irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $106KProject on Democracy in Ukraine - supports research and analysis of political, economic, social and cultural transformations in Ukraine. Involves Columbia, Harvard and other universities; features support for scholarly activities, including joint publication efforts, conferences and workshops, and online subscriptions to digital archives.
- #2 $26KFamine Study Project - investigates the catastrophic famine of 1932-33 in Soviet Ukraine through support of research, publications, preservation of archival source material related to the famine period, outreach to scholars, educators and the public.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Columbia University Ukrainian Studies Program
Supports the Ukrainian Studies program at Columbia through grants and planned gifts, including a $2 million bequest to advance academic programming and research.
Famine Study Project
Investigates the 1932–33 catastrophic famine in Soviet Ukraine through funding research, preserving archival materials, supporting publications, and outreach to scholars and the public.
Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute (HURI) Support
Provided foundational funding to establish and sustain HURI, including endowing professorships and supporting scholarly publications, library resources, and visiting scholars.
Project on Democracy in Ukraine
Supports research and analysis of political, economic, social, and cultural transformations in Ukraine through scholarly activities including conferences, workshops, joint publications, and digital archive access at institutions such as Columbia and Harvard.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
- Conducting research on political, economic, and cultural transformations in UkraineConducts and supports scholarly research on contemporary and historical transformations in Ukraine through conferences, workshops, joint publications, and access to digital archives.
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University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
- Funding Ukrainian studies programs at universitiesFunds the creation, development, and endowment of Ukrainian studies programs at universities including Harvard, Columbia, University of Toronto, University of Alberta, and institutions in Ukraine and Europe. This includes support for endowed chairs, professorships, and institutional partnerships.
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Advanced Literary Scholarship and Advocacy 1 activity
- Funding scholarly research and publications in Ukrainian studiesSupports academic research and publication projects in Ukrainian studies, including funding for over 300 scholarly works, research on historical events such as the 1932–33 Soviet Ukraine famine and the Polish-Ukrainian confrontation of 1939–1947, and publications challenging historical revisionism.
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Ukrainian Cultural Preservation Programs 1 activity
- Hosting academic and capacity-building workshopsOrganizes workshops to advance Ukrainian studies, such as a June 2024 translation workshop in Wroclaw with participants from Europe, Canada, and the USA translating Ukrainian texts into English.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Providing scholarships for students in Ukrainian studiesOffers scholarships to support academic research and learning in Ukrainian studies for students at partner institutions.
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Holocaust and Genocide Remembrance Education 1 activity
- Researching and documenting the 1932–33 Soviet Ukraine famineConducts research on the Holodomor, including support for publications, preservation of archival materials, and outreach to scholars, educators, and the public.
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Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
- Supporting preservation and digitization of Ukrainian archival materialsFinances the preservation, acquisition, and digitization of archival collections related to Ukrainian history and culture, including the archives of the Ukrainian Free Academy of Sciences in New York and over 100,000 library materials.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$197K
Contributions & grants$107K54%
Program service revenue$7090%
Investment income$90K46%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$400K
Program expenses62%
Admin / overhead37%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$136K
Grants paid out$219K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.28M
Cash$2.08M
Investments$198K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$2.28M
Liquid reserves68.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -8.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Adriana Helbig — Board Member
- Dora Chomiak — Board member
- Dr Bohdan Vitvitsky — Board Member
- Kalyna Procyk — Secretary
- Lionel Ivashkiv — Board Member
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- Baturyn CIUS Project Fund Partner — Collaborated on funding archaeological research in Baturyn
- Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies of the University of Alberta Partner — Collaborated in organizing the Translating Ukraine Summer Research Institute.
- Columbia University Partner — Collaborates on research and scholarly activities related to Ukrainian studies, including the Project on Democracy in Ukraine.
- Columbia University Partner — Collaborates with Columbia University on Ukrainian studies initiatives, including translation workshops.
- Columbia University Partner — Collaborates with Columbia University to advance Ukrainian studies and publish scholarly work.
- Columbia University Partner — Hosted joint events including the World Leaders Forum and a fundraising banquet for the Ukrainian Studies Program.
- Columbia University Partner — Partner institution where the fund supported the development of Ukrainian studies.
- Columbia University Partner — Recipient of a planned gift facilitated by the Ukrainian Studies Fund to support its Ukrainian Studies program.
- Columbia University Partner — Supported the Ukrainian Studies program at Columbia University in New York.
- Columbia University Partner — Supports Ukrainian studies program at the university.
- Harriman Institute of Columbia University Partner — Collaborated on organizing academic events related to reassessment in Slavic, Eastern European, and post-Soviet studies.
- Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute Partner — Co-hosted and collaborated on the Temerty Contemporary Ukraine Program conference where a USF board member presented.
- Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute Partner — Collaborates with HURI on events and programs related to Ukrainian studies.
- Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute Partner — Partnered in organizing the Translating Ukraine Summer Research Institute.
- Harvard University Partner — Collaborates on research and scholarly activities related to Ukrainian studies, including the Project on Democracy in Ukraine.
- Harvard University Partner — Collaborates on the establishment and support of Ukrainian studies programs and the Ukrainian Research Institute.
- Harvard University Partner — Partner institution where the fund supported the creation of a Ukrainian studies program.
- Harvard University Partner — Partnered to fund the Ukrainian Studies program and support the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute (HURI).
- Nashe Slovo Partner — Published an interview with Dr. Ihor Halahida highlighting the relevance of the research project on the Polish-Ukrainian confrontation.
- National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine Partner — Supports research projects at affiliated institutes.
- Procyk Law Group Partner — Kalyna Procyk, founding attorney of Procyk Law Group, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Ukrainian Studies Fund.
- Ukrainian Catholic University Partner — Supported a historical research project on the Second World War at the Ukrainian Catholic University.
- Ukrainian Catholic University Partner — Supports research projects at the university in Lviv.
- Ukrainian Free Academy of Sciences Partner — Funded digitization and research of archival collections.
- Ukrainian diaspora in the USA Network — Founded by the Ukrainian diaspora in the United States as a public charitable educational organization.
- University of Alberta Partner — Provided support for Ukrainian studies projects at the University of Alberta.
- University of Alberta Partner — Supports Ukrainian studies program at the university.
- University of Pittsburgh Partner — Dr. Adriana Helbig, a professor and associate dean at the University of Pittsburgh, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Ukrainian Studies Fund.
- University of Toronto Partner — Provided support for Ukrainian studies projects at the University of Toronto.
- University of Toronto Partner — Supports Ukrainian studies program at the university.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Decolonization Through Scholarly Narrative Shiftmethodology: decolonization_of_academic_knowledgeBy funding research and publications that challenge Russian and Soviet historical narratives, we recenter Ukrainian voices and experiences in academic discourse, because correcting dominant narratives is a prerequisite for authentic cultural understanding and academic justice.
- Endowment and Institutionalization of Ukrainian Studiesmethodology: academic-endowmentBy establishing endowed professorships and institutional leadership positions at major universities, we ensure long-term academic capacity and structural legitimacy for Ukrainian studies, because institutionalized positions protect the field from funding volatility and signal disciplinary importance.
- Translation and Knowledge Accessibility as Advocacymethodology: translation-supportBy supporting translation of Ukrainian scholarship and cultural materials into English, we increase global access to Ukrainian narratives, because linguistic accessibility enables broader academic engagement and counters epistemic marginalization.
- Wartime Continuity of Cultural Scholarshipmethodology: wartime-research-supportBy providing targeted funding for research and cultural projects within Ukraine during active conflict, we preserve intellectual and cultural continuity, because sustained scholarly activity during war prevents erasure and maintains institutional memory.