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UKRAINIAN AMERICAN FREEDOM FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 160985872 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · uaff.org
revenue
$353K
expenses
$231K
net assets
$822K
employees
0
volunteers
20
program ratio
65%
mission · from form 990

FORUMS, SEMINARS, AND PUBLICATIONS TO INFORM THE PUBLIC CONCERNING EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL, HISTORICAL, INTERNATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY TOPICS RELATING TO DEMOCRATIC AND ECONOMIC REFORM DEVELOPMENTS IN UKRAINE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Ukrainian American Freedom Foundation supports Ukraine's democratic development through humanitarian aid and educational programs. It provides medical relief, protective equipment, and support for refugees, widows, and orphans. The organization also conducts advocacy in the U.S. and runs cultural and informational initiatives to promote Ukraine's history and sovereignty.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $54K
    CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS REGARDING INFORMATION ON CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, HISTORICAL, INTERNATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY TOPICS RELATING TO DEMOCRATIC AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS IN UKRAINE.
  2. #2 $28K
    COMPILING AND DISTRIBUTING INFORMATION ON CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, HISTORICAL,INTERNATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY TOPICS RELATING TO DEMOCRATIC AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS IN UKRAINE. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES WITH SCHOOL, YOUTH, AND SENIOR CITIZEN GROUPS, BENEFITTING THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. THIS INCLUDES ZIMOVYJ TABIR (WINTER YOUTH CAMP).
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Advocacy
Petitions U.S. representatives to supply more sophisticated defense aid to Ukraine
Education
Runs educational and informational programs about Ukrainian history, culture, language, and democratic development
Protection
Supplies personal protective equipment such as vests and helmets to Ukrainian civil defense and civilians
Saving Lives
Provides medical relief including tourniquets and other emergency medical supplies to Ukraine
Widows and Orphans Fund
Provides financial and material support to widows and orphans in Ukraine affected by the conflict
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Ukraine War Humanitarian Relief 5 activities
    • Conducting public awareness outreach through digital platforms
      Conducts outreach through social media and blog posts to raise awareness about Ukraine and the organization’s aid efforts.
    • Delivering humanitarian aid to Ukraine
      Provides humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, including medical supplies, personal protective equipment, vehicles, and radios, in partnership with organizations such as Help for Ukraine.
    • Operating the Widows & Orphans Fund
      Leads all efforts related to the Widows & Orphans Fund, which provides targeted support to families affected by the conflict in Ukraine.
    • Organizing fundraising events for Ukraine aid
      Organizes fundraisers and events to support humanitarian and educational aid efforts for Ukraine.
    • Providing long-term medical relief to Ukraine
      Has provided medical relief to Ukraine for over 25 years, including the supply of tourniquets and other critical medical equipment for civilians.
  • Ukrainian Cultural Preservation Programs 4 activities
    • Compiling and distributing information on Ukraine and conducting community outreach programs
      Compiles and distributes information on democratic and economic developments in Ukraine and conducts community activities with school, youth, and senior citizen groups, including the Zimovyj Tabir (Winter Youth Camp).
    • Implementing educational programs on Ukrainian history, culture, and language
      Delivers educational programs focused on Ukrainian history, culture, religious beliefs, and language to promote cultural awareness and preservation.
    • Operating a local chapter at the Ukrainian Cultural Center Dnipro
      Operates a local chapter at the Ukrainian Cultural Center Dnipro in Buffalo, NY, hosting hundreds of cultural and community events annually.
    • Organizing educational and cultural conferences and seminars
      Organizes conferences and seminars to inform the public about cultural, educational, historical, and international topics related to democratic and economic developments in Ukraine.
  • Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
    • Funding educational, humanitarian, and medical initiatives in Ukraine
      Funds educational and developmental institutions to support democratic and free market processes and to provide humanitarian and medical assistance in Ukraine.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Advancing Ukraine's democratic sovereignty
      Provides support for Ukraine's democratic sovereignty through sustained advocacy and public education efforts since 1970.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$353K
Contributions & grants$342K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$7K2%
Other revenue$4K
expenses
Total expenses$231K
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead35%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$63K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$961K
Cash$185K
Investments$28K
Liabilities$138K
Net assets$822K
Liquid reserves11.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +14.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 10
  • ANDRIJ DOBRIANSKY — SECRETARY
  • BOHDAN CHERNIAWSKI — MEMBER
  • CHRISTINE BALKO — VICE PRESIDENT
  • EMIL BANDRIWSKY — TREASURER
  • IHOR DIACZUN — MEMBER
  • MYKOLA HRYCKOWIAN — MEMBER
  • OLYA SOROKA — MEMBER
  • PAVLO BANDRIWSKY — MEMBER
  • WALTER ZARYCKYJ — PRESIDENT
  • ZENYA BROZYNA — MEMBER
relationships · 13

Who they work with

  • Center for US Ukraine Relations Partner — Recommended resource for learning about Ukraine and U.S.-Ukraine relations.
  • Help for Ukraine Partner — Local partner organization collaborating with UAFF to supply personal protective equipment to Ukraine.
  • Help for Ukraine Partner — Local partner organization collaborating with UAFF to supply personal protective equipment.
  • Institute For The Study of War Partner — Source recommended for staying informed on conflict updates in Ukraine.
  • Organization for the Defense of Four Freedoms for Ukraine Partner — Co-located Ukrainian American organization at the Dnipro cultural center.
  • Ukrainian American Youth Association Partner — Co-located Ukrainian American organization at the Dnipro cultural center.
  • Ukrainian Congress Committee of America Partner — Co-located Ukrainian American organization at the Dnipro cultural center.
  • Ukrainian Congress Committee of America Partner — Recommended organization for engagement with Ukrainian-American communities.
  • Ukrainian Cultural Center Dnipro Partner — Hosts UAFF Buffalo operations at its community center facility.
  • Ukrainian Federal Credit Union Partner — Co-located Ukrainian American organization at the Dnipro cultural center.
  • Ukrainians of Buffalo Partner — Local community organization recommended for engagement with Ukrainian diaspora.
  • Women’s Association for the Defense of Four Freedoms for Ukraine Partner — Co-located Ukrainian American organization at the Dnipro cultural center.
  • Zimovyj Tabir Partner — Collaborates on winter youth camp programming as part of community engagement with youth groups.
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-Led Volunteer Leadership Model
    methodology: community-led_volunteer_leadership
    By drawing leadership from the Ukrainian-American community and allied experts, the organization ensures culturally informed and responsive action because local knowledge and diaspora engagement increase legitimacy, trust, and operational relevance.
  • Integrated Humanitarian and Cultural Support
    methodology: integrated_humanitarian_and_cultural_support
    By combining humanitarian aid with educational and cultural programming, the organization strengthens Ukraine's sovereignty and resilience because material support alone is insufficient without the preservation of national identity and public morale.
  • Policy Advocacy for U.S. Defense Support
    methodology: policy_advocacy
    By advocating for increased U.S. government defense aid to Ukraine, the organization aims to influence foreign policy outcomes because sustained military and strategic backing from the U.S. is critical to Ukraine’s ability to resist aggression and maintain sovereignty.
  • Public Education on Democratic Reform
    methodology: public_education_outreach
    By using forums, seminars, and publications to inform the public about democratic and economic reform in Ukraine, the organization fosters civic engagement because informed diaspora and allied publics are more likely to support sustained reform and resistance efforts.
  • Urgency-Driven Project Development
    methodology: urgency-driven_project_development
    By adapting project focus based on current urgency, the organization achieves timely impact at both national and grassroots levels because rapidly evolving conflict conditions require flexible, responsive interventions.