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Ukrainian American House

EIN 83-3993982 · Rncho Cordova, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE AN EFFECTIVE PLATFORM FOR UKRAINIAN-AMERICAN COOPERATION IN THE HUMANITARIAN, ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND POLITICAL SPHERES. ADDITIONALLY, WE WANT TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT UKRAINE IN THE UNITED STATES AND INCREASE ITS SUPPORT TO ENSURE STABLE DELIVERY OF HUMANITARIAN AID TO UKRAINE, SUPPORT UKRAINIAN REFUGEES IN THE UNITED STATES AND CREATE PREREQUISITES FOR BUSINESS AND ECONONIC RECOVERY OF UKRAINE.

Income
$764,624
Spending
$795,189
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
8
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$60,000, executive director

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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 35% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $314,720 spent. THE ANNUAL UKRAINIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION IN SACRAMENTO IS A VIBRANT TRIBUTE TO UKRAINIAN IDENTITY, UNITY, AND CULTURAL RESILIENCE. UKRAINIAN AMERICAN HOUSE PARTICIPATED IN THE LISTOS CALIFORNIA INITIATIVE TO HELP IMMIGRANTS, REFUGEES, AND LIMITED-ENGLISH-SPEAKING HOUSEHOLDS PREPARE FOR NATURAL DISASTERS. THE HUMANE SOCIETY PROGRAM PROVIDED FOOD FOR ANIMALS AFFECTED BY THE WAR IN UKRAINE, WHILE THE MEDICAL AID PROGRAM SUPPORTED CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS AND DELIVERED AMBULANCES TO ASSIST WITH MEDICAL CARE. WE ALSO HOSTED A NATIONAL UKRAINE FORUM, BRINGING TOGETHER UKRAINIAN COMMUNITY LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE U.S., INCLUDING REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE SOCIAL, BUSINESS, RELIGIOUS, AND POLITICAL SECTORS. U.S. OFFICIALS, UKRAINIAN PARLIAMENT MEMBERS, AND NONPROFIT LEADERS PARTICIPATED IN DISCUSSIONS FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING UKRAINE AND STRENGTHENING THE UKRAINIAN-AMERICAN DIASPORA. THE FORUM SERVED AS A PLATFORM FOR COLLABORATION, STRATEGIC PLANNING, AND UNITING EFFORTS TO ADVANCE UKRAINE'S PATH TO FREEDOM.MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM - UKRAINIAN AMERICAN HOUSE PROVIDES CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO UKRAINIAN REFUGEES AFFECTED BY WAR-RELATED TRAUMA. MANY CLIENTS EXPERIENCE DEPRESSION, PTSD, AND INSOMNIA AS A RESULT OF VIOLENCE, LOSS, AND DISPLACEMENT. THE PROGRAM OFFERS INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY, PEER COUNSELING, AND REFERRALS TO LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS. WITH CLIENT CONSENT, WE ALSO ASSIST WITH CARE COORDINATION, INTERPRETATION, AND ACCOMPANY CLIENTS TO APPOINTMENTS TO ENSURE THEY RECEIVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED.
  2. $161,028 spent. MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM - UKRAINIAN AMERICAN HOUSE PROVIDES CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO UKRAINIAN REFUGEES AFFECTED BY WAR-RELATED TRAUMA. MANY CLIENTS EXPERIENCE DEPRESSION, PTSD, AND INSOMNIA AS A RESULT OF VIOLENCE, LOSS, AND DISPLACEMENT. THE PROGRAM OFFERS INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY, PEER COUNSELING, AND REFERRALS TO LICENSED PSYCHOLOGISTS. WITH CLIENT CONSENT, WE ALSO ASSIST WITH CARE COORDINATION, INTERPRETATION, AND ACCOMPANY CLIENTS TO APPOINTMENTS TO ENSURE THEY RECEIVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED.
  3. $158,992 spent. EDUCATION PROGRAM - UKRAINIAN AMERICAN HOUSE HELPS REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT FAMILIES ACCESS IMPORTANT SERVICES SUCH AS FOOD, HOUSING, AND SCHOOL ENROLLMENT. OUR STAFF ASSIST PARENTS WITH REGISTERING THEIR CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL AND COMPLETING NECESSARY PAPERWORK. THE PROGRAM OFFERS ENGLISH CLASSES FOR ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS, TAUGHT BY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS, TO HELP PARTICIPANTS IMPROVE LANGUAGE SKILLS AND BECOME MORE INDEPENDENT. WE ALSO PROVIDE JOB READINESS SUPPORT, INCLUDING RESUME BUILDING AND CAREER PREPARATION. FAMILIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO TAKE PART IN COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT LEARNING AND HELP BUILD CONNECTIONS.
  4. $48,776 spent. REFUGEE SUPPORT PROGRAM - UKRAINIAN AMERICAN HOUSE ASSISTS REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS IN NAVIGATING LIFE IN THE U.S., OFFERING BOTH IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM SUPPORT. SERVICES INCLUDE HELP WITH HOUSING, APPLYING FOR BENEFITS, FINDING EMPLOYMENT, AND OBTAINING IDENTIFICATION OR DRIVER'S LICENSES. WHILE FOCUSED MAINLY ON THE SACRAMENTO REGION, THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT TO REFUGEES IN NAPA VALLEY AND OTHER AREAS.

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 November 6, 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 December 2019.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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