The City Creek Mall

213 Primary Sources

Date
Summary
Feb 3 - Feb 3 AD

IRS discusses charitable contributions; churches are not required to disclose the donations they receive.

Jan 1964

The IRS publishes the text of "Rev. Rul. 64-182, 1964-1 C.B. 186," the commensurate test.

1964

The IRS publishes the text of rule 64 182.

Aug 1969

Text of "H.R.13270 - An Act to reform the income tax laws" introduced in 1969.

1978

The IRS provides the text of "Rev. Rul. 78-41, 1978-1 C.B. 148" concerning a trust established to satisfy a hospital's malpractice claims.

1980

IRS defines different approved charitable classes and definitions of charity.

1986

IRS discusses the commensurate rule; if an organization meets the test outlined in Rev. Rul. 64-182, "exemption will not be foreclosed."

Apr 1991

Gordon B. Hinckley says "fixed percentage" of income will be "set aside to build reserves" for a "rainy day."

Jun 30, 1991

AR reports on the web of LDS corporations.

Oct 1995

Gordon B. Hinckley describes "a portion of our annual budget" invested into reserves.

1996

Commissioner of Internal Revenue Margaret Richardson describes IRS regulations that exempt integrated auxiliaries of churches from filing information returns.

Feb 6, 2000

New York Times reports on the new Conference Center of the Church and how it reflects both the membership and financial growth of the Church.

Dec 1, 2001

Florida Trend publishes an article on the ranch owned by the Church.

Apr 2003

Gordon B. Hinckley assures "tithing funds have not and will not be used" in City Creek Center.

Apr 2003

Gordon B. Hinckley says leaders felt "a compelling responsibility to protect the environment of the Salt Lake Temple" with City Creek Center.

Dec 2003

HDB emphasizes downtown SLC development would not use tithing.

Mar 10, 2006

CCC planned to be 20 acres, mixed-use in the heart of Salt Lake City.

Mar 10, 2006

Church Newsroom first announces plans for downtown Salt Lake City redevelopment.

Aug 17, 2006

Text of Cornell 26 U.S. Code § 508 - Special rules with respect to section 501(c)(3) organizations.

Oct 2, 2006

In 2006, Downtown Rising only had preliminary ideas of what CCC would be like.

Oct 2, 2006

Downtown Rising describes Church motivation to develop their headquarters area.

Oct 3, 2006

KUTV reports HDB explaining mall money came from commercial real estate, not tithing.

Dec 2006

CCC plans announced in the Ensign in 2006.

2007

Matthew C. Godfrey discusses one example of the history of corporation and the Church, the Utah-Idaho Sugar Company.

2007

EPAI 2007 tax return.

Mar 27, 2007

Deseret News reports tithing money isn't being used for CCC, developed through Property Reserve, Inc.

2008

Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc.'s 2008 tax return.

Jan 10, 2008

Church highlights their contributions to humanitarian efforts in 2007.

Apr 25, 2008

Tax News reports on how Steven Miller, the commissioner of the tax-exempt and government-entities division of the IRS, would ensure NPOs are acting as charities.

May 2, 2008

The IRS publishes an early commensurate test takedown.

Jun 1, 2008

SC praise for plans to build CCC in a green manner.

Jul 21, 2008

Forum poster UB says CCC would add to the SLC skyline.

Jul 29, 2008

Nonprofit Law Blog reports that Steven T. Miller, commissioner of the IRS' tax-exempt and government-entities division, announced the IRS's commitment to the Commensurate Test.

2009

CCRI 2009 tax return.

2009

PRI 2009 tax return.

Dec 31, 2009

RJO discuss Church humanitarian efforts and "a total of 30.7 million" from 1984 to 1997.

2010

CCRI 2010 tax return.

2010

PRI 2010 tax return.

2010

Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc.'s 2010 tax return.

Mar 7, 2010

Deseret News reports on CCC the multiplying effect of jobs, and taxes.

