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Children of Heroes of Ukraine Foundation

EIN 88-2709953 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CARRY OUT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIETY AND CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF PERSONS, TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE AND SOCIAL SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING CHILDREN LEFT WITHOUT PARENTS DURING THE RUSSIAN MILITARY AGGRESSION AGAINST UKRAINE. THE FUND IS FOCUSED ON LONG-TERM ACTIVITIES UNTIL CHILDREN REACH ADULTHOOD.

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$77,680, ceo

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: 53 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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 65% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 (1)
  1. $2.7 million spent. CHILDREN OF HEROES WAS FOUNDED TO HELP THE COUNTLESS NUMBER OF UKRAINIAN CHILDREN WHO HAVE SUFFERED THE ULTIMATE TRAGEDY: THE LOSS OF A PARENT, OR PARENTS, DURING THE ONGOING WAR. THE FUND PROVIDES THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE, LED BY OUR TEAM OF FAMILY HELPERS. OUR ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED BY OUR PARTNERS AND DONORS.WE BELIEVE THE CHILDREN OF HEROES, THOSE WHO HAVE FOUGHT BRAVELY FOR A FREE AND PROSPEROUS UKRAINE, ARE ALSO HEROES THEMSELVES AND DESERVE CARE AND ONGOING SUPPORT TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE A BRIGHTER FUTURE.ALL OF OUR INITIATIVES ARE DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE SUFFERED FROM THE EFFECTS OF THE WAR AND YOUR GIFT DIRECTLY HELPS EACH CHILD SUPPORTED BY THE FUND UNTIL HE OR SHE REACHES ADULTHOOD. PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT AND SOCIALIZATION: PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT IS ONE OF THE CORE INITIATIVES OF THE CHILDREN OF HEROES OF UKRAINE FOUNDATION. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST LOVED ONES DUE TO WAR PROCESS THEIR TRAUMA, ACCEPT THEIR NEW REALITY, ADAPT TO THEIR CIRCUMSTANCES, AND FIND THE STRENGTH TO MOVE FORWARD. WE COVER COST OF INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS, GROUP CONSULTATIONS, ART-THERAPY, OTHER TYPES OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN UNDER CARE AND THEIR GUARDIANS AS WELL AS CHILDREN'S HEALTH, REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT CAMPS, CAMPS FOR FAMILIES AND KIDS, RECREATION AND TRAVEL ACTIVITIES, WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES FOR HOBBY ACTIVITIES, OTHER EVENTS TO ADDRESS EMOTIONAL TRAUMA, SUPPORT THE MENTAL WELL-BEING OF BENEFICIARIES AND PROMOTE RESILIENCE.EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT: HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN UNDER THE CARE OF THE FOUNDATION HAVE ALREADY JOINED OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THEY ATTEND ENGLISH COURSES, PRESCHOOL TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL AND CREATIVE CLUBS. IN ADDITION TO THE COURSES, CHILDREN RECEIVE THE NECESSARY TECHNICAL MEANS: LAPTOPS, TABLETS, STATIONERY, BACKPACKS, SPORTSWEAR, ETC. TO RECEIVE AN EDUCATION. THEY SUCCESSFULLY CONTINUE THEIR PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION IN ONLINE AND OFFLINE FORMATS. LEARNING IS INTEGRAL TO SUSTAINABLE PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT, A HAPPY CHILDHOOD AND SELF-CONFIDENCE. MANY CHILDREN HAVE BEEN EVACUATED TO OTHER COUNTRIES, SO THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF ENGLISH AFFECTS HELPS THEM ADAPT TO THEIR NEW SURROUNDINGS AND COMMUNICATE WITH THEIR NEW PEERS AND COMMUNITIES.HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT: WE PROVIDE CHILDREN UNDER CARE WITH THE NECESSARY RESOURCES FOR A DECENT LIFE: AUTUMN AND WINTER CLOTHES AND ACCESSORIES; WINTER SHOES; WARM SUITS; HEATERS; BLANKETS; FIREWOOD, GENERATORS AND ACCUMULATORS ETC.HOLIDAY GIFTS AND CELEBRATIONS: CHILDREN UNDER CARE ARE PROVIDED WITH BIRTHDAY AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS TO BRING JOY AND A SENSE OF NORMALCY TO THE LIVES OF BENEFICIARIES, CELEBRATING IMPORTANT MILESTONES IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT.MEDICAL SUPPORT: THOUSANDS OF UKRAINIAN CHILDREN HAVE SUFFERED PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL TRAUMA DUE TO THE WAR. FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SURVIVED, THEY MAY NEVER FULLY HEAL. THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS PROJECT, THE FOUNDATION CAN PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE AND PHYSIOLOGICAL REHABILITATION. EXCEPTIONAL FINANCIAL AID FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT, PAYMENT FOR MEDICAL CONSULTATIONS AND SERVICES TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR BENEFICIARIES ENSURES ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL MEDICAL CARE AND SUPPORT FOR SEVERE CASES.EMERGENCY SUPPORT: ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL AID FOR THOSE IN DIFFICULT FINANCIAL SITUATION, DIRECT PAYMENTS TO CERTAIN CHILDREN, THE DONATION FOR THE SPECIFIC CHILD WHOSE LIFE STORY AND INFLUENCE OF THE RUSSIAN WAR IN UKRAINE THE GRANTOR PLACED ON ITS WEBSITE AND RECEIVED THE DONATION FROM DONORS ON THE GRANTOR'S BANK ACCOUNT (30% OF SUCH DONATION AFTER DEDUCTION OF ANY PLATFORM FEES SHOULD BE TRANSFERRED TO THE GRANTEE FOR ITS FURTHER FULL TRANSFER TO THE FINAL BENEFICIARY), EXCEPTIONAL FINANCIAL AID FOR HOME REPAIR FOR CHILDREN UNDER CARE WHOSE PLACE OF LIVING WAS DESTROYED/DAMAGED IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSIAN WAR IN UKRAINE.

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 October 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 November 4, 2026.

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