Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia
The Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia is a private foundation based in Feasterville, Pennsylvania. Established in 2011, it serves the Ukrainian-American community in the greater Philadelphia region and supports specific initiatives of cultural, educational, social service, and religious organizations serving that community.
Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia at a glance
In short: Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia gave $253K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $253,000
- +120.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,316
- +85.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $2,072,442
- -1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Review Cycle
- October 15, 2026, for the 2026/2027 funding cycle.
- Deadline
- October 15, 2026, for the 2026/2027 funding cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: 221 W Street Road, Feasterville, PA 19053
Phone: (215) 725-4430
Website: https://www.ukrcfp.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Razom Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $217K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 106 grants of 108 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation says it serves the Ukrainian-American community in the greater Philadelphia region. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (50%), New York (40%), Florida (4%), Massachusetts (4%), and Maryland (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia gives
- 37% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 318% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 245% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $57K (2020) to $263K (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $253K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Razom Inc New York, NY | Related to Foundation's Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| United Ukrainian American Relief Committee Inc Philadelphia, PA | Related to Foundation's Charitable Purpose | $35,000 |
| Ukrainian Educational & Cultural Center - ESL Program Jenkintown, PA | Related to Foundation's Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Ukrainian American Senior Citizens Association Jenkintown, PA | Related to Foundation's Charitable Purpose | $11,000 |
| Save a Life International Inc North Wales, PA | Related to Foundation's Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Revived Soldiers Ukraine Orlando, FL | Related to Foundation's Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Unwla (Internship Program) Jenkintown, PA | Related to Foundation's Charitable Purpose | $8,000 |
| Engin Inc Rockville, MD | Related to Foundation's Charitable Purpose | $6,000 |
| Ukrainian Global Scholars Foundation Boston, MA | Related to Foundation's Charitable Purpose | $6,000 |
| Yazukata Dzezva (Voloshky) Jenkintown, PA | Related to Foundation's Charitable Purpose | $6,000 |
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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 | $2,072,442 | $180,693 | $259,449 | $253,000 | 19 | $253,000 | $140,378 | $103,080 |
| 2023 | $2,097,680 | $302,912 | $118,475 | $114,620 | 16 | $114,620 | $82,212 | $94,329 |
| 2022 | $1,817,633 | $408,648 | $270,632 | $263,055 | 4 | $263,055 | $87,968 | $87,466 |
| 2021 | $1,957,592 | $357,725 | $65,141 | $60,500 | 17 | $60,500 | $107,725 | $83,032 |
| 2020 | $1,601,769 | $263,634 | $61,445 | $57,030 | 52 | — | $31,401 | $63,072 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia reported a distributable amount of $103K 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
The Foundation’s stated purpose is to support specific initiatives of cultural, educational, social service, and religious organizations serving the region’s Ukrainian-American community. Its website also describes support for programs addressing education, cultural preservation, and social services, including those serving recent arrivals from Ukraine.
Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations it has supported. Razom says it works on human rights and democracy in Ukraine through humanitarian aid, education, culture, and civic-society programs. The United Ukrainian American Relief Committee describes its work as humanitarian aid for Ukrainian orphans, older people, families, and individuals in Ukraine and worldwide. Revived Soldiers Ukraine says it provides aid to people in Ukraine, including medical treatment and supplies for wounded soldiers. Save a Life International describes services and education for women and young people. The Ukrainian Federation of America says it supports programs that preserve and promote Ukrainian identity, language, and culture.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $253,000. The median grant was $6,000; grants ranged from $500 to $100,000. Its largest listed awards included $100,000 to Razom Inc., $35,000 to the United Ukrainian American Relief Committee Inc., and $25,000 to the Ukrainian Educational & Cultural Center’s ESL program. Other listed grants included $11,000 to the Ukrainian American Senior Citizens Association and $10,000 each to Save a Life International and Revived Soldiers Ukraine.
The Foundation generally awards grants to IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) organizations. It seeks proposals for specific programs or identified needs; general operating support, fundraising appeals, and fundraising-event sponsorships are not generally considered. Its website provides an application and reporting instructions. A 2025 short-form application was designated for organizations that had previously received funding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Roman Petyk as director and chairman; Oxana Holubowsky as director and president; Halyna O. Keller as director and treasurer; Laura Naumenko as director and secretary; and Anatoli Murha as director.
Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia is led by Oxana Holubowsky, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Oxana Holubowsky
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roman Petyk
Director & Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anatoli Murha
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Halyna O. Keller
Director & Treasurer
Director & Secretary → Director & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Naumenko
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Mary L. Kolodij (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Stephen Kerda (2023) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia
How much does Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia give each year?
Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia gave $253K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $115K across 16 grants.
What is Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia's typical grant size?
Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $13,316, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia give grants?
Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jenkintown, PA (10 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Who are Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia's largest grantees?
Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia's largest 2024 grantees include Razom Inc ($100,000), United Ukrainian American Relief Committee Inc ($35,000) and Ukrainian Educational & Cultural Center - ESL Program ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia?
Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $253K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $103K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia fund?
The Foundation’s stated purpose is to support specific initiatives of cultural, educational, social service, and religious organizations serving the region’s Ukrainian-American community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia?
The Foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia's EIN?
Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4151214. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ukrainian Community Foundation of Philadelphia 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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