2025-11-04T16:02:32-07:00 2024-12-31 811273267 Accounting for Creativity 70 Otis St Somerville MA 02145 990 2024-01-01 810847939 UKRAINE GLOBAL SCHOLARS FOUNDATION UKRA 6172301213 177 Huntington Ave 17th FL STE 1788 Boston MA 02115 YULIIA LEMESH PRESIDENT 6172301213 2025-10-01 1 1 Stacey Simon P01953268 6173357300 2025-10-01 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z YULIIA LEMESH 177 HUNTINGTON AVE 17TH FL STE 1788 BOSTON MA 02115 454091 0 X X 2015 DE UGS assists bright Ukrainian high school students from modest backgrounds in getting a world-class education abroad, in exchange for their commitment to returning to Ukraine and working there for at least five years. UGS aims to develop a new generation of Ukrainian leaders capable of creating a victorious and prosperous future in Ukraine today. Through mentorship, education, career guidance, and empowerment for Ukrainian youth, UGS seeks to scale its impact and generate a powerful ripple effect. 5 4 2 200 0 0 415044 453941 0 0 0 150 125 0 415169 454091 0 0 0 0 82772 127373 0 0 53345 266687 314006 349459 441379 65710 12712 293984 306696 0 0 293984 306696 UGS assists bright Ukrainian high school students from modest backgrounds in getting a world-class education abroad, in exchange for their commitment to returning to Ukraine and working there for at least five years. UGS aims to develop a new generation of Ukrainian leaders capable of creating a victorious and prosperous future in Ukraine today. Through mentorship, education, career guidance, and empowerment for Ukrainian youth, UGS seeks to scale its impact and generate a powerful ripple effect. 0 0 229070 0 0 Student Applications and Admissions: covers boot camp expenses, the Last Mile Fund - which includes insurance, visa fees, transportation, and other relocation expenses - as well as all admissions-related expenses such as SAT, CSS, SSS, and additional fees UGS supports on behalf of its students. UGS 2023 cohort - which included both boarding school seniors and reapplicants - achieved an overall acceptance rate of 69% in 2024. 55 out of 78 students received college acceptance decisions (21 on early decision in December 2023), or a 71% acceptance rate; and 28 out of 43 students got accepted to boarding schools, or a 65% acceptance rate. The colleges include Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Georgetown University, Minerva University, Columbia University, etc. The boarding schools include St. Paul's School, Deerfield Academy, Taft School, Hotchkiss School, 'Iolani School, Westminster School, etc. 83429 0 0 Repatriation Program: includes summer internships and first-job placements in Ukraine, along with the Social Impact Internship Fund, which provides stipends and covers related expenses for students participating in unpaid internships. UGS has expanded the UGS Internship Program, which has been in place since 2017, into the UGS Repatriation program to help its students find summer internships in Ukraine and support their return to Ukraine after graduation. Over 50 students completed 60+ internships with 33 employers in 2024. These included for-profit companies like Civitta and Farmak, DIXI, EntroPi Ai, and Support Your App; nonprofits such as Ukrainer, Razom, Teach for Ukraine, and Superhumans Rehabilitation Center; and state institutions, including the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, Verkhovna Rada, and Lviv City Council. To further strengthen the program and amplify its impact, UGS successfully piloted the UGS Social-Impact Internship Fund (SIIF), which provided financial assistance for unpaid or low-paying internships at high-impact organizations in Ukraine. The program helped students gain valuable professional experience, build local networks before graduation, and reconnect with their families. In 2024, five UGS students received monthly stipends through SIIF (up to $500/month for up to three months) and additional funding for travel expenses to and from Ukraine in 2024. This year's grantees interned at the Verkhovna Rada, Lviv City Council, Superhumans Rehabilitation Center, Nizhyn Youth Center, and Ukrainer. 37878 0 0 Cultural and Auxiliary Support: includes mental health programs, host family arrangements, and participation in cultural and educational events in the US, UK, and Ukraine. This includes student transportation and accommodations-related expenses to host families and events. In 2024, 25 host families welcomed 38 students during holiday breaks, including Easter, Thanksgiving, and winter holidays. In May, ten students from the 2023 Cohort visited Biopharma, a leading biological R&D center in Bila Tserkva, Ukraine, where they explored biochemistry research and career opportunities. On June 21, UGS hosted its Annual Summer Event at MacPaw Space in Kyiv, bringing together over 100 participants - including finalists, alumni, mentors, and partners. In July, UGS alumni organized a Kyiv reunion to share study-abroad experiences and foster mentorship. In September, UGS students met with UGS advisers to discuss Ukraine's socio-political situation and career opportunities for returning students. In partnership with Ukrzaliznytsia, UGS participated in the Zalizna Zmina (Iron Squad) youth education project, where 13 finalists toured Western Ukraine, met with civic leaders, and veterans. In the U.S., UGS co-organized the art exhibition and the UGS Annual Event at Harvard Innovation Labs in Boston, which gathered around 120 participants and featured speakers from the Embassy of Ukraine, Harvard University, and the UGS Board. 0 0 0 350377 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA MA NY PA X Yuliia Lemesh 6172301213 177 Huntington Ave 17th FL STE 1788 Boston MA 02115 Yuliia Lemesh Officer President 40 0 X X 68269 0 0 Yuliya Sychikova Chair, Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Pavlo Kononenko Board Member 1 0 X 0 0 0 Mykhaylo Lemesh Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Marianna Elizabeth Tretiak Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Yuliia Lemesh Board Member 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Yullia Lemesh Officer Secretary 3 0 X X 0 0 0 Paul Wojcik Officer Treasurer 3 0 X 0 0 0 68269 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 453941 41941 453941 0 150 0 0 150 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 454091 0 0 150 X 127373 62968 20327 44078 0 0 4686 4686 68678 68156 522 748 0 748 1125 1125 53972 47614 2692 3666 32452 27478 4974 8471 2870 5601 2165 2165 Bank Fees 418 0 418 0 Bootcamp Program Management Fees 112299 112299 0 0 Application and Test Fees 28992 28992 0 0 441379 350377 37657 53345 284301 290025 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9683 16671 293984 306696 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 264974 301475 29010 5221 293984 306696 293984 306696 12712 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 172606 133208 296384 384664 453941 1440803 172606 133208 296384 384664 453941 1440803 230000 1210803 21 49 69 125 150 414 1441217 0.84013 0.87175 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Europe (including Iceland and Greenland) To support the Ukrainian based grant making through CHARITABLE FOUNDATION 'UKRAINE GLOBAL SCHOLARS' 40000 Wire transfers 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X Software 100 15000 Retail price per unit X Software 484 21340 Retail value per unit X Event expenses 1 5601 Receipts of expenses 0 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Mykhaylo Lemesh and Yulia Lemesh are married. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Board of Directors approves the President's salary. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c All governing documents are reviewed annually by the board of directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 All governing documents are reviewed annually by the board Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 All governing documents are reviewed annually by the board of directors. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Administrative contractors Extension in place