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FRIENDS OF THE UKRAINIAN ARMED FORCES INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 921846115 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A12 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Medium ($1M-$10M) · ukrainerising.org
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$599K
net assets
$861K
employees
0
volunteers
5
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT THROUGH CHANNELING OF AID TO ADDRESS THE URGENT HUMANITARIAN DEMAND TRIGGERED BY THE CURRENT WAR IN UKRAINE WHILE PREPARING TO STRATEGICALLY SUPPORT RENWAL EFFORTS IN THE AREA.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Ukraine Rising Foundation supports humanitarian and resilience-building initiatives in Ukraine and for refugees in neighboring countries. It funds the delivery of medical supplies, armored ambulances, and humanitarian aid packages, and supports refugees, war orphans, and academic collaboration. Programs focus on immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts amid the war in Ukraine.

named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Armored Field Ambulances
Procured and distributed armored ambulances equipped with advanced medical systems to provide emergency care in high-risk areas of Ukraine.
First Aid Kits
Distributed over 2,000 military-grade first aid kits containing essential medical supplies to frontline personnel and civilians in Ukraine.
Generators to Medical Centers
Provided emergency generators to a key medical center in Kyiv during winter power outages to ensure uninterrupted medical services.
Humanitarian Aid Packages
Delivered over 15,000 40kg packages containing food, water, and hygiene supplies to vulnerable populations across Ukraine, including remote regions.
International Academic Collaboration
Provided matching funds to support partnerships between North American and Ukrainian universities, including access to academic resources and networking.
Refugee Support
Supported Ukrainian refugees in Hungary, Moldova, Poland, and Romania with shelter, food, transportation, and essential supplies.
STEM Summer Camp for War Orphans
Hosted a STEM-focused summer camp in Europe for 270 Ukrainian war orphans aged 13–18 to support education, resilience, and career development.
Specialized Medical Resources for Kyiv Hospitals
Supplied Kyiv medical centers with critical equipment including patient monitors, ECG machines, defibrillators, ultrasound systems, and hospital beds.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Ukraine War Humanitarian Relief 6 activities
    • Delivery of humanitarian aid packages across Ukraine
      Delivered over 15,000 humanitarian aid packages containing food, water, and hygiene supplies to vulnerable populations across Ukraine, including remote regions.
    • Distribution of military-grade first aid kits in Ukraine
      Distributed over 2,000 military-grade first aid kits containing vital medical supplies to civilians and frontline personnel in Ukraine.
    • Procurement and delivery of medical equipment to Kyiv medical centers
      Procured and delivered essential medical equipment including patient monitors, defibrillators, ultrasound systems, and hospital beds to medical centers in Kyiv.
    • Provision of armored field ambulances in high-risk areas of Ukraine
      Supported the procurement and distribution of armored field ambulances equipped with advanced medical devices to provide emergency medical care in high-risk areas of Ukraine.
    • Provision of emergency generators for medical centers in Kyiv
      Secured emergency generators to ensure uninterrupted power supply for a medical center in Kyiv during winter energy crises.
    • Support for Ukrainian refugees in neighboring countries
      Funded rescue operations and supported provision of transportation, shelter, food, and essential supplies for Ukrainian refugees in Hungary, Moldova, Poland, and Romania.
  • University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
    • Funding international academic collaborations between North American and Ukrainian universities
      Provided matching funding to support international academic collaborations between North American and Ukrainian universities.
  • Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
    • Support for STEM summer camp for war-affected Ukrainian students
      Supported a STEM summer camp in Europe in 2023 that served 270 war-affected Ukrainian high school students aged 13–18.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.20M
Contributions & grants$1.18M99%
Program service revenue$15K1%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$599K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$563K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$868K
Cash$22K
Investments$0
Liabilities$6K
Net assets$861K
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +110.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • ANDREW GAZIN — DIRECTOR
  • MARINA YUDBOROVSKY — DIRECTOR
  • PAULINA GAZIN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • North American universities Partner — Collaborated with the foundation through matching funding initiatives to support Ukrainian academic institutions and scholars.
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.

  • Crisis-to-Renewal Transition
    methodology: crisis-to-renewal transition
    By addressing immediate humanitarian needs during active conflict and simultaneously planning for post-crisis renewal, the organization aims to create a seamless transition from emergency response to sustainable recovery, ensuring long-term impact beyond relief.
  • Local Partner Collaboration
    methodology: local-partner-collaboration
    By partnering with local organizations in Ukraine, the organization ensures aid is delivered effectively and appropriately within existing infrastructure gaps, leveraging local knowledge and trust to increase program relevance and impact.
  • Youth Resilience Through Education
    methodology: youth-resilience-through-education
    By investing in educational and skill-building opportunities for war-affected youth, the organization fosters long-term human capital development, enabling future leadership and societal recovery in post-conflict Ukraine.