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Hucus Inc

EIN 88-3438463 · Jersey City, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceWeak37 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The main goal of HUCUS is to attract maximum resources with minimum capital. We are looking for humanitarian aid and financial support for people, refugees, communities, and countries. We are building advocacy for democracy and supporting the arts.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5

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: 54 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 78% 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, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 37 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 5 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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, 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. $1.1 million spent. HUCUS Emergency Logistic Response Program During the 2024 calendar year, HUCUS Foundation successfully dispatched a total of 21 humanitarian aid containers to Ukraine. Container Numbers: DFSU7338251, MSMU8655090, UETU5287981, BEAU5368749, SEGU5674550, TEMU7302374, DFSU7092738, FANU1532540, UETU5746627, CAIU9772877, HAMU1527937, TGBU6051818, FANU1619439, FANU1248739, HLBU2134180, HLBU2036753, CAIU9629172, HLBU3176507, GESU6441559, FANU1451659, UACU5490823. Total Pallets: 388; Total Weight: 148,236 kg; Total Market Value: 1,072,350 USD. Special Air Shipments: We delivered a dozen special blood refrigerators for stabilization and evacuation units, special equipment for the Superhumans Center, and other urgent cargo.
  2. $81,806 spent. Throughout 2024, the HUCUS Arts Program has actively engaged in various cultural events to support international artists, heritage, literature, and film, particularly in the context of the ongoing war. These activities reflect our commitment to supporting Ukrainian culture and fostering international artistic collaboration, especially in adversity etc.
  3. HUCUS Advocacy and Information Program This program is to create an information space that supports Ukraine and the Ukrainian-American communities while keeping peace in Ukraine on the international agenda. This program also focuses on building networking and partnership connections for the HUCUS Foundation. These activities demonstrate our unwavering commitment to supporting Ukraine and strengthening the connections within the Ukrainian-American community, etc.

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 November 2023.

    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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