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Nova Ukraine

EIN 46-5335435 · Palo Alto, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AT NOVA UKRAINE, WE ARE DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING UKRAINE AND ITS PEOPLE IN BUILDING A STRONG, FLOURISHING NATION WITH AN EMPOWERED CIVIL SOCIETY. TO FOSTER RESILIENCE, HOPE, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY, WE PROVIDE ESSENTIAL AID TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, INCLUDING CHILDREN, REFUGEES AND INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS, AS WELL AS WOUNDED DEFENDERS UNDERGOING TREATMENT. WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL VOLUNTEER GROUPS, HOSPITALS, STATE SERVICES AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES TO PROVIDE THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE WITH RESOURCES FOR CULTURAL GROWTH AND SOCIAL MOBILITY, AS WELL AS AN ENVIRONMENT TO THRIVE IN THE FUTURE.

Income
$41.2 million
Spending
$31.4 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
10.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
5
Volunteers
125
Highest pay
$187,097, cdo

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. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (international, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (international, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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. $11.1 million spent. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT PROJECTS ARE FOCUSED ON PROVIDING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TO SUPPORT UKRAINIAN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AFFECTED BY THE WAR AND ENSURE PATIENTS HAVE ACCESS TO QUALITY MEDICAL CARE. THIS INITIATIVE INCLUDES: EQUIPMENT DELIVERY: COORDINATING THE LOGISTICS TO DELIVER SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT (SUCH AS VENTILATORS, DEFIBRILLATORS, DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS, AND REHABILITATION DEVICES) TO HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN REGIONS MOST IMPACTED BY THE WAR, TRAINING FOR MEDICAL PERSONNEL: CONDUCTING TRAINING SESSIONS FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS ON HOW TO EFFECTIVELY USE THE NEW EQUIPMENT, ENHANCING THEIR ABILITY TO PROVIDE CRITICAL CARE. IN THE CONTEXT OF WAR IN UKRAINE, WHERE MANY HEALTHCARE FACILITIES HAVE BEEN DAMAGED OR DESTROYED, THIS PROJECT IS CRUCIAL. THE SUPPLY OF ESSENTIAL MEDICAL EQUIPMENT WILL NOT ONLY RESTORE HEALTHCARE SERVICES BUT ALSO SAVE LIVES, SUPPORTING BOTH IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM HEALTHCARE NEEDS. THE PROJECT ADDRESSES GAPS IN EMERGENCY AND ROUTINE CARE, OFFERING HOPE AND RESILIENCE TO COMMUNITIES FACING SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES IN ACCESSING QUALITY HEALTHCARE.
  2. $3.3 million spent. OUR DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING IMMEDIATE AND EFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY THE ONGOING CONFLICT IN UKRAINE. COLLABORATING CLOSELY WITH TRUSTED LOCAL PARTNERS AND VOLUNTEERS, WE ADDRESS CRITICAL NEEDS ARISING FROM SHELLING, DISPLACEMENT, AND INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGE TO RESTORE SAFETY AND NORMALCY TO AFFECTED REGIONS. THROUGH OUR FOCUS ON BUILDING RESILIENT COMMUNITIES, WE AIM NOT ONLY TO RESPOND TO IMMEDIATE CRISES BUT ALSO TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF COMMUNITIES TO WITHSTAND AND RECOVER FROM FUTURE CHALLENGES. AMONG OTHER FIELDS OF OUR INVOLVEMENT: EMERGENCY SHELTER AND HOME REPAIRS (RAPID HOUSING RESTORATION, INSTALLATION OF MOBILE SHELTERS), RECONSTRUCTION OF BOMB SHELTERS IN SCHOOLS AND HOSPITALS, SOLAR PANELS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY INITIATIVES, MEDICAL EVACUATION AND TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT (PROVISION OF MEDICAL EVACUATION VEHICLES, VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPLIES), WINTERIZATION AND HEATING SOLUTIONS, WATER SUPPLY AND PURIFICATION, MINE CLEARANCE SUPPORT.
  3. $2.1 million spent. THE "NOVA UKRAINE" FOUNDATION HAS OPENED 50 EXTRACURRICULAR LEARNING CENTERS IN UKRAINE, WHICH PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, LEISURE ACTIVITIES, AND PEER SOCIALIZATION. WE ALSO SUPPORT EXISTING ORGANIZATIONS WHO PROVIDE EXTRACURRICULAR EDUCATION. THE LEARNING CENTERS WILL BE FREE, AND OPEN TO VISITORS THROUGH FEBRUARY 2025. EACH CENTER WILL BE FULLY EQUIPPED WITH CHILD-FRIENDLY FURNITURE, DEVELOPMENTAL TOYS AND GAMES, STATIONERY SUPPLIES, AS WELL AS EQUIPMENT TO FACILITATE ONLINE LEARNING SUCH AS COMPUTERS, MONITORS, OR TVS. THE CENTERS ARE STAFFED WITH DEDICATED ADMINISTRATORS AND INSTRUCTORS, WHO CONDUCT REGULAR CLASSES, EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS, WORKSHOPS, AND GAMES.
  4. $12.9 million spent. NOVA UKRAINE RUNS NUMEROUS PROGRAMS, INCLUDING STEM EDUCATION SUPPORT, POLITICAL ADVOCACY FOR UKRAINE, HUMANITARIAN AID, ANIMAL WELFARE INITIATIVES, DEMINING EFFORTS, SUPPORT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES IN FRONTLINE AREAS, HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE FOR INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS (IDPS), EMERGENCY RESPONSE AFTER MISSILE STRIKES, EVACUATION SUPPORT, MEDICAL TRAINING FOR DOCTORS TREATING WAR-RELATED INJURIES, AND CHILDREN'S CAMPS FOR THE SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF FALLEN HEROES.

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 April 2015.

    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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