Mar 7, 2010

H. David Burton tells Deseret News that CCC is meant to "make the desert bloom."

Jun 29, 2010

JK, in an op-ed, quotes MG that CCC was to "protect" Temple Square and Church headquarters, definitely didn't make financial sense.

Aug 16, 2010

Ellis Carter discusses the Commensurate Test on the Charity Lawyer Website.

2011

CCRI 2011 tax return.

2011

PRI 2011 tax return.

2011

Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc.'s 2011 tax return.

Mar 16, 2011

Accepting an award for downtown SLC development, HDB describes final stages of CCC and the various development partners.

2012

CCRI 2012 tax return.

2012

PRI 2012 tax return.

2012

Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc.'s 2012 tax return.

Jan 27, 2012

Deseret News reports on City Creek Center Cost cost at $1.5 billion and how much Taubman Centers Inc. has invested.

Jan 27, 2012

Deseret News reports on City Creek Center Cost cost at $1.5 billion and how much Taubman Centers Inc. has invested.

Mar 9, 2012

General Manager LW says CCC will be "operated exactly like every other Taubman center in our portfolio."

Mar 9, 2012

General Manager LW says CCC will be "operated exactly like every other Taubman center in our portfolio."

Mar 13, 2012

WSJ reports on the retailers, parking spaces, the creek, fountain, etc.

Mar 13, 2012

WSJ reports estimates that CCC would cost $420 million to $560 million.

Mar 13, 2012

WSJ reports on TCI's relationship with CCC development.

Mar 19, 2012

GW reports on art installations in CCC.

Mar 19, 2012

LM in the SLT describes City Creek operations the year it opened.

Mar 22, 2012

CN describes jobs, square feet, parking, attributes of CCC.

Mar 22, 2012

Jasen Lee reports on the opening day of City Creek Mall.

Mar 22, 2012

The Church News reports on the opening of City Creek Mall.

Mar 28, 2012

KUTV quotes DB that CCRI does pay property tax.

Mar 28, 2012

TCI has a "long-term participating air space lease" with CCRI.

Apr 2, 2012

TCI's factsheet on CCC, including jobs, size, anchors, features, etc.

Apr 2, 2012

TCI's factsheet on how many jobs created by CCC.

Apr 2, 2012

Jana Riess compares $1.5 billion mall to $1.3 billion spent in humanitarian aid.

Apr 2, 2012

Nate Oman defends CCC after Jana Riess calls it a moral failing.

Apr 2, 2012

TCI's factsheet on CCC, self-describes as owner/manager.

Apr 4, 2012

Sam Brunson speculates on the tax status of rent from CCC.

Jul 18, 2012

Caroline Winder of Bloomberg reports "how the Mormons make money" and depicts a small web of Church corporations.

Jul 18, 2012

Bloomberg publishes article on Church money, including a rough map of Church corporations.

Sep 8, 2012

CS in the SLT reports on SLC fight against urban blight.

Sep 27, 2012

Benjamin Van Loon describes City Creek Cente and also its historical context.

Sep 27, 2012

Benjamin Van Loon uses $1.5 billion price tag for City Creek Center, with no public subsidy.

Oct 5, 2012

SLT reprints B article (edited) on CCC the year development finished, KBM says no tithing used.

Dec 20, 2012

USGBC certifies CCC for environmental award, LEED Silver.

2013

DA publishes a CBRE-funded study on how CCC increased visitors, sales, and jobs.

2013

CCRI 2013 tax return.

2013

PRI 2013 tax return.

2013

Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc.'s 2013 tax return.

Jan 15, 2013

CCC gets Best Retail Development award in 2013.

Jan 17, 2013

2013 mormon.org says Church donated $1 billion in cash and material assistance since 1985.

Jun 19, 2013

PF reports CCC cost more like $2 billion, and how much it made in sales first year.

Jul 9, 2013

Caitlin Kelly of New York Times describes City Creek Center features and stores.

Jul 9, 2013

Caitlin Kelly of New York Times reports no definitive cost from the Church, but quotes Dale Bills that City Creek Center was privately funded without public subsidies and without debt.

Jul 9, 2013

Caitlin Kelly of New York Times quotes Mark Gibbons, president of City Creek Reserve, Inc., that reserves were set aside for the project and have the resources to complete it.

Jul 9, 2013

Caitlin Kelly of New York Times cites favorable and unfavorable opinions on City Creek Center.

2014

Department of the Treasury page on the City Creek Reserve Inc 2014 tax return.

2014

PRI 2014 tax return.

2014

Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc.'s 2014 tax return.

Mar 13, 2014

Will Macht discusses CCC in urban planning terms, like foot traffic, block sizes, etc.

Mar 13, 2014

Will Macht notes CCC will maintain vitality around the "Mormon Church's historic base."

2015

CCRI 2015 tax return.

2015

PRI 2015 tax return.

2015

Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc.'s 2015 tax return.

May 11, 2015

TS reports on whether CCC was a good thing according to SLC planners, business owners, and residents.

Aug 27, 2015

IRS says churches and other nonprofits can "engage in income-producing activities" under some restrictions.

2016

Terri Lynn Helge of Texas A&M University School of Law summarizes requirements and tests for tax-exempt organizations.

2016

Church gave $1.89 billion in assistance since 1985, says 2016 Latter-day Saint Charities report.

May 4, 2016

LDS Daily publishes a listing of various church assets.

Jul 12, 2016

Oaks says Church humanitarian aid pre-2016 was $40 million yearly.

Jul 12, 2016

Deseret News reports that LDS humanitarian efforts average $40 million per year.

Sep 14, 2016

IRS goes over how for-profit subsidiaries work with their parent non-profits.

Sep 14, 2016

The Salt Lake Tribune reports that the Church purchased a 32-story apartment complex across from the temple and stake center in Philadelphia.

Sep 15, 2016

Church Public Affairs recounts contributions to humanitarian causes in 2016 by the Church.

Dec 5, 2016

Christian Bible Baptist Church criticized for $40 million mixed-use development in Missouri City.

2017

IRS Website lists activities that are listed under "exempt purposes" in section 501(c)(3), such as charitable, religious, educational, and scientific organizations.

2017

CCRI 2017 tax return.

2017

Church gave $2.07 billion in assistance since 1985, says 2017 Latter-day Saint Charities report.

2017

Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc.'s 2017 tax return.

Apr 5, 2017

Marisa Bomis of the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce says City Creek Center cost $1.5 billion, original plan was to just renovate two malls.

Apr 5, 2017

Marisa Bomis writes H. David Burton told Lane Beattie that the Church wanted to be “one of many,” not the only entity revitalizing downtown Salt Lake City. Church originally planned to renovate two existing malls.

Apr 6, 2017

MB, quoting LB, says the Church's 1.5 billion CCC was a "catalyst to attract another $3.5 billion in further investments to downtown in construction."

Apr 6, 2017

CCC served as a catalyst for other downtown SLC investments.

2018

CCRI 2018 tax return.

2018

PRI 2018 tax return.

2018

Church gave $2.2 billion in assistance since 1985, says 2018 Latter-day Saints Charity report.

2018

Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc.'s 2018 Tax Return.

May 22, 2018

CN justifies CCC as an enhancement to SLC, an economic booster, and a tourist attraction.

May 30, 2018

Investment Portfolios Connected to the LDS Church on the Mormon Leaks Website.

May 31, 2018

Church Newsroom describes City Creek Reserve Inc., as "a real estate investment affiliate" of the Church.

May 31, 2018

Church Newsroom describes City Creek Reserve Inc., as "a real estate investment affiliate" of the Church.

Aug 8, 2018

Alby Gallun of Crain's Chicago Business reports that the Church purchased the south loop apartment tower in Chicago.

Sep 30, 2018

Jim Walsh of the East Valley Tribune reports that City Creek Reserve is planning on doubling the size of its development project west of the Mesa temple.

2019

Church gave $2.3 billion in assistance since 1985, says 2019 Latter-day Saints Charity report.

2019

Text of Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc.'s 2019 Tax Return.

Feb 8, 2019

Trinity Church builds a mixed-use $350 million glass tower behind their church.

May 22, 2019

Current map of downtown SLC.

Aug 12, 2019

IRS defines requirements to be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt organization.

Dec 11, 2019

Lars Nielsen publishes "Letter to an IRS Director" that David Nielsen filed in IRS complaint, highlighting alleged payments to City Creek Reserve.

Dec 11, 2019

Lars Nielsen publishes "Letter to an IRS Director" that David Nielsen filed in IRS complaint, including a web of Church entities.

Dec 16, 2019

PG of RU covers $100 billion whistleblower report, including a section on CCC.

Dec 17, 2019

Sam Brunson, when addressing Ensign Peak Advisers and the Church, noted that, while Ensign Peak Advisers do not qualify as tax exempt, the church did not break the law.

Dec 17, 2019

Tad Walch in Deseret News reports on Church's response to $100 billion whistleblower.

Dec 17, 2019

The Washington Post reports on $100 billion Church fund allegations from David Nielsen.

Dec 20, 2019

Tad Walch reports on how tithing and donations are used by the Church; it is noted that Ensign Peak is an integrated auxiliary and supporting organization of the Church.

2020

Church gave $2.5 billion in assistance since 1985, says 2020 Latter-day Saint Charities report.

Feb 8, 2020

Wall Street Journal reports on Ensign Peak Advisors , Inc. activities, "quietly built" $100 billion.

Feb 14, 2020

Tad Walsh in Deseret News reports Presiding Bishopric financial breakdown of the Church.

Jul 22, 2020

USGBC defines LEED certification, which CCC attains.

Nov 20, 2020

IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc.

Nov 20, 2020

IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for City Creek Reserve Inc.

Nov 20, 2020

IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for Property Reserve, Inc.

2021

SLC auditor ST notifies CCRI of 2020 property tax.

2021

The Church's listing on the "Nonprofit Explorer" Website.

2021

The Church's 2021 Annual Report notes that it spent $906,000,000 on needs-based charitable giving for that year.

Jan 14, 2021

Salt Lake County is minority LDS—46.89% in 2021.

Jan 19, 2021

James Chen discusses what a "Reverse Fund" is; it is a fund set aside to meet any future costs or financial obligations, especially those arising unexpectedly.

Feb 24, 2021

CCC's Rules of Conduct, including open containers of alcohol.

Feb 24, 2021

According to D&B: revenue, start year, employees, principal, corporate family, industry of CCRI.

Feb 24, 2021

GuideStar reports City Creek Reserve Inc's religious nonprofit status and EIN.

Mar 22, 2021

James Huntsman files lawsuit with Lavely & Singer against the Church over misuse of tithing.

Mar 23, 2021

Michelle Boorstein of The Washington Post reports first on James Huntsman's lawsuit against the Church claiming misuse of tithing.

Apr 22, 2021

TCAMA plans to build $200 million mixed-use development in Reynoldsburg.

Apr 27, 2021

Nate Oman on history of church legal entity published in the Journal of Law & Religion.

Apr 28, 2021

Nate Oman provides a legal history of the Church entity.

Jun 1, 2021

Tony Semerad discusses the LDS Church's $100 billion fund in The Salt Lake Tribune.

Jun 30, 2021

At CCC, Nordstrom eBar serves coffee and tea.

Jun 30, 2021

At CCC, Kneader's Bakery has a full espresso bar.

Jun 30, 2021

CCC website lists "Wine and Cocktails" as a category on its "Dining" directory.

Jun 30, 2021

M&C lists ads, current stores, and past stores at CCC.

Jul 1, 2021

Deseret News reports CCC as successful, "revitalizes downtown."

Aug 16, 2021

David Nielsen submits a sworn statement on Ensign Peak Advisory Inc.'s tithing use in Huntsman lawsuit against the Church.

Aug 17, 2021

FOX 13 KSTU article reports that David Nielsen made a statement on behalf of James Huntsman in court filing.

Aug 17, 2021

Tony Semerad in The Salt Lake Tribune reports on David Nielsen's new sworn statement for Huntsman lawsuit.

Aug 19, 2021

PFS writes an article in SLT on City Creek finances, tithing, and the discussion around the topic.

Aug 24, 2021

Tony Semerad in The Salt Lake Tribune reports on Church response to James Huntsman's tithing lawsuit.

Aug 30, 2021

The Church asks for dismissal of Huntsman lawsuit in California Central District court.

Sep 10, 2021

Judge Stephen Wilson dismisses lawsuit claiming City Creek was paid for with tithing.

Sep 10, 2021

Judge Stephen Wilson dismisses Huntsman lawsuit claiming misuse of tithing by the Church and Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc.

Sep 14, 2021

Paighten Harkins of The Salt Lake Tribune reports federal judge Stephen Wilson dismissing Huntsman tithing lawsuit, Wilson says Church didn't lie about City Creek funding.

Sep 14, 2021

James Huntsman lawsuit claiming City Creek funded by tithing thrown out by federal judge Stephen Wilson, FOX 13 reports.

Sep 14, 2021

GuideStar profile on Property Reserve, Inc. , including EIN and nonprofit information.

Sep 14, 2021

GuideStar profile on Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc. including nonprofit status and EIN.

Sep 14, 2021

Nonprofit lookup website reports Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc.'s information.

Sep 14, 2021

Paighten Harkins of of The Salt Lake Tribune reports federal judge Stephen Wilson dismissing Huntsman tithing lawsuit.

Sep 14, 2021

James Huntsman lawsuit thrown out by federal judge Stephen Wilson, FOX 13 reports.

Sep 22, 2021

Michael Austin in By Common Consent discusses fiscal responsibility in response to City Creek Center developments.

Sep 27, 2021

LWT website profiles CCC as one of its clients.

Sep 27, 2021

SEC tracker aggregates all reports filed to the SEC by TCI.

Sep 27, 2021

B's profile on TCI and identifies them as an REIT.

Oct 14, 2021 - Oct 28, 2021

City Creek commercial website lists mall hours, including closed on Sunday.

Nov 11, 2021

The Salt Lake Tribune reports on a fraud lawsuit filed against the Church by Laura Gaddy.

2022

The Church's 2022 "Caring for Those in Need" annual report reports a charitable expenditure of $1.02 billion.

Mar 11, 2022

Jeff Bennion writes opinion piece defending the economic and moral soundness of the Church's investments.

Apr 14, 2022

Robert Repino argues that Ensign Peak Advisors is an example of why churches should not get automatic tax exemption for activities that do not seem inherently charitable.

Jul 9, 2022

Tim Smith discusses what an Endowment is on Investopedia Website.

2023

The IRS describes how nonprofits can and cannot interact with politics.

2023

IRS Website discusses the terms "support organization" and "integrated auxiliary" and their associated tax exemptions.

2023

An example, and description of Form 13.

2023

Tax Notes discusses Rev. Rul. 71-529; 1971-2 C.B. 234, concerning whether a NPO qualifies from exemption from Federal income tax.

2023

National Council of Nonprofits Website discusses what an "endowment" is.

2023

IRS Websites states that churches and church-affiliated organizations are not required to file an annual information return.

2023

Tax Notes reports that Church organizations are not required to file information returns to the IRS.

Jan 2023

IRS Assets Used for Exempt Purposes - Private Foundation Minimum Investment Return.

2023

The IRS describes the intersection of exempt nonprofit status and lobbying.

2023

IRS Website lists organizations (e.g., an integrated auxiliary of a church) that are exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code section 501(a).

2023

Text of Cornell 26 U.S. Code § 6033 - Returns by exempt organizations.

2023

The IRS Website discusses the term "integrated auxiliary of a church"; it refers to a class or organization related to a church but are not such organizations themselves.

Jan 2023

IRS Assets Used for Exempt Purposes - Private Foundation Minimum Investment Return.

2023

IRS publishes a tax guide for Churches and Religious organizations.

2023

IRS notes that an organization ill be regarded as operated exclusively for one or more exempt purposes only if it engages primarily in activities that accomplish exempt purposes specified in section 501(c)(3).

2023

Listing of "Deseret Pasta" on the Utah Division of Corporation and Commercial Codes Website.

2023

Listing of "Utah Property Management Associates, LLC" on the Utah Division of Corporation and Commercial Codes Website.

2023

Listing of "Farm Management Company" on the Utah Division of Corporation and Commercial Codes Website.

2023

Listing of "The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square" on the Utah Division of Corporation and Commercial Codes Website.

2023

Business Search listing for "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints."

2023

Utah Business Search's listing for "Utah Vernon Livestock."

2023

Listing of "Temple Square Hospitality Corporation" on the Utah Division of Corporation and Commercial Codes Website.

2023

Listing of "Utah Property Management Associates, LLC" on the Utah Division of Corporation and Commercial Codes Website.

2023

Listing of "Elberta Valley Ag. " on the Utah Division of Corporation and Commercial Codes Website.

2023

Listing of "Beehive Clothing Mills" on the Utah Division of Corporation and Commercial Codes Website.

2023

Listing of "Latter-day Saint Philanthropies" on the Utah Division of Corporation and Commercial Codes Website.

2023

Listing of "Deseret Transportation" on the Utah Division of Corporation and Commercial Codes Website.

2023

Listing of "Deseret Soap" on the Utah Division of Corporation and Commercial Codes Website.

2023

Listing of "Latter-day Saint Philanthropies" on the Utah Division of Corporation and Commercial Codes Website.

2023

Listing of "Joseph Smith Memorial Building" on the Utah Division of Corporation and Commercial Codes Website.

2023

Listing of "Latter-Day Saint Humanitarian Center" on the Utah Division of Corporation and Commercial Codes Website.

2023

Listing of "Joseph Smith Memorial Building Meeting and Events" on the Utah Division of Corporation and Commercial Codes Website.

2023

Listing of articles on the Church and its finances on the ExMormon Subreddit.

2023

Listing of "Deseret Industries" on the Utah Division of Corporation and Commercial Codes Website.

2023

EIN of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints on the IRS Website.

2023

Utah Business Search's listing for Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc.

2023

Utah Business Search for "Corporation of the Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints."

Jan 3, 2023

Frequently asked questions concerning Form 13F are answered on the United States Securities and Exchange Commission's Website.

Jan 10, 2023

IRS IRC Section 4942, Taxes on Failure to Distribute Income - Carryover of Excess Distributions or Undistributed Income.

Jan 28, 2023

Nonprofit Law Blog discusses how an organization remains exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, such as being operated exclusively for one or more of the exempt purposes (e.g., religious; charitable; scientific).

Feb 2023

IRS Website discusses the function of Form 990.

Jul 10, 2023

Utah.gov's listing of Beneficial Life Insurance Company," (July 2023).

Jul 10, 2023

Utah.gov's listing for "Beneficial Life Insurance Agency, Inc." (expired).

Aug 7, 2023

9th Circuit Court of Appeals reinstates part of James Huntsman's lawsuit against the Church about tithing use.

Aug 7, 2023

Ben Winslow of FOX 13 reports on the successful appeal of the Huntsman lawsuit by 9th circuit court.

Aug 8, 2023

Tad Walch reports on the decision of the appeals court to reinstate James Huntsman's lawsuit against the Church.

Aug 8, 2023

News report of appeals court reinstating James Huntsman's lawsuit against the Church.

Mar 3, 2024

Tad Walch reports that the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals vacated a previous ruling that reinstated James Huntsman's previously dismissed tithing lawsuit.