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Heal Traumas International Inc

EIN 88-2231121 · Watertown, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Heal Ukraine Trauma (HUT) is the first initiative of Heal Traumas International, Inc., a mental health non-profit founded in 2022. Our mission is to help Ukrainians heal from the trauma of war so they can live fulfilling, productive lives.

Income
$352,147
Spending
$319,371
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$100,717, executive director co-founder

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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 108% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 94% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $250k to $1m).

  • 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 (3)
  1. $197,283 spent. Training and Capacity Building HUT creates sustainable models that empower Ukrainian mental health providers and meet the demand for effective, scalable mental health interventions. In 2024, HUT pioneered Ukraines first group ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) training program for psychiatrists and therapists treating veterans. In clinical studies, KAP is shown to be effective in treatment-resistant depression. Ketamine can be legally administered in Ukraine in registered clinics. Group KAP is a cost-effective and culturally appropriate model for treating Ukrainian veterans. A group of 8 therapists successfully completed the pilot training. As they begin treating veterans, these 8 therapists will be capable of reaching up to 384 veterans annually.
  2. $29,754 spent. Mental Health Service Provision HUT partners with Ukrainian organizations to provide localized mental health services for the communities that need them most. Since 2022, Ukrainian children have had their lives upended because of the war. Many have experienced traumatic events, loss of loved ones, separation from family and friends, destruction of homes, and ongoing Russian missile strikes. Teaching Recovery Techniques (TRT) is an evidence-based program that helps children in conflict and disaster areas process traumatic stress. This program was developed by the nonprofit Children & War and has been used in Ukraine since 2014. In 2024, Heal Ukraine Trauma grew our TRT program by 17%. We partnered with the All Ukrainian NGO Volunteers to deliver the program to 645 children, bringing the total number reached to nearly 1300. Children who participated reported that the program was useful (91 percent) and showed improvement on standard mental health assessments.
  3. $27,815 spent. Education and Advocacy HUT supports innovative, evidence-based mental health care for veterans and their families impacted by the war. In September 2024, HUT, in collaboration with Ukrainian Psychedelic Research Association and the Forest Glade Centre for Mental Health and Rehabilitation, hosted a Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Symposium in Kyiv. This groundbreaking event brought together key stakeholders to explore the science of ketamine, hear insights from experts in the field, and discuss KAP research and projects being implemented in Ukraine. The symposium fostered the growth of a therapeutic community committed to advancing KAP as an effective mental health intervention. Over 100 practitioners attended, reflecting the need for additional effective treatments to address the traumas of war. The HUT team is actively engaged in psychedelic education and legalization efforts, and advocacy for mental health care in Ukraine at conferences worldwide.

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 May 2022.

    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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