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UKRAINIAN HABITAT FUND
BROOKLYN, NY · EIN 882354296 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P60 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · ukrainianhabitatfund.org
revenue
$268K
expenses
$257K
net assets
$52K
employees
0
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

THE UKRAINIAN HABITAT FUND (UHF) IS AN ORGANIZATION FOUNDED TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR UKRAINIANS COMING TO THE UNITED STATES SEEKING REFUGE DUE TO THE ONGOING FULL-SCALE WAR. WE ASPIRE TO PROVIDE THE CRITICAL SUPPORT THAT WILL ALLOW FOR HEALING AND A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE TO UKRAINIANS IN THEIR TIME OF GREATEST NEED.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Ukrainian Habitat Fund (UHF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing housing and support services for Ukrainians displaced by the ongoing war. It offers safe, affordable housing in New York City to refugee families and wounded individuals seeking medical care, while also coordinating access to mental health support, education, and employment opportunities. The organization partners with local institutions to support integration and long-term stability.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    THE FUND PROVIDES HOUSING FOR WOUNDED UKRAINIAN HEROES AND CIVILIANS WHO ARRIVED IN THE UNITED STATES TO RECEIVE PROSTHETICS, REHABILITATION, AND ADDITIONAL MEDICAL CARE.
  2. #2 $0
    PROVIDING HOME ESSENTIALS TO FAMILIES AND COORDINATING DRIVES & PLEDGE CAMPAIGNS TO COLLECT AND SHIP NECESSARY ITEMS TO UKRAINE.
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Housing & Family Assistance
Provides safe and affordable housing in New York City for displaced Ukrainian families, including lease support and home essentials.
Logistics & Support
Coordinates donation drives and pledge campaigns to collect and ship home essentials to Ukraine and support refugee families in NYC.
Special Projects & Initiatives
Partners with organizations like KIND DEEDS, The Met Opera, Ukrainian Museum, and PROTEZ Foundation to expand housing and integration support.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Ukraine War Humanitarian Relief 2 activities
    • Coordinating donation drives and shipping home essentials to Ukraine
      Organizes donation drives and pledge campaigns to collect and ship essential household items to support families in Ukraine affected by the war.
    • Providing housing and support for Ukrainian civilians and veterans receiving medical care in the U.S.
      Secures housing for wounded Ukrainian veterans, soldiers, and civilians coming to the United States for medical treatment, including prosthetics and rehabilitation, in partnership with organizations such as KIND DEEDS.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Facilitating access to mental health, education, and employment services for displaced Ukrainians
      Partners with service providers to connect displaced Ukrainian families with mental health support, educational opportunities, and job placement resources in New York City.
  • Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
    • Providing housing for Ukrainian refugees and displaced families in New York City
      Provides safe, temporary housing for Ukrainian refugees, including families and individuals displaced by the war, through secured leases and housing assistance in New York City. Support typically spans a 12-month period to facilitate acclimation to life in the United States.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$268K
Contributions & grants$268K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$257K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$52K
Cash$31K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$52K
Liquid reserves1.4 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +9.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • GABRIELLA OROS — CO-FOUNDER
  • KATE KALMYKOV — LEGAL COUNSEL
  • LIDIYA OROS — CO-FOUNDER
  • PAUL OSTLING — TREASURER
  • ROBERT PERL — CO-PRESIDENT
  • TOM BIRCHARD — CO-PRESIDENT
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • Alina Partner — Refugee family recipient of housing assistance from Ukrainian Habitat Fund
  • Bucha Government — City of origin for displaced family supported by the organization
  • Chelsea Piers Partner — Offers sports activities for children supported by the Ukrainian Habitat Fund.
  • KIND DEEDS Partner — Collaborates to provide temporary housing for Ukrainian soldiers coming to the U.S. for medical care.
  • Metropolitan Opera Partner — Engaged in a collaborative project to support Ukrainian habitat-related initiatives.
  • PROTEZ FOUNDATION Partner — Joint initiative supporting Ukrainian habitat and relief efforts.
  • Rudolf Steiner School Partner — Provides free education to children supported by the Ukrainian Habitat Fund.
  • Ukraine Take Shelter Partner — Platform through which the organization connected with host families in Spain.
  • Ukrainian Habitat Fund supporters Partner — Collaborates with individual supporters and donors to provide housing for refugee families.
  • Ukrainian Museum Partner — Partnership focused on cultural and habitat support initiatives for Ukrainians.
  • Veselka Partner — Partner organization connected through leadership; supports Ukrainian community initiatives.
  • network of partners Partner — Collaborates with partner organizations to provide mental health support, education, and job opportunities to displaced families.
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.

  • Community-Partnered Placement Strategy
    methodology: community_partnership_housing
    By partnering with local communities, individuals, and organizations, we secure housing and support services for Ukrainian refugee families, because leveraging community networks increases housing capacity, fosters local integration, and strengthens long-term social support systems.
  • Housing-First Approach for Refugee Resettlement
    methodology: housing_first
    By providing immediate, temporary housing to Ukrainian refugees and displaced families, we enable cultural and social acclimation, healing, and access to education and safety, because securing stable shelter is foundational to engaging with other support services and achieving long-term recovery and integration.
  • Integrated Support Services Model
    methodology: integrated_support_services
    By combining housing placement with coordinated access to mental health, education, and employment services through partner organizations, we support holistic integration and long-term stability for displaced Ukrainian families, because comprehensive, wraparound support addresses the interconnected barriers to successful resettlement.
  • School-Proximate Housing Placement
    methodology: school-proximate_housing_placement
    By placing refugee families in housing located near schools, we support children's educational continuity and family stability, because proximity to educational institutions reduces barriers to enrollment and attendance, reinforcing academic progress and social integration.
  • Story-Based Engagement for Empathy Building
    methodology: story-based_engagement
    By using personal storytelling to share the experiences of Ukrainian refugees, we build empathy and connection with the public and supporters, because narrative engagement fosters emotional resonance and increases community support and donor engagement more effectively than factual reporting alone.