The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc
The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 11 grants totaling $103,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, medical aid, humanitarian assistance, and support for children in Ukraine.
The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc gave $103K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Illinois. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $103,000
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,364
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $2,067,292
- -2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3172 Coney Island Avenue 691, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Phone: (212) 658-0788
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation ($29K). Together the top 10 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, Illinois accounted for 28%, Florida 27%, Washington, DC 19%, California 7%, and Minnesota 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2020) to $104K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation Chicago, IL | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $29,000 |
| Revived Soldiers Ukraine Orlando, FL | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $20,000 |
| US - Ukraine Foundation Washington, DC | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $15,000 |
| Universal Aid for Children Miami, FL | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $8,000 |
| Connect International Sacramento, CA | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $7,000 |
| Protez Foundation Oakdale, MN | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $7,000 |
| Ukraine Volya Foundation Washington, DC | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $5,000 |
| United Help Ukraine Gaithersburg, MD | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $5,000 |
| Humanite Peace Collective Dover, DE | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $3,000 |
| Mulberry International Louisville, KY | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,067,292 | $175,383 | $222,099 | $103,000 | 11 | $163,078 | $93,284 | $126,405 |
| 2023 | $2,118,958 | $80,579 | $181,636 | $104,300 | 11 | $144,255 | $27,630 | $121,288 |
| 2022 | $2,220,098 | $14,697 | $188,466 | $102,000 | 14 | $145,954 | $15,138 | $127,431 |
| 2021 | $2,350,670 | $205,027 | $190,772 | $90,000 | 9 | $131,317 | $146,802 | $153,390 |
| 2020 | $2,339,375 | $358,395 | $163,311 | $67,200 | 8 | — | $309,265 | $127,428 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $126K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions describe work in education, humanitarian aid, medical care, prosthetics, and assistance for children in Ukraine. For example, the Ukrainian Catholic University Foundation says it raises funds to help the university meet its educational goals and financial needs. Revived Soldiers Ukraine says it provides medical treatment and other aid to people in Ukraine, including wounded soldiers. Universal Aid for Children describes work addressing the medical, educational, and emotional needs of children and young people in Ukraine.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $103,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $29,000, with a median grant of $7,000. The largest grants included $29,000 to Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation, $20,000 to Revived Soldiers Ukraine, and $15,000 to US - Ukraine Foundation. Other recipients included Universal Aid for Children ($8,000), Connect International ($7,000), and ProTez Foundation ($7,000). The filing lists the grant purposes as “exempt purpose of organization.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Volodymyr Maychenko as president and director, Anatoliy Maychenko as treasurer and director, and Dmytro Maychenko as secretary and director.
The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc is led by Volodymyr Maychenko, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Volodymyr Maychenko
President & Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$39K (2020) → $39K (2024)
Anatoliy Maychenko
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dmytro Maychenko
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $39K, to Volodymyr Maychenko (President, Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc
How much does The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc give each year?
The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc gave $103K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $104K across 11 grants.
What is The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $9,364, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc give grants?
The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc's top state is Illinois, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (27%) and District of Columbia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation ($29,000), Revived Soldiers Ukraine ($20,000) and US - Ukraine Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc?
The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $163K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $126K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions describe work in education, humanitarian aid, medical care, prosthetics, and assistance for children in Ukraine. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3454920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Maria Hulai Lion Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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