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Ukraine House Dc Foundation Inc

EIN 87-2080907 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceWeak20 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Working in close synergy with Embassy of Ukraine in the USA, Ukraine House is a place to be if you would like to discover Ukraine, learn more about Ukraine, taste Ukraine, invest in Ukraine, travel to Ukraine, support Ukraine, join Ukraine, be Ukraine.

Income
$26.3 million
Spending
$24.8 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
7
Highest pay
$72,604, treasurer

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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover -0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 80% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Weak: 20 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    2 of 2 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (1)
  1. $24.8 million spent. During 2025, Ukraine House conducted a range of cultural, educational, and community programs consistent with its exempt charitable and educational purposes. The organization served approximately 16,580 attendees through 88 public events held at its facilities and partner venues. Programs included 12 art exhibitions, 17 educational workshops and masterclasses, 5 literary events (book talks), 3 musical performances, and 4 film screenings. These activities were designed to promote cultural education, public dialogue, and awareness of Ukrainian history, arts, and contemporary issues. Ukraine House also supported humanitarian awareness and fundraising initiatives in cooperation with established charitable programs, including United24 and Olena Zelenska Foundation. These efforts focused on raising public awareness and facilitating support for civilian relief, medical assistance, education, and reconstruction projects benefiting populations affected by the war in Ukraine In 2025, the organization purchased a permanent facility through mortgage financing to serve as its principal place of operations. Ownership of a permanent building enables Ukraine House to conduct ongoing charitable and educational programming, maintain administrative functions, and provide a stable venue for public activities aligned with its mission. The facility supports the organizations long-term sustainability and capacity to deliver services to the community. In addition, Ukraine House continued implementation of its Unbreakable prosthetics and rehabilitation initiative, providing direct assistance to Ukrainian children affected by the war. In 2025, the organization continued its long-term support of Karolina, one of the programs beneficiaries, ensuring access to advanced prosthetic care, rehabilitation services, and social adaptation support. This program reflects Ukraine Houses commitment to tangible humanitarian impact through structured, mission-aligned charitable programming.

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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