First Aid of the Soul Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
First Aid for the Soul delivers accessible trauma informed mental health and psychosocial support services to the Ukrainians affected by the war through multifaceted holistic and creative approaches.
- Income
- $122,825
- Spending
- $85,527
- Reserves
- 7.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $33,333, at large and executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (mental health, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (4)
- $26,960 spent. Training and Workforce Capacity Building (233 sessions) - FAS provided trauma-informed training, professional development, consultation, and skills-based education for mental health professionals, educators, healthcare providers, social workers, humanitarian staff, and community leaders. Trainings focused on trauma-informed care, resilience, psychological first aid, expressive arts approaches, burnout prevention, and community mental health. Clinical Supervision and Mentorship (48 sessions) - FAS facilitated ongoing supervision and consultation groups for mental health professionals and helping providers throughout Ukraine. These programs strengthened clinical competence, ethical practice, peer support, and workforce sustainability. Educational Workshops and Specialized Trainings (26 sessions) - FAS hosted webinars, workshops, conferences, and educational programs on trauma, mental health, community resilience, suicide prevention, veteran support, and evidence-informed care.
- $16,980 spent. Self-Compassion and Community Support Groups (21 sessions) - FAS facilitated ongoing support groups focused on emotional wellbeing, stress reduction, self-compassion, burnout prevention, and peer connection among helping professionals and community members.
- $12,549 spent. Family and Community Resilience Programming (14 full day sessions | 120 hrs with direct family contact) - Through the Nadiiya Project and related initiatives, FAS supported war-affected children, caregivers, and families living in frontline regions. Programs focused on emotional regulation, family communication, resilience-building, and psychosocial recovery. During 2025, 114 families participated in the Nadiiya Project.
- $6,256 spent. Systems Strengthening, Leadership Development, and Partnership Activities (161+ sessions) - FAS coordinated leadership meetings, Ambassador Program development, volunteer engagement, partnership-building efforts, community consultations, conference planning, and collaborative initiatives designed to strengthen locally led mental health infrastructure throughout Ukraine. In addition to direct services, FAS launched and expanded its Ambassador Program, developed Ukrainian-language trauma-informed toolkits and educational resources, strengthened partnerships with hospitals, schools, universities, and NGOs, and supported participants from more than 50 cities across Ukraine through virtual programming and international collaborations.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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