Nonprofit · EIN 88-2709953
CHILDREN OF HEROES OF UKRAINE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80203
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,147,895 | $3,199,658 | -$51,763 | $771,481 | $2,944 | $768,537 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,382,792 | $3,920,011 | $462,781 | $855,299 | $23,113 | $832,186 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,147,895
- of which government grants
- $146
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,652,246
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $77,680
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $77,680
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $25,067
- Accounting fees
- $48,737
- Program services (functional)
- $2,677,505
- Management and general (functional)
- $214,685
- Fundraising (functional)
- $307,468
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $855,299
- Total assets, end of year
- $771,481
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,944
- Net assets, end of year
- $768,537
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $602,563
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $165,974
- Gross receipts
- $3,147,895
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- DE
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TETIANA NOVYTSKA | CEO Officer | 40 | $77,680 |
| DANILO YAKUB | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| IHOR PETROV | SECRETARY & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MARK IWASHKO | CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DANIYIL PASKO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROMAN DUBCZAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALAN EPSTEIN | DIRECTOR (THRU AUGUST) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ARCHBISHOP BORYS GUDZIAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERTA BRZEZINSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MADELEINE SCHACHTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY NALYWAJKO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NATALIE DERZKO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARCUS BRICE ESPINO | CEO (THRU OCTOBER) Officer | 40 | $68,083 |
| TETIANA NOVYTSKA | CEO (FROM OCTOBER) Officer | 40 | $46,910 |
| DANILO YAKUB | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| IGOR PETROV | SECRETARY & TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| MARK IWASHKO | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DANIYIL PASKO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROMAN DUBCZAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALAN EPSTEIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BORYS GUDZIAK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERTA BRZEZINSKI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MADELEINE SCHACHTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KATHY NALYWAJKO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NATALIE DERZKO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 514 N WASHINGTON ST, DENVER, CO 80203-3812
- In care of
- % IGOR PETROV
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- TETIANA NOVYTSKA, 514 N WASHINGTON STREET, DENVER, CO 80203
- Signed the 990
- DANILO YAKUB, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (302) 592-0792
- Website
- CHILDRENHEROES.ORG/EN/
- Return prepared by
- WEGNER CPAS LLP
Mission
TO CARRY OUT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIETY AND CERTAIN CATEGORIES OF PERSONS, TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE AND SOCIAL SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, INCLUDING CHILDREN LEFT WITHOUT PARENTS DURING THE RUSSIAN MILITARY AGGRESSION AGAINST UKRAINE. THE FUND IS FOCUSED ON LONG-TERM ACTIVITIES UNTIL CHILDREN REACH ADULTHOOD.
Program accomplishments
- CHILDREN OF HEROES WAS FOUNDED TO HELP THE COUNTLESS NUMBER OF UKRAINIAN CHILDREN WHO HAVE SUFFERED THE ULTIMATE TRAGEDY: THE LOSS OF A PARENT, OR PARENTS, DURING THE ONGOING WAR. THE FUND PROVIDES THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE, LED BY OUR TEAM OF FAMILY HELPERS. OUR ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED BY OUR PARTNERS AND DONORS.WE BELIEVE THE CHILDREN OF HEROES, THOSE WHO HAVE FOUGHT BRAVELY FOR A FREE AND PROSPEROUS UKRAINE, ARE ALSO HEROES THEMSELVES AND DESERVE CARE AND ONGOING SUPPORT TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE A BRIGHTER FUTURE.ALL OF OUR INITIATIVES ARE DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE SUFFERED FROM THE EFFECTS OF THE WAR AND YOUR GIFT DIRECTLY HELPS EACH CHILD SUPPORTED BY THE FUND UNTIL HE OR SHE REACHES ADULTHOOD. PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT AND SOCIALIZATION: PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT IS ONE OF THE CORE INITIATIVES OF THE CHILDREN OF HEROES OF UKRAINE FOUNDATION. