY 2020.
55
Universities in the United States and Canada that participated in the 2020 ULI Hines Student Competition
389
Companies that are corporate members of ULI
17,790+
Zoom events held since COVID-19 distancing began in March 2020
ULI had a strong financial performance in FY 2020, which built a solid platform for the delivery of the Global Strategic Plan.
  • ULI Balance Sheet
  • ULI Income Statement
  • ULI Foundation Balance Sheet
  • ULI Foundation Income Statement

Assets

Assets in
2020
$87,736,794
Assets in
2019
$92,915,728

Liabilities

Liabilities in
2020
$33,860,699
Liabilities in
2019
$34,393,774

Net Assets

Net Assets in
2020
$53,876,095
Net Assets in
2019
$58,521,954
Global OperationsDistrict/
National Councils		Donor Restrictions Time and PurposeTotal2019
REVENUE AND SUPPORT
District Council (local programs)– 25,441,174
– 25,441,174
28,847,798
Meetings and conferences 12,383,888
–– 12,383,888
17,418,488
Membership 19,493,240
–– 19,493,240
18,087,851
Content 7,243,534
–– 7,243,534
7,048,628
Advisory Services 1,999,719
–– 1,999,719
2,229,323
Urban Land Magazine 1,434,121
–– 1,434,121
1,339,456
Product Councils 1,948,180
–– 1,948,180
2,078,799
Publishing 679,353
–– 679,353
580,971
Professional Development 1,092,338
–– 1,092,338
976,074
District Council support from ULI 1,242,086
–– 1,242,086
150,044
Awards 544,433
–– 544,433
501,206
Net assets released from restrictions–– 66,883
66,883
404,492
Other 487,741
–– 487,741
497,779
Total revenue and support 48,548,633
25,441,174
66,883
74,056,690
80,160,909
EXPENSES
District Council (local programs)– 26,208,101
– 26,208,101
28,360,116
Meetings and conferences 5,192,082
– 5,192,082
7,246,476
Membership 2,721,326
– 2,721,326
3,270,754
Content 6,568,233
– 6,568,233
6,870,711
Advisory Services 2,678,163
– 2,678,163
2,505,025
Urban Land Magazine 1,528,659
– 1,528,659
1,401,518
Product Councils 1,842,997
– 1,842,997
2,192,066
Publishing 563,105
– 563,105
595,839
Professional development 1,049,997
– 1,049,997
741,657
District Council support from ULI 6,136,882
– 6,136,882
4,957,348
Awards 696,495
– 696,495
651,412
Strategic Communications 3,942,714
– 3,942,714
4,035,627
ULI Foundation contribution 223,002
– 223,002
362,252
Key Leaders 715,633
– 715,633
858,074
Development 1,202,263
– 1,202,263
1,662,296
General and Administration 17,439,334
– 17,439,334
14,873,401
Total expenses 52,500,885
26,208,101
– 78,708,986
80,584,572
Net Income before Investments (3,952,252)
 (766,927)
 66,883
(4,652,296)
 (423,663)
Investment gain/(loss) 6,440
–– 6,440
306,441
Change in net assets (3,945,812)
 (766,927)
 66,883
(4,645,856)
 (117,222)

Assets

Assets in
2020
$58,134,153
Assets in
2019
$61,085,366

Liabilities

Liabilities in
2020
$7,393,307
Liabilities in
2019
$10,930,790

Net Assets

Net Assets in
2020
$50,740,846
Net Assets in
2019
$50,154,576
Without Donor RestrictionsWith Donor Restrictions: Time and Purpose
With Donor Restrictions: Perpetual in Nature
Total2019
REVENUE AND SUPPORT
Contributions 2,553,335
6,189,463
34,226
8,777,024
6,857,453
Interest and Dividends, net of fees 235,080
281,021
10,902
527,003
547,049
Net Assets Released from Restrictions 6,398,223
(6,347,565)
 (50,658)
––
Total support and revenue 9,186,638
122,919
(5,530)
 9,304,027
7,404,502
EXPENSES
Program (Grants to ULI) 7,588,034
–– 7,588,034
7,244,560
Fundraising 836,888
–– 836,888
455,407
General and Administrative 545,782
–– 545,782
614,428
Total Expense 8,970,704
–– 8,970,704
8,314,395
Change in Net Assets before Investment Gain 215,934
122,919
(5,530)
 333,323
(909,893)
Investment Gain 443,907
(187,094)
 (3,866)
 252,947
1,143,410
Change in Net Assets 659,841
(64,175)
 (9,396)
 586,270
233,517