How Is USIP Unique?

The USIP Act created USIP as an "independent nonprofit corporation."
USIP is not defined as an agency in the USIP Act nor under the definition of "agency" in the U.S. Code. USIP does not meet the U.S. Code definitions of "government corporation," "government-controlled corporation," or "independent establishment."
USIP has the powers of a District of Columbia nonprofit corporation and holds recognition as an organization exempt from federal income tax.
The USIP Board of Directors holds all powers of USIP and is solely responsible for the hiring and firing of the USIP President.
Members of USIP's Board of Directors may be removed by the President of the United States only for cause, upon a vote by the USIP Board, or with the recommendation of four congressional committees.
USIP employees are not officers or employees of the federal government. The USIP President hires, fires, and generally sets employment terms for USIP employees.
USIP has no authority to issue regulations, enforce statutes or regulations, or act in the name of the United States Government.

USIP is authorized to seek appropriations directly from Congress. OMB does not establish USIP's budget and is limited to submitting comments when USIP makes its requests to Congress.
USIP cooperates with OMB in budgeting but frequently exercises its "bypass authority."

By act of Congress, the U.S. Navy transferred to USIP "administrative jurisdiction" over the land where the building stands. USIP built the building with a combination of appropriated and private funds. USIP is the sole owner of the building and manages all security and maintenance.
The General Services Administration does not control or administer the building.
By another act of Congress, the U.S. Navy transferred to USIP administrative jurisdiction over land adjacent to the original USIP building site and two buildings on the land. USIP renovated the buildings using private funds.