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP FAMILIES WHO HAVE LOST LOVED ONES DUE TO WAR PROCESS THEIR TRAUMA, ACCEPT THEIR NEW REALITY, ADAPT TO THEIR CIRCUMSTANCES, AND FIND THE STRENGTH TO MOVE FORWARD. WE COVER COST OF INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS, GROUP CONSULTATIONS, ART-THERAPY, OTHER TYPES OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN UNDER CARE AND THEIR GUARDIANS AS WELL AS CHILDREN'S HEALTH, REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT CAMPS, CAMPS FOR FAMILIES AND KIDS, RECREATION AND TRAVEL ACTIVITIES, WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES FOR HOBBY ACTIVITIES, OTHER EVENTS TO ADDRESS EMOTIONAL TRAUMA, SUPPORT THE MENTAL WELL-BEING OF BENEFICIARIES AND PROMOTE RESILIENCE.EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT: HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN UNDER THE CARE OF THE FOUNDATION HAVE ALREADY JOINED OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THEY ATTEND ENGLISH COURSES, PRESCHOOL TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL AND CREATIVE CLUBS. IN ADDITION TO THE COURSES, CHILDREN RECEIVE THE NECESSARY TECHNICAL MEANS: LAPTOPS, TABLETS, STATIONERY, BACKPACKS, SPORTSWEAR, ETC. TO RECEIVE AN EDUCATION. THEY SUCCESSFULLY CONTINUE THEIR PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION IN ONLINE AND OFFLINE FORMATS. LEARNING IS INTEGRAL TO SUSTAINABLE PSYCHOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT, A HAPPY CHILDHOOD AND SELF-CONFIDENCE. MANY CHILDREN HAVE BEEN EVACUATED TO OTHER COUNTRIES, SO THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF ENGLISH AFFECTS HELPS THEM ADAPT TO THEIR NEW SURROUNDINGS AND COMMUNICATE WITH THEIR NEW PEERS AND COMMUNITIES.HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT: WE PROVIDE CHILDREN UNDER CARE WITH THE NECESSARY RESOURCES FOR A DECENT LIFE: AUTUMN AND WINTER CLOTHES AND ACCESSORIES; WINTER SHOES; WARM SUITS; HEATERS; BLANKETS; FIREWOOD, GENERATORS AND ACCUMULATORS ETC.HOLIDAY GIFTS AND CELEBRATIONS: CHILDREN UNDER CARE ARE PROVIDED WITH BIRTHDAY AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS TO BRING JOY AND A SENSE OF NORMALCY TO THE LIVES OF BENEFICIARIES, CELEBRATING IMPORTANT MILESTONES IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT.MEDICAL SUPPORT: THOUSANDS OF UKRAINIAN CHILDREN HAVE SUFFERED PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSIOLOGICAL TRAUMA DUE TO THE WAR. FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SURVIVED, THEY MAY NEVER FULLY HEAL. THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS PROJECT, THE FOUNDATION CAN PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE AND PHYSIOLOGICAL REHABILITATION. EXCEPTIONAL FINANCIAL AID FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT, PAYMENT FOR MEDICAL CONSULTATIONS AND SERVICES TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR BENEFICIARIES ENSURES ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL MEDICAL CARE AND SUPPORT FOR SEVERE CASES.EMERGENCY SUPPORT: ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL AID FOR THOSE IN DIFFICULT FINANCIAL SITUATION, DIRECT PAYMENTS TO CERTAIN CHILDREN, THE DONATION FOR THE SPECIFIC CHILD WHOSE LIFE STORY AND INFLUENCE OF THE RUSSIAN WAR IN UKRAINE THE GRANTOR PLACED ON ITS WEBSITE AND RECEIVED THE DONATION FROM DONORS ON THE GRANTOR'S BANK ACCOUNT (30% OF SUCH DONATION AFTER DEDUCTION OF ANY PLATFORM FEES SHOULD BE TRANSFERRED TO THE GRANTEE FOR ITS FURTHER FULL TRANSFER TO THE FINAL BENEFICIARY), EXCEPTIONAL FINANCIAL AID FOR HOME REPAIR FOR CHILDREN UNDER CARE WHOSE PLACE OF LIVING WAS DESTROYED/DAMAGED IN CONNECTION WITH THE RUSSIAN WAR IN UKRAINE.Expenses $2,677,505 · grants $2,652,246
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-2709953
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $771,481
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,147,895
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,147,895 | $3,199,658 | $771,481 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,382,792 | $3,920,011 | $855,299 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $550,217 | $151,906 | $478,619 | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 88-2709953).
Questions about CHILDREN OF HEROES OF UKRAINE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of CHILDREN OF HEROES OF UKRAINE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHILDREN OF HEROES OF UKRAINE FOUNDATION is 88-2709953.
- Is CHILDREN OF HEROES OF UKRAINE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to CHILDREN OF HEROES OF UKRAINE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHILDREN OF HEROES OF UKRAINE FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHILDREN OF HEROES OF UKRAINE FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHILDREN OF HEROES OF UKRAINE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CHILDREN OF HEROES OF UKRAINE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TETIANA NOVYTSKA.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHILDREN OF HEROES OF UKRAINE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $77,680 (TETIANA NOVYTSKA, CEO).
- How much revenue does CHILDREN OF HEROES OF UKRAINE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,147,895, expenses of $3,199,658 and total assets of $771,481 at year end.
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