irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $550KHUMANITARIAN AID ACCOUNT - 01 - SUPPORT REFUGEES - MEDICAL SUPPLIES - WARM CLOTHES - LOGISTICS - PORTABLE GENERATORS - WORK TO SUPPORT DISPLACED CHILDREN - LVIV CHILDRENS HOSPITAL/REHAB CENTER
- #2 $214KHUMANITARIAN AID ACCOUNT- 02 - DEMINING ROBOTS - INSTALL WATER PUMPS - OPTICAL EQUIPMENT - INDIVIDUAL FIRST AID KITS (IFAKS) - COMPUTERS - TABLETS - AMBULANCES
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Humanitarian Aid Account - 01
Provides medical supplies, warm clothes, logistics support, and portable generators to refugees and medical facilities in Ukraine, including the Lviv Children's Hospital and Rehab Center.
Humanitarian Aid Account - 02
Delivers demining robots, water pumps, optical equipment, individual first aid kits (IFAKs), computers, tablets, and ambulances to Ukraine.
Operation Against the Cold
Winter relief initiative providing cold-weather supplies such as warm clothing and heating equipment to Ukrainians during winter months.
StandWithUkraine Campaigns
Public advocacy and fundraising campaigns mobilizing the Ukrainian American community and allies to support Ukraine through donations and political action.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Ukrainian Cultural Preservation Programs 2 activities
- Build organizational capacity within the Ukrainian American communityUnites nearly 30 national Ukrainian American organizations under the UCCA National Council, establishes local branches based on membership criteria, and expands humanitarian partnerships to increase aid delivery capacity.
- Organize national conventions and commemorative eventsPlans and hosts major gatherings including the XXIII Congress of Ukrainians in America and the UNR Conference, along with commemorations such as the Heavenly Hundred and Holodomor events. These include virtual and in-person formats, often involving publication of commemorative materials like a Convention Book.
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Ukraine War Humanitarian Relief 1 activity
- Deliver humanitarian aid to UkraineProvides humanitarian assistance including medical supplies, warm clothes, portable generators, ambulances, water pumps, drones, demining robots, optical equipment, individual first aid kits (IFAKs), computers, tablets, and clean water solutions; supports displaced children, Lviv Children's Hospital/Rehab Center, and victims of flooding. Delivers aid through organized convoys and partnerships, with documented efforts over multiple periods including five-month campaigns and ongoing support.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Host webinars and online engagement programsConducts webinars and promotes online participation opportunities for members and supporters, including virtual conferences and commemorative events.
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Facility-Based Service Delivery 1 activity
- Operate national and Washington, D.C. officesMaintains a national office in New York, NY, and a Washington, D.C. bureau to coordinate operations, advocacy, and communications.
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Promote civic engagement among Ukrainian AmericansEncourages voter registration, participation in U.S. elections, and completion of the U.S. Census among Ukrainian Americans to strengthen community representation and political voice.
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Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
- Publish reports on humanitarian aid and fundraising activitiesProduces periodic humanitarian aid reports, including one-year, three-year, 50th, and 100th reports, documenting the scope and impact of fundraising and assistance efforts for transparency and accountability.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conduct advocacy for U.S. policy support of UkraineEngages in sustained advocacy efforts urging U.S. government action, including maintaining sanctions on Russia and Nord Stream 2, supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty over Crimea, opposing Russian aggression, and securing aid inclusion in U.S. spending packages. Includes organizing letter-writing campaigns, issuing public statements, and mobilizing constituents to contact Congress and the White House.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.37M
Contributions & grants$1.24M91%
Program service revenue$12K1%
Investment income$51K4%
Other revenue$60K
expenses
Total expenses$1.25M
Program expenses68%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$239K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.19M
Cash$948K
Investments$957K
Liabilities$10K
Net assets$2.18M
Liquid reserves18.3 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -21.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| TAMARA OLEXY | NATIONAL OFFICE DIRECTOR | 40 | $65K |
| MICHAEL SAWKIW JR | PRESIDENT | 40 | $62K |
board members · 4
- IHOR ZWARYCZ — TREASURER
- MARIA DUPLAK — EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
- MARTA LISCYNESKY-KELLEHER — VICE PRESIDENT
- ROMAN HIRNIAK — CHAIR NATIONAL COUNCIL
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- American Jewish Committee (AJC) Partner — Collaborated with UCCA to reaffirm and reassert support for Ukraine.
- Congress Government — Congressional representatives issued greetings acknowledging UCCA's 80th anniversary.
- Lviv Children's Hospital Partner — Recipient of humanitarian aid including medical supplies, logistics, and portable generators.
- Lviv Rehab Center Partner — Recipient of humanitarian aid focused on supporting displaced children.
- NATO Partner — Participated in advocacy efforts around the NATO Summit.
- Plast Partner — Expressed institutional support for Plast, the Ukrainian scouting organization, in communications with Ukraine's President.
- Polish American Congress Partner — Collaborates with UCCA on joint initiatives in support of Ukraine.
- President Zelenskyy Government — Engages with Ukrainian government leadership through visits and public statements.
- Presidium of UCCA’s Executive Committee Partner — Collaborated with the Presidium to propose and schedule the XXIII Congress of Ukrainians in America.
- Rachael Ray Partner — Partnered with UCCA on a fundraiser that raised $50,000 for Ukraine.
- Senate Ukraine Caucus Partner — Engaged in high-level dialogue through participation in meetings with U.S. Senate leadership.
- The Ukrainian Quarterly Partner — Includes the Editor-in-Chief of The Ukrainian Quarterly as a member of the National Council.
- UCCA’s Philadelphia-area Local Branch Partner — Worked with local branch leadership in preparation for the selection vote and site planning for the XXIII Congress.
- UNA Partner — Collaborated with UNA on a fundraising banquet during its 39th Convention.
- UWC Partner — Partnered with UWC to monitor Ukraine's local elections in October 2020.
- Ukraine Government — Advocates for Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and security interests in the U.S. policy arena.
- Ukrainian National Information Service Partner — Public affairs bureau in Washington, D.C., collaborating with UCCA on advocacy efforts.
- United States Government — Advocates for strengthened political and security ties between the U.S. and Ukraine.
- Washington, D.C. Bureau Network — Operational office focused on advocacy and policy engagement.
strategies · 4
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.
- Civic Engagement for Foreign Policy Influencemethodology: civic_engagementBy mobilizing Ukrainian Americans to engage directly with U.S. political leaders and democratic processes, the organization increases advocacy impact and influences U.S. foreign policy in support of Ukraine, because constituent-driven pressure enhances political accountability and responsiveness.
- Humanitarian Aid and Disinformation Response via Strategic Partnershipsmethodology: partner-based_deliveryBy coordinating humanitarian aid delivery—including medical convoys and critical equipment—through partner networks and countering disinformation campaigns, the organization ensures effective on-the-ground support and protects Ukraine’s narrative, because trusted partnerships and rapid information response increase aid reliability and public understanding.
- Peace Through Strength Advocacymethodology: peace_through_strengthBy advocating for sustained military, diplomatic, and strategic partnership between the U.S. and Ukraine, the organization seeks to deter aggression and achieve lasting peace, because robust international support strengthens Ukraine’s sovereignty and negotiating position.
- Umbrella Organization Model for Collective Actionmethodology: umbrella_organization_modelBy uniting diverse Ukrainian American organizations under a centralized national council, the organization amplifies community representation and enables coordinated advocacy and humanitarian response, because collective structure increases organizational reach, legitimacy, and operational efficiency.