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Ukrainian American Freedom Foundation Inc

EIN 16-0985872 · New York, NY

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FORUMS, SEMINARS, AND PUBLICATIONS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, HISTORICAL, INTERNATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY TOPICS RELATING TO DEMOCRATIC AND ECONOMIC REFORM DEVELOPMENTS IN THE UKRAINE.

Income
$352,951
Spending
$230,778
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
24.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 50%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $25,388 spent. HUMANITARIAN AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IN UKRAINE. HUMANITARIAN AID INCLUDES DONATIONS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN UKRAINE, AND PROVIDING GOODS SUCH AS EVACUATION VEHICLES, EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPLIES, WINTER BOOTS, AND CLOTHING. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES TOURNIQUETS, BANDAGES, EMERGENCY FIRST AID TRAUMA KITS AND EQUIPMENT.
  2. $53,680 spent. CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS REGARDING INFORMATION ON CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, HISTORICAL, INTERNATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY TOPICS RELATING TO DEMOCRATIC AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS IN UKRAINE.
  3. $27,753 spent. COMPILING AND DISTRIBUTING INFORMATION ON CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, HISTORICAL,INTERNATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY TOPICS RELATING TO DEMOCRATIC AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS IN UKRAINE. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES WITH SCHOOL, YOUTH, AND SENIOR CITIZEN GROUPS, BENEFITTING THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THIS INCLUDES ZIMOVYJ TABIR (WINTER YOUTH CAMP).
  4. $42,969 spent. DONATIONS TO EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL INSTITUTIONS FOR COMPILATION AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF DEMOCRATIC AND FREE MARKET PROCESSES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1972.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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