irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $851To supply educational material for teachers of teh community to assist in educational English studies to new immigrants joining our community.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Capital District School of Ukrainian Studies
Provides instruction in Ukrainian language, music, and arts to children in the diaspora community.
Community Grant Program
Offers financial support to projects and organizations aligned with promoting Ukrainian language, culture, and arts.
Immigration and Social Services Assistance
Provides referrals and support in immigration, health, legal, and senior assistance for community members.
Learn Ukrainian Folk Dance
Cultural program offering Ukrainian folk dance education, hosted in partnership with Zorepad Dance Ensemble.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Fund projects related to Ukrainian language, culture, and artsFunds organizations and individuals to support projects related to Ukrainian language, culture, and arts.
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Ukrainian Cultural Preservation Programs 1 activity
- Promote Ukrainian language and cultural educationOffers educational programs to promote the study and appreciation of the Ukrainian language and culture, including instruction in Ukrainian language, music, and arts for children.
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
- Provide community support servicesProvides community services including immigration, social, health, legal, and senior assistance or referrals.
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ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
- Support English language instruction for new immigrantsSupplies educational materials to community teachers to support English language instruction for new immigrants.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$853K
Contributions & grants$795K93%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$54K6%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$86K
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$12K
Grants paid out$29K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.84M
Cash$862K
Investments$752K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.84M
Liquid reserves224.3 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +1494.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- ALISA SERDYUK — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH BARAN — 1ST VICE CHAIRPERSON
- IRENE SKALIJ — BOARD MEMBER
- LUBA KUSHNIR — TREASURER
- MELANIE SEMBRAT — BOARD MEMBER
- MYKOLA FIL — BOARD MEMBER
- ROMAN KARPISHKA — CHAIRMAN
- TANYA PETROFF — BOARD MEMBER
- TARAS MYSHCHUK — 2ND VICE CHAIRPERSON
- VASYL DOVGAN — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- 518 Ukrainians Partner — Partner group for community information, events, and discussions.
- Capital District School of Ukrainian Studies Partner — Partner institution providing Ukrainian language, music, and arts education for children.
- SS. Peter and Paul Parish Partner — Catholic parish serving the Ukrainian community in Cohoes, NY.
- St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church Partner — Place of worship serving the Ukrainian community in Troy, NY.
- Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Holy Cross Partner — Place of worship serving the Ukrainian community in Watervliet, NY.
- Ukrainian National Women's League Partner — Collaborates on community cultural and women's activities.
- Zorepad Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Partner — Partner organization offering Ukrainian folk dance instruction.
- current member Partner — Current members serve as sponsors for new membership applicants.
strategies · 2
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.
- Cultural Education as Integration and Preservationmethodology: cultural_educationBy teaching Ukrainian language, music, and arts, the organization strengthens cultural identity among children and immigrants, which supports both heritage preservation and smoother integration into American society, because shared cultural practices build community cohesion and individual belonging.
- Cultural Grantmaking to Expand Reachmethodology: cultural-grantmakingBy funding external projects in Ukrainian language, culture, and arts, the organization amplifies its impact beyond direct programming, because grantmaking enables broader community participation and decentralized cultural innovation.