named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Fast-Track Funding
Identifies, vets, and rapidly disburses funds to Ukrainian NGOs delivering emergency humanitarian services on the front lines.
KidSave
Initiative focused on protecting and supporting children abducted or displaced by the war in Ukraine.
The Courage Project
Partnership with Builders Ukraine to raise awareness about the 20,000 Ukrainian children abducted by Russian forces.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Ukraine War Humanitarian Relief 2 activities
- Funding The Courage Project to raise awareness of abducted Ukrainian childrenProvides financial support and collaborates on The Courage Project, an initiative focused on raising awareness about the estimated 20,000 Ukrainian children abducted by Russian forces during the conflict.
- Operating direct humanitarian aid services in UkraineOperates a nationwide peer-to-peer platform and 24 regional hubs across Ukraine to coordinate and deliver humanitarian aid, including food, shelter, medical supplies, and mental health services. Engages over 5,000 volunteers and has assisted over 500 refugee and internally displaced families.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 2 activities
- Funding humanitarian aid in UkraineIdentifies, vets, and provides funding to frontline Ukrainian organizations delivering emergency services and humanitarian assistance, including support for displaced persons, medical care, and essential supplies. Directed over $4.2 million to 27 partner organizations since 2022, with $3 million allocated in 2023 alone.
- Funding subsidized medication access in UkraineSupports Liki24 in providing free or heavily subsidized medications to Ukrainians in need by financing access to technology and drug distribution services.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Fulfilling children's wish-lists in conflict-affected regionsOrganizes and fulfills personalized wish-lists for children living in areas impacted by conflict, providing emotional support and tangible items to improve well-being.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Providing psychological support and trauma counselingDelivers clinical and peer-based psychological support and trauma counseling to families of fallen Ukrainian military personnel, military families, volunteers, displaced children, and others affected by war.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.70M
Contributions & grants$1.71M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-3K
expenses
Total expenses$2.02M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$268K
Grants paid out$1.41M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$403K
Cash$391K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$403K
Liquid reserves2.3 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -58.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MURPHY POINDEXTER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $194K |
board members · 8
- HARRIS FISHMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JASON CONE — PRESIDENT
- LIEV SCHREIBER — VICE PRESIDENT
- MARGRIT POLAK — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL GOLDFARB — SECRETARY
- NATALIE JARESKO — BOARD MEMBER
- SOFIA SHIELD — BOARD MEMBER
- STEVEN SOLINSKY — TREASURER
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Association of Anesthesiologists of Ukraine Partner — Partner organization supporting medical professionals in Ukraine.
- Association of Anesthesiologists of Ukraine (“AAU”) Partner — Vetted and funded frontline organization providing medical services in Ukraine.
- BlueCheck Charitable Foundation Inc Government — Provided support enabling procurement of emergency medical supplies and vehicles
- Builders Ukraine Partner — Partnered with BlueCheck to establish The Courage Project raising awareness about abducted Ukrainian children.
- Cash For Refugees Partner — Partner organization receiving support from BlueCheck to provide financial assistance to refugees and displaced families in Ukraine.
- Doctors in war-affected regions Partner — Works closely with medical professionals to provide surgical equipment and support trauma treatment.
- Integrity Risk International Partner — Pro-bono due diligence partner providing independent oversight for vetting organizations.
- Integrity Risk International Partner — Provides pro-bono independent due diligence oversight for BlueCheck.
- Liki24 Partner — Partner organization providing technology and drug distribution services for humanitarian medication access in Ukraine.
- MoveUkraine Partner — Partner organization providing housing and humanitarian aid to internally displaced persons in Ukraine.
- Orphanages in Ukraine Partner — Partners with orphanages to deliver humanitarian services and support vulnerable children.
- Project Victory Partner — BlueCheck partner whose field report highlighted urgent humanitarian needs in Ukraine.
- Refugee camps in Ukraine Partner — Collaborates with refugee camps to provide shelter, food, and medical supplies.
- Ropes and Gray Partner — Pro-bono legal partner providing independent due diligence oversight.
- Ropes and Gray Partner — Provides pro-bono independent due diligence oversight for BlueCheck.
- SpivDiia Partner — Partner organization operating a nationwide platform for humanitarian aid and support services in Ukraine.
- TAPS-Ukraine Partner — Partner organization providing tragedy assistance for survivors in Ukraine.
- TAPS-Ukraine (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) Partner — Vetted and funded frontline organization providing emergency services in Ukraine.
- Tip of the Spear, Landmine Removal Project for Ukraine Partner — Partner organization engaged in landmine removal efforts in Ukraine.
- Tip of the Spear, Landmine Removal Project for Ukraine Partner — Vetted and funded frontline organization conducting landmine removal in Ukraine.
- Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Partner — U.S.-based mentor organization that supported the founding and development of TAPS Ukraine.
- United24 Partner — Partner organization collaborating with BlueCheck Ukraine on humanitarian aid efforts.
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.
- Fast-Tracked Humanitarian Fundingmethodology: fast-tracked-fundingBy fast-tracking funds to pre-vetted organizations, we accelerate humanitarian impact because rapid disbursement enables timely delivery of aid during acute crisis phases.
- Integrated Clinical and Peer Mental Health Supportmethodology: clinical_and_peer_supportBy combining clinical mental health services with peer-based support, we more effectively address trauma among war-affected populations because peer relationships enhance trust and engagement alongside professional care.
- Local-First Funding Modelmethodology: local-partner-firstBy directing funds to local Ukrainian NGOs and aid initiatives, we achieve greater effectiveness and efficiency in humanitarian response because local organizations have proximity, contextual knowledge, and direct access to affected populations.
- Verified and Vetting-Based Grantmakingmethodology: due-diligence-vettingBy partnering only with verified, vetted grassroots organizations through legal and due diligence review, we ensure responsible, high-impact funding and accountability to donors, reducing risk and increasing transparency in crisis contexts.