irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $7KPublish scholarly works on Ukrainian history, culture and to promote research and journalism.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Commission for the Study and Preservation of Vynnychenko's Heritage
Specialized research body focused on publishing and analyzing the works and diaries of writer and political figure Volodymyr Vynnychenko
Institute of Shevchenko Studies
Academic section dedicated to research on Taras Shevchenko, producing scholarly monographs and critical editions
Musicology Section
Research unit focused on Ukrainian musical heritage, responsible for editing and publishing collections of religious and folk music
Shevchenko Yearbook (Richnyk Shevchenka)
Annual publication series dedicated to the life and work of Taras Shevchenko, featuring scholarly articles and conference proceedings
The Annals of the Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences in the U.S.
Flagship scholarly journal publishing peer-reviewed research in Ukrainian history, literature, and culture, issued in volumes since 1951
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Jewish and Cultural Heritage Archives 2 activities
- Maintenance of a research library and archival collectionsManages a library with approximately 55,000 volumes and archival holdings exceeding 500,000 items, recognized as the largest collection of Ukrainian cultural and historical materials outside Ukraine. Provides access to scholars and institutions globally and loans materials for exhibitions.
- Support and facilitation of scholarly researchOffers research opportunities and resources to scholars and students from universities including Columbia, Oxford, Sorbonne, and institutions in Ukraine. Maintains an archivist and librarian to support access to collections and scholarly inquiry.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Operation of a scholarly membership associationFunctions as a learned society with structured membership categories including Fellows, Corresponding Members, and Research Associates. Maintains organizational leadership roles such as president, learned secretary, and executive office staff to support governance and administration.
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Ukrainian Cultural Preservation Programs 1 activity
- Organization of academic and cultural eventsPlans and sponsors lectures, conferences, seminars, concerts, and art exhibitions to promote Ukrainian arts and sciences. Events have included anniversary conferences, commemorations of Taras Shevchenko, and performances of music by Ukrainian diaspora composers, held at venues such as the Ukrainian Institute of America and the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington, DC.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Publication of scholarly works on Ukrainian studiesProduces and publishes academic books, journals, and monographs on Ukrainian literature, history, culture, and music, including the long-running Annals series and critical editions of diaries, biographies, and folk traditions. Over 140 volumes have been published, with recent works appearing in English to broaden accessibility.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$123K
Contributions & grants$50K41%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$73K59%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$86K
Program expenses72%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$30K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2.40M
Cash$1.52M
Investments$657K
Liabilities$539
Net assets$2.40M
Liquid reserves302.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +9.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- Albert Kipa PhD — President and acting Treasurer
- Anna Procyk PhD — Learned Secretary
- Mykola Doliba PhD — Board Member
- Myroslava Znayenko — Board Member
- Theodor Kostiuk PhD — Board Member
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- East-European Fund Funder — Provided financial support for joint publications with the Naukove Tovarystvo im. Shevchenka (NTSh), enabling the release of key Ukrainian literary and historical texts.
- Embassy of Ukraine Partner — Co-sponsored an event commemorating the 204th anniversary of the birth of Taras Shevchenko.
- MATI (Music at the Institute) Partner — Co-sponsored a concert featuring music by Ukrainian diaspora composers at the Ukrainian Institute of America.
- Muhlenberg College Partner — Institution where Dr. Albert Kipa served as professor and department chair for 46 years.
- Naukove Tovarystvo im. Shevchenka (NTSh) Partner — Collaborated on the publication of several literary works, including those by Malaniuk, Os’machka, and Kulish, with material support from the East-European Fund.
- Shevchenko Scientific Society Partner — Collaborates with the Academy on scholarly and cultural events.
- Shevchenko Scientific Society (NTSh) Washington DC chapter Partner — Co-sponsored an event commemorating the 204th anniversary of the birth of Taras Shevchenko.
- Slavic Institute of the Czech Academy of Arts and Sciences in Prague Partner — Collaborates with the Academy on scholarly and cultural events.
- Smoloskyp publishing house Partner — Collaborated on the publication of Volodymyr Vynnychenko's diary volume 3
- The Harriman Institute of Columbia University Partner — Collaborates with the Academy on scholarly and cultural events.
- Ukrainian Engineers Society of America (Washington DC chapter) Partner — Co-sponsored an event commemorating the 204th anniversary of the birth of Taras Shevchenko.
- Ukrainian Free University Partner — Institution in Munich, Germany, where Dr. Albert Kipa served as rector from 2004 to 2007 and helped secure its institutional continuity.
- Ukrainian Museum Partner — Partnered to provide exhibits for the "Full Circle" exhibition on Ukraine's independence movement.
- Ukrainian Museum in New York Partner — Collaborates with the Academy on scholarly and cultural events.
- Ukrainian Research Institute of Harvard University Partner — Collaborates with the Academy on scholarly and cultural events.
- University of Pennsylvania Partner — Institution where Dr. Albert Kipa earned his PhD in German literature and defended his dissertation in 1972.
- Наукове Товариство ім. Шевченка в Америці Partner — Dr. Albert Kipa is a full member and board member of the Shevchenko Scientific Society in America.
- Темпора Partner — Co-published the book "Spohady pro Lesiu Ukrainku" (Memories about Lesia Ukrainka).
- Українська Вільна Академія Наук у США Network — Dr. Albert Kipa is an active member and long-term president of the Ukrainian Academy of Arts & Sciences in the US.
strategies · 3
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.
- Advancing Ukrainian Scholarship Through Publication and Disseminationmethodology: scholarly_publicationBy publishing peer-reviewed academic works and disseminating them in English, the organization advances Ukrainian studies and increases public awareness, because accessible, high-quality research strengthens both academic discourse and cultural visibility in the U.S.
- Building a Structured Academic Network to Sustain Cultural Scholarshipmethodology: scholarly_networkBy organizing scholars through a formal membership and advancement system, the organization fosters sustained academic engagement and cultural continuity, because structured recognition of scholarly contribution strengthens institutional cohesion and incentivizes intellectual output.
- Integrating Research, Public Education, and Cultural Events to Amplify Impactmethodology: integrated_research_and_public_engagementBy combining scholarly conferences, public exhibitions, and symposia with academic publishing, the organization broadens the reach of Ukrainian studies, because integrating research with public-facing programming strengthens cultural preservation and deepens engagement across academic and general audiences.