Ukrainian Association of Washington State
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Ukrainian Association of Washington State is driven by a steadfast commitment to preserve, promote, and celebrate Ukrainian culture and heritage while supporting Ukraine
- Income
- $102,859
- Spending
- $252,831
- Spent on programs
- 97%
- Reserves
- 16.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 59%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 100
- Highest pay
- $1,100, board member
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 16.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 146% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 62% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1597% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 (3)
- $39,167 spent. Program 1: Cultural and Community Projects in WA. Our organization continued operating the Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Barvinok and supported its participation in several domestic and international festivals and events. We have organized 2 large community event - our annual Independence Day of Ukraine celebration and Vyshyvanka Day. Our organization also hosted and facilitated several cultural events, including art exhibitions, movie screenings, and meetups with Ukrainian cultural figures. Expenses in this program were used to implement the projects. Several Barvinok instructors were compensated for their contributions, one being a Board Director.
- $206,430 spent. Program 2: Humanitarian Projects in Ukraine. With the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, our organization multiplied its humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. We have made 9 grants, including 4 multi-year projects. Our primary grants this year went to support medical and evacuation teams (including vehicles and anti-drone electronic jammers), advanced endo-prosthetics for wounded heroes, support for women veterans, and supporting children affected by the war.
- $110 spent. Program 3: Ukraine Advocacy and Activism. As part of this program, we have organized the Support Ukraine rally and the Holodomor commemoration event. Our Political Advocacy Committee held regular meetings with US politicians to raise awareness, educate about Ukraine, and provide feedback from the Ukrainian community. All the expenses for this program are related to space and equipment rent for events.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2015 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2015.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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