UMANA Foundation
UMANA Foundation is a Chicago-based public charity and the tax-exempt scientific and educational arm of the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America (UMANA). It supports medical education and publication initiatives, and its stated mission includes improving healthcare for Ukrainians worldwide.
UMANA Foundation at a glance
In short: UMANA Foundation gave $173K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $173,250
- -39.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,650
- -15.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,500
- Total assets
- $848,694
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to UMANA Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says applications are submitted through the web or by mail. Organizations with 501(c)(3) status are preferred, and applicants must fulfill the mission of improving healthcare for Ukrainians worldwide. Recipients are asked to submