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THE INTERNATIONAL CHARITY FOUNDATION INC

BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 311612023 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · charityarmy.org
revenue
$106K
expenses
$68K
net assets
$62K
employees
mission · from form 990

The International Charity Foundation Inc improves lives and uplifts communities through sustainable non-profit programs

profile · synthesized from sources

The International Charity Foundation Inc, operating as Charity Army, is a nonprofit organization focused on humanitarian aid and social services. It addresses global and domestic crises including hunger, disaster relief, drug addiction, and support for vulnerable populations such as Holocaust survivors, seniors, veterans, and orphans of military personnel. The organization runs direct service programs and accepts donations, including cryptocurrency, to fund its initiatives.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

American Charity Museum
Virtual museum showcasing unique charity items and promoting the history of American charitable giving
Assistance for Victims of Disasters
Provides food, medicine, clean water, sanitation, and shelter to people affected by natural and man-made disasters globally, including children in shelters and animals in need
Fight Against Drug Addiction
Implements prevention and treatment programs to address drug addiction in the United States, promoting solutions to the national crisis
Holocaust Survivors Charity
Provides homecare, medical care, food, and social services to elderly Holocaust survivors in 21 countries
International Fight Against Hunger
Collects excess food from supermarkets, manufacturers, restaurants, and farmers markets and distributes it free of charge to soup kitchens, food pantries, and community food programs in New York
Keep the Kids Alive
Supports orphans of U.S. military/service members, firefighters, and police officers by providing educational and life opportunities
Services for Seniors & Veterans
Offers social services including benefits counseling, free cell phones, hearing aids, medical alert systems, legal help, and food services to low-income seniors and veterans
Support LGBTQ Community
Advocates for LGBTQ rights globally, combats discrimination, supports anti-bullying efforts, and funds LGBTQ human rights organizations
activities · 19 groups

What they do

  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 2 activities
    • Collect and distribute excess food in New York
      Collects excess food from supermarkets, manufacturers, restaurants, and farmers markets and delivers it free of charge to soup kitchens, food pantries, and community food programs across New York State.
    • Operate International Fight Against Hunger program
      Runs humanitarian efforts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Honduras, Venezuela, and Caribbean islands to combat hunger and provide food aid.
  • Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 2 activities
    • Implement local and international humanitarian programs
      Runs a range of humanitarian initiatives both locally and internationally, including aid distribution and disaster relief.
    • Provide immediate disaster relief
      Delivers food, shelter, water, medicine, and safe spaces for children to disaster survivors, and provides Child Safety Kits to affected families.
  • Ukraine War Humanitarian Relief 2 activities
    • Provide aid to Ukrainian refugees and conflict-affected populations
      Receives and distributes donations, food, medical supplies, and medicine to Ukrainian refugees and people affected by the conflict in Ukraine.
    • Provide targeted assistance to vulnerable family members of conflict victims
      Provides targeted financial and material aid to minor children, elderly, disabled individuals, and young mothers with children under three who are family members of those deceased or missing due to events on the Maidan and military operations in eastern Ukraine.
  • Hearing Health Services and Support 2 activities
    • Provide free hearing aids to seniors
      Assists seniors in obtaining free hearing aids as part of its support services.
    • Provide free or discounted communication devices to low-income seniors and veterans
      Operates the SaveLifeLine program, providing free cell phones or discounted phone service and free CaptionCall phones to individuals with hearing loss through an FCC-funded program.
  • Church and Congregation-Based Financial Aid 1 activity
    • Award grants for recovery assistance
      Provides financial assistance for recovery through grants.
  • Clean Water Infrastructure and Access 1 activity
    • Deliver water, sanitation, and hygiene support to displaced populations
      Provides safe water, sanitation, and hygiene support to displaced populations to prevent disease outbreaks such as cholera.
  • International Emergency Medical Relief 1 activity
    • Distribute humanitarian aid to low-income and impoverished populations
      Provides medical equipment, supplies, medicines, food, clothing, computers, electronic devices, and financial help to low-income and impoverished populations globally.
  • LGBTQ+ Community Grantmaking 1 activity
    • Empower LGBTQ human rights organizations worldwide
      Empowers hundreds of LGBTQ human rights organizations and defenders globally through funding and support.
  • Jewish Religious Institution Support 1 activity
    • Fund nonprofit religious organizations
      Funds nonprofit religious organizations including churches, monasteries, seminaries, and the Women’s League of America.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Operate "Keep the Kids Alive" program for orphaned children
      Collects and distributes clothes, shoes, school supplies, food, and medicine to orphaned children, including those affected by HIV/AIDS and children of military service members, firefighters, and police officers.
  • Local History Preservation and Education 1 activity
    • Operate American Charity Museum and virtual museum project
      Operates the American Charity Museum and a virtual museum project to document and inspire the history and future of American charitable giving by displaying charitable items online with donor-provided descriptions.
  • Direct Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children 1 activity
    • Provide financial and medical assistance to Chernobyl-affected children
      Provides long-term financial assistance and medical treatment in Europe for hundreds of children from Ukraine affected by the Chernobyl disaster.
  • Youth Substance Abuse Prevention Education 1 activity
    • Provide free educational materials and drug prevention programs
      Makes educational materials and drug prevention programs available free of charge to schools, youth organizations, and youth-serving individuals.
  • Holocaust Survivor Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide homecare and social services to elderly Jewish Holocaust survivors
      Provides homecare, medical care, food, and other assistance to elderly Jewish Holocaust survivors in 21 countries.
  • Home-Delivered Meals for Seniors and Homebound 1 activity
    • Provide nutrition, medical alert, and safety programs for seniors
      Offers nutrition programs with nutritious meals, free medical alert systems with waterproof pendants, and Silver Alert bracelets for seniors with dementia to enhance safety and emergency response.
  • Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
    • Provide social services and benefits counseling for seniors and veterans
      Provides social services, benefits counseling on health insurance and food stamps, family caregiver support, and free legal counseling to seniors and veterans.
  • Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
    • Provide treatment, prevention, and intervention services
      Offers treatment, prevention, and intervention services to children, teens, and adults in need.
  • Animal Welfare and Rescue Support 1 activity
    • Support animals affected by disasters and cruelty
      Supports life-saving efforts for animals affected by disasters and cruelty, helping thousands find shelter and loving homes.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Distribute humanitarian aid to charity organizations in New Independent States
      Distributes humanitarian aid to charity organizations in the New Independent States for distribution under government control.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$106K
Contributions & grants$106K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$68K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$62K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$62K
2 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +518.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • Galyna Kniazeva — Director
  • Mitya Bykov — Director
relationships · 29

Who they work with

  • American Charity Museum Network — Non-profit organization operated by The International Charity Foundation, Inc. (Charity Army)
  • Charity Navigator Network — Registered and searchable by EIN (311612023) on Charity Navigator
  • Charity Navigator Network — Registered member listed in Charity Navigator database.
  • Charity Organizations Partner — Partner organizations in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, African, Asian, and Latin America countries that receive and distribute humanitarian aid.
  • Charity Organizations Partner — Source of donated humanitarian aid including medical supplies, food, and financial help.
  • Churches Partner — Donor partners that provide medical equipment, supplies, medicines, food, clothing, computers, electronic devices, and financial help.
  • Churches Partner — Source of donated humanitarian aid including medical supplies, food, and financial help.
  • Congress Government — Engages with U.S. Congress to advocate for LGBTQ rights, including the Equality Act and opposition to anti-LGBTQ legislation.
  • Dun & Bradstreet Network — Registered member with D-U-N-S Number lookup
  • Dun & Bradstreet Network — Registered with Dun & Bradstreet (DUNS number lookup).
  • FCC Government — Funds the CaptionCall program that provides free phones to individuals with hearing loss.
  • Government Agencies Government — Donor partners that provide medical equipment, supplies, medicines, food, clothing, computers, electronic devices, and financial help.
  • Government Agencies Government — Source of donated humanitarian aid including medical supplies, food, and financial help.
  • Local Shelter Fund Partner — Partner organization receiving donations to support life-saving efforts for animals in disaster and cruelty situations.
  • Minister of Social Protection, Kiev, Ukraine Government — Received Letters of Thanks from the Minister of Social Protection in Kiev, Ukraine, acknowledging assistance provided.
  • New York State Department of Law - Bureau of Charities Government — Registered charity in New York State
  • New York State Department of State, Division of Corporations Government — Registered with New York State charities registry.
  • Nonprofit VOTE Network — Proud registered member
  • UN’s World Food Program Government — Cited as a source for global hunger statistics in program context.
  • United States Government — Engages U.S. private and government institutions in fundraising and awareness efforts for Ukraine.
  • Women’s League of America Partner — Recipient of financial assistance from The International Charity Foundation Inc.
  • commercial companies Partner — Donor partners that provide medical equipment, supplies, medicines, food, clothing, computers, electronic devices, and financial help.
  • commercial companies Partner — Source of donated humanitarian aid including medical supplies, food, and financial help.
  • front-line substance use disorders professionals Partner — Collaborates with frontline professionals in substance use disorders to support education initiatives.
  • key thought leaders Partner — Works with thought leaders to advance advocacy efforts and reduce stigma around substance use disorders.
  • philanthropic organizations Partner — Donor partners that provide medical equipment, supplies, medicines, food, clothing, computers, electronic devices, and financial help.
  • philanthropic organizations Partner — Source of donated humanitarian aid including medical supplies, food, and financial help.
  • private citizens Partner — Donor partners that provide medical equipment, supplies, medicines, food, clothing, computers, electronic devices, and financial help.
  • private citizens Partner — Source of donated humanitarian aid including medical supplies, food, and financial help.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Child-Centered Disaster Relief
    methodology: child-centered disaster relief
    By providing Child Safety Kits in shelters, the organization supports children’s emotional and physical well-being after disasters because safe, structured spaces for play and study mitigate trauma and restore a sense of normalcy.
  • Food Rescue to Reduce Insecurity and Waste
    methodology: food_rescue
    By rescuing surplus food from commercial and agricultural sources and redistributing it to community food programs, the organization reduces food insecurity and food waste because surplus food that would otherwise be discarded is redirected to populations in need.
  • Prevention Through Delayed Initiation of Substance Use
    methodology: prevention-through-delayed-initiation
    By focusing substance use prevention efforts on delaying the onset of alcohol or drug use, the organization reduces long-term risk of addiction because later initiation is strongly associated with lower rates of substance use disorders.
  • Surplus Redistribution for Humanitarian Aid
    methodology: surplus-redistribution
    By collecting surplus consumer goods and financial donations in the USA and channeling them through partner charities in recipient countries, the organization addresses humanitarian needs in targeted regions because this model efficiently repurposes available resources to meet critical gaps in low-income populations.
  • WASH Interventions in Emergencies
    methodology: WASH-in-emergencies
    By delivering water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in post-disaster settings, the organization prevents disease outbreaks because access to clean water and sanitation is a critical barrier to the spread of infectious diseases in crisis-affected populations.