Nova Ukraine is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Palo Alto, California, registered in 2015, with $41,180,404 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 94% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$41.2M
▲ 31.2% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$31.4M
Net assets
$27.3M
Employees
5
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Nova Ukraine: 94% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Nova Ukraine: 10 mo reserves · +24% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Nova Ukraine: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Nova Ukraine: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Provide humanitarian aid to the people of ukraine and raising awareness about ukraine in the us and throughout the world
Our disaster relief efforts program is dedicated to providing immediate and effective assistance to communities impacted by the ongoing conflict in ukraine. collaborating closely with trusted local partners and volunteers, we address critical needs arising from shelling, displacement, and infrastructure damage to restore safety and normalcy to affected regions. through our focus on building resilient communities, we aim not only to respond to immediate crises but also to strengthen the capacity of communities to withstand and recover from future challenges. among other fields of our involvement: emergency shelter and home repairs (rapid housing restoration, installation of mobile shelters), reconstruction of bomb shelters in schools and hospitals, solar panels and renewable energy initiatives, medical evacuation and transportation support (provision of medical evacuation vehicles, vehicle maintenance and supplies), winterization and heating solutions, water supply and purification, mine clearance support.
The "nova ukraine" foundation has opened 50 extracurricular learning centers in ukraine, which provide children with opportunities to engage in various educational programs, leisure activities, and peer socialization. we also support existing organizations who provide extracurricular education. the learning centers will be free, and open to visitors through february 2025. each center will be fully equipped with child-friendly furniture, developmental toys and games, stationery supplies, as well as equipment to facilitate online learning such as computers, monitors, or tvs. the centers are staffed with dedicated administrators and instructors, who conduct regular classes, educational and entertainment events, workshops, and games.
Nova ukraine runs numerous programs, including stem education support, political advocacy for ukraine, humanitarian aid, animal welfare initiatives, demining efforts, support for small businesses in frontline areas, humanitarian assistance for internally displaced persons (idps), emergency response after missile strikes, evacuation support, medical training for doctors treating war-related injuries, and children's camps for the sons and daughters of fallen heroes.
Revenue grew from $126K (FY2018) to $41.2M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
23.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$27.8M
Total liabilities
$532K
Net assets
$27.3M
Salaries & benefits
$519K
2% of expenses
Board members
7
7 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,180,404▲31.2% | $31,397,803▼7.3% | $27,272,371▲63.5% | $27,804,425▲65.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $31,397,728▼58.3% | $33,887,513▼40.1% | $16,679,054▼10.5% | $16,826,932▼11.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $75,207,108▲20469% | $56,570,183▲19159% | $18,633,568▲12239% | $19,008,324▲12487% | 990 |
| 2021 | $365,627▲0.7% | $293,738▼13.3% | $151,011▲89.0% | $151,012▲89.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $363,158▲97.2% | $338,875▲87.3% | $79,884▲43.7% | $79,884▲43.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $184,119▲46.0% | $180,952▲57.5% | $55,601▲6.3% | $55,601▲6.0% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $126,144 | $114,916 | $52,323 | $52,434 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Jeff Kramer — $176,250 (0.56% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Kramer | Cdo | 40 | $176,250 |
| Kateryna Kovalenko | General Manager | 40 | $120,000 |
| Igor Leonidovich Markov | Director | 10 | — |
| Iryna Bilokin | Secretary | 10 | — |
| Larisa Nadukhovskaya | Director | 10 | — |
| Michael Simbirsky | Treasurer | 10 | — |
| Mikola Bilogorskiy | Co-chairman | 10 | — |
| Ostap Korkuna Until 0724 | Co-chairman | 10 | — |
| Rodion Yaryy | Director | 10 | — |
| Sergii Kishchenko | Director | 10 | — |
96 grants to Nova Ukraine totaling $63.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $16,000,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $1,285,144 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Funds raised by globalgiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations | 2024 | $500,090 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $148,752 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $72,500 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $69,190 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $40,710 |
| Daffy Charitable Fund | General support of mission | 2024 | $26,600 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $17,600 |
| American Endowment Foundation | International | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, general | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Thrivent Financial For Lutherans | General support | 2024 | $7,520 |
| Los Altos Community Foundation | Operations | 2024 | $7,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2023 | $12,000,000 |
10 grants totaling $180K in FY2024. All grants made by Nova Ukraine →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| I Am U Are World Inc | Educational | $60,000 |
| The American Coalition For Ukraine | Ukraine action summit sponsorship | $37,500 |
| Razom Inc | Ukraine action summit organization | $20,000 |
| Dignitas Ukraine Inc | Support of the ozero software | $15,420 |
| Future For Ukraine | Educational | $10,500 |
| Engin Inc | Educational | $10,000 |
| Citizen Ambassador Association Corporation | Awareness | $9,000 |
| Hands On Global Inc | Medical equipment | $6,500 |
| Kvitok Helpua Inc | Humanitarian aid | $6,000 |
| Orange Coast Unitarian Universalist Church | Housing | $5,500 |
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Data for Nova Ukraine (EIN 46-5335435) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.