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Humanitarian Innovation Group Inc
New York, NY · EIN 921018412 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · hig-global.org
revenue
$237K
expenses
$218K
net assets
$19K
employees
0
program ratio
48%
mission · from form 990

International Humanitarian Aid and Development Nonprofit serving refugees, Internally displaced persons,and others affected by conflict.

profile · synthesized from sources

Humanitarian Innovation Group Inc is an international humanitarian aid and development nonprofit serving refugees, internally displaced persons, and others affected by conflict. The organization operates programs in Ukraine and Poland, with initiatives extending to Japan, focusing on education, emergency relief, and resettlement. It partners with local and international organizations to deliver services and promote locally-led development.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Humanitarian Hub
Membership-based logistics and coordination hub in Warsaw, Poland, offering office space, storage, transportation coordination, and advisory services for NGOs and organizations supporting Ukraine.
Innovation Learning Labs
Extracurricular educational centers in Ukraine that provide hands-on science and technology learning for children, with teacher training and community space revitalization.
Japan Program
Relocation and development program for Ukrainian evacuees in Japan, providing asylum support, job placement, housing coordination, and legal assistance.
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 2 activities
    • Employment and integration programs for refugees in Japan
      Pilots and operates employment and integration programs in Japan that include job training, housing, social support, and connections to local employers to support refugees’ long-term financial independence and social integration.
    • Refugee relocation and resettlement support
      Coordinates international relocation and resettlement programs for refugees, including evacuees from Ukraine to Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Provides comprehensive support for asylum applications, housing, visas, and social services, with an established program for Ukrainian evacuees relocating to Japan.
  • Ukraine War Humanitarian Relief 1 activity
    • Humanitarian aid distribution and emergency relief for refugees and displaced persons
      Provides emergency relief and humanitarian aid to refugees and displaced persons affected by conflict, including coordination of one of the largest refugee centers in Warsaw, Poland, and delivery of support to over 65,000 Ukrainian refugees through logistics, fundraising, and problem-solving. Operates a major humanitarian aid center converted from a global exposition center in Warsaw.
  • Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
    • Refugee skills and vocational training programs
      Offers training programs in language, programming, sewing, and accounting to support refugees’ financial independence and workforce readiness.
  • Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
    • Science and innovation education programs in Ukraine and Poland
      Provides access to modern educational tools through science masterclasses in Poland and Innovation Learning Labs in Ukraine. Established the first national science center in Kyiv in partnership with the Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and served as principal consultant and exhibition designer for Ukraine’s first math museum.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Establishment and expansion of Innovation Learning Labs in Ukraine
      Established the first Innovation Learning Lab in Ternopil, Ukraine in January 2023 and finalized reconstruction plans for additional labs in Vinnytsia, Kamianske, Pereiaslave, and Nizhyn, including exhibit manufacturing and training program development.
    • Logistics and infrastructure support for humanitarian operations
      Operates a 6,000 sq. m storage and logistics center with joint purchasing and transportation capabilities to support humanitarian aid delivery. Converts industrial spaces, including a factory in Warsaw, into membership-based hubs offering storage, office, and exhibit space for operational use.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$237K
Contributions & grants$236K100%
Program service revenue$1K0%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$218K
Program expenses48%
Admin / overhead52%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$18K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$19K
Cash$19K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$19K
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
2 years on record · 2022–2023 · YoY revenue +5193.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Emily Schroen Secretary 40 $17K
board members · 2
  • Krzysztof Szczesny — President & CEO
  • Robert Szczesny — Vice President
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • Junior Academy of Sciences of Ukraine Partner — Collaborated with Robert Szczęsny to establish the first national science center in Kyiv.
  • Kowa Food Partner — Collaborates with HIG to support Ukrainian evacuees in relocating to Japan.
  • Ministry of Education (Ukraine) Government — Supporting the establishment of Innovation Learning Labs across Ukraine.
  • Ministry of Family, Youth and Sport (Ukraine) Government — Collaborating to expand Innovation Learning Labs to multiple cities in Ukraine.
  • NGO, business, and government partners across Poland and Ukraine Partner — Network of NGO, business, and government partners across Poland and Ukraine providing collaborative support through the hub
  • Pontepacis - Bridge of Peace Partner — Collaborates with HIG to support Ukrainian evacuees in relocating to Japan.
  • affiliated local partners Partner — Collaborates with affiliated local partners to share donor information for fundraising purposes.
  • local community centers and groups Partner — Partnering to revitalize community spaces and deliver educational programs in Ukraine.
  • partners in Japan Partner — Collaborates with partners in Japan to pilot employment and asylum programs for refugees.
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.

  • Collaborative Coordination Hubs
    methodology: collaborative_hub_model
    By establishing collaborative hubs in crisis zones, we improve the efficiency, transparency, and coordination of humanitarian aid because shared infrastructure and real-time logistics coordination reduce duplication and increase accountability.
  • End-to-End Refugee Empowerment
    methodology: end_to_end_refugee_empowerment
    By designing comprehensive, integrated solutions that span immediate aid to long-term recovery, we enable refugees to rebuild their lives because holistic support addresses interconnected barriers to stability and self-reliance.
  • Innovation-Driven Humanitarian Response
    methodology: innovation_sharing
    By identifying, evaluating, and disseminating innovative solutions developed by crisis-affected people, we improve humanitarian effectiveness because locally-grounded innovation leads to more relevant, scalable, and dignified interventions.
  • Locally-Led Development Model
    methodology: locally_led_development
    By partnering with local community centers and groups to deliver education, revitalize spaces, and train leaders, we empower communities to lead their own development because local ownership increases relevance, sustainability, and impact of interventions.