THE URBAN LAND INSTITUTE

Programs

1. District and national councils:district councils deliver the uli mission domestically at the local level. They engage local members through developing various uli priority programs, hosting educational forums, and convening events such as special initiative conferences keyed to the release of publications like emerging trends in real estate. By conducting community outreach programs and providing industry expertise to community leaders, district councils focus on opportunities to foster collaboration locally and build healthy, sustainable communities.continued on schedule o.national councils provide an opportunity to influence local land use policy internationally by facilitating the exchange of knowledge between industry experts and community leaders. Our national councils do this through educational forums and events such as conferences, project tours, and community outreach programs. In the uli spirit of offering an unbiased and nonpartisan exchange on issues affecting the industry, national councils provide the avenues for active dialogues among private industry, environmental organizations, and public agencies to help provide solutions to local and regional issues.the…

   $38,919,939 spentof which $126,356 as grants$31,520,126 earned by the program
   53% of program spending

2. Meetings/conferences:the institute sponsors two significant domestic multi-day meetings each year that bring together industry leaders from a variety of disciplines. Both spring and fall meetings typically draw in excess of 5,000 attendees, including developers, investors, architects, planners, brokers, attorneys and government officials. In addition to its spring and fall meetings, uli europe and uli asia host large annual conferences in cities within their respective regions.

   $9,649,381 spentof which $22,600 as grants$17,453,083 earned by the program
   13% of program spending

3. Content:the institute delivers content to its members and the community at large through a number of funded centers and initiatives:the randall lewis center for sustainability in real estate is dedicated to creating healthy, resilient, and high-performance communities around the world. Through the work of its greenprint and urban resilience programs, the center provides leadership and support to land use professionals to invest in energy performance and portfolio resilience while reducing risks due to a changing climate. Continued on schedule o.the uli center for capital markets and real estate was founded in 2009 with a mission to promote understanding of the real estate capital markets and provide leadership in fostering a healthy and productive real estate capital markets sector. Uli currently is engaged in real estate finance and capital market activities and programs across the organization, and the center is integrally involved in developing, guiding, and/or showcasing both ongoing and new programs.the uli terwilliger center for housing conducts research, performs analysis, provides expert advice, and develops best practice recommendations that reflect the residential land…

   $8,005,158 spentof which $21,377 as grants$2,834,223 earned by the program
   11% of program spending

4. Publishing/urban land magazine:through its original research and the research of its members, the institute publishes books and case studies on a variety of industry topics relevant to its members. Publications are offered in print bound format, pdf as well as e-pub. Publications are managed through a third-party fulfillment company. The institute's flagship periodical and a significant membership benefit, urban land magazine promotes the institute's vision and mission by reporting on land use policy and real estate practice, industry sector updates, capital markets and market trends, sustainability, and planning and design. The magazine is offered free with membership and is available both in print and online.

   $1,226,851 spent$131,470 earned by the program
   2% of program spending

5. Uli learning:uli learning program delivers practical instruction for land use and real estate professionals at all levels from experienced practitioners and researchers. Reflecting the diverse professionals that comprise the uli membership, the program is designed to serve professionals across disciplines through online courses, real estate instruction programs, real estate entrepreneur programs, and the pro forma fundamentals certificate.

   $988,626 spent$677,728 earned by the program
   1% of program spending

6. Advisory services:advisory services panels provide local governments, private developers, community development corporations, and many other organizations with advisory reports to address the most challenging real estate and land use issues facing communities today. In providing advisory services, uli convenes a panel of industry leaders from its diverse membership, including developers, planners, financiers, market analysts, designers, economists, architects, and public officials, to provide practical and objective advice that is not available from any other source.

   $736,278 spent$138,007 earned by the program
   1% of program spending

7. Awards: uli has set the standard in recognizing outstanding real estate development projects, related programs, and visionaries in urban development. Uli's awards programs are highly selective and provide a prestigious reference for professionals involved in the built environment. Winners and finalists benefit from worldwide recognition among influential leaders in fields related to real estate and urban development. Awards include: the awards for excellence program, the uli j.c. Nichols prize for visionaries in urban development, the uli gerald d. Hines student urban design competition and the uli amanda burden urban open space award.

   $778,218 spentof which $106,437 as grants$344,568 earned by the program
   1% of program spending

8. Membership:uli offers a number of opportunities for membership depending on an individual's specific interest, including: associate, full, young leader member under 35, and corporate with further distinctions for private versus public and domestic versus international membership. Each program provides the member with a specific basket of benefits. Membership development expenses relate to membership recruitment and retention efforts, as well as order processing and full member admissions activities.

   $3,385,904 spent$23,660,472 earned by the program
   5% of program spending

9. Product councils:product councils provide a dedicated forum for information exchange on the state-of-the-art of a variety of specific industry sectors. Membership is limited to full members and is by appointment only. The institute currently has 65 domestic and 7 global councils focused on 25 areas of activity, including affordable/workforce housing, community development, office development, senior housing, transit-oriented development, urban revitalization among many others.

   $2,887,148 spent$2,661,585 earned by the program
   4% of program spending

10. Leadership: the leadership program is designed to increase the participation of its most senior-level members in leadership, volunteering, and mentorship opportunities across the institute. The program will work with approximately 600 members, including uli foundation governors, current governing trustees and former trustees.

    $212,082 spent
    0% of program spending

11. Ulif operating expenses support:ulif transfers 100% of the funds raised through the annual fund program to uli to support ongoing uli programs. In return, uli adds to its annual budget all ulif operating expenses through the form of a contribution to ulif.

    $1,495,648 spentof which $1,495,648 as grants
    2% of program spending

12. Inclusive excellence:uli supports diversity, equity, and inclusion is committed to working with and for people across boundaries through a number of programs focused on changing the demography of the real estate industry. It's women's leadership initiative is primarily focused on promoting the role of women in the industry.

    $999,767 spent$35,687 earned by the program
    1% of program spending

13. Communications:this function includes all uli internal and external communications programs, such as the annual report, e-news service, media relations, branding, and corporate communications.

    $4,457,095 spent$188,156 earned by the program
    6% of program spending

The 13 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $73,742,095.