Hope For Ukraine
Meets Standards

Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Hope For Ukraine meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
“to improve the quality of life of poor children and youth devastated by war in Ukraine, by providing basic necessities, critical benefits and services, programs that support long-term development, and opportunities that prepare them for success.”
Year, State Incorporated:
2016, NJ
Hope For Ukraine (HFU) reports it provides food, medical attention, shelter, and education to individuals and families of the poorest communities in Ukraine. The organization’s Family Support Project provides food, clothing, and hygiene products for multiple days. HFU’s A Child’s Smile Project supports and facilitates activities and events for children affected by the conflict. The organization also runs a full-time refugee center located in Lviv, Ukraine, for internally displaced individuals and families. As reported by the organization, in 2022, HFU provided 62 million meals, delivered 5,600 gift boxes for children, delivered 1,120 tons of aid, and sheltered 1,310 internally displaced individuals.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, Hope For Ukraine's program expenses were:
Family support: $2,492,087
Medical support: $41,668
A Children's Smile: $101,011
Total Program Expenses: $2,634,766
Chief Executive
Yuriy Boyechko, Chief Exeucitve Officer
Compensation*
$70,000
Chair of the Board
Marko Vukosavovic
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Head of Finance and Operations, Observer Media
Board Size
9
Paid Staff Size
17
*2022 compensation, as reported by the charity, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: Chief Executive Officer Yuriy Boyechko's total annual compensation of $70,000 began in July 2022. Yuriy Boycechko previously served in a voluntary capacity.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Foundation grants, Print advertisements, Corporate solicitation
Fundraising costs were less than 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $6,840,450, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Hope For Ukraine's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
Contributions | $6,230,616 |
In-kind contributions | $609,834 |
Investment income, net | $-5,440 |
Total Income | $6,835,010 |
Programs: 95% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 4%
Total Income | $6,835,010 |
Total expenses: | $2,774,658 |
Program expenses | $2,634,766 |
Fundraising expenses | $23,338 |
Administrative expenses | $116,554 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Income in Excess of Expenses | $4,060,352 |
Beginning Net Assets | $92,320 |
Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
Ending Net Assets | $4,152,672 |
Total Liabilities | $7,532 |
Total Assets | $4,160,204 |
Note: According to HFU’s audited financial statements for 2022, the organization received in-kind contributions of $609,834 in clothing.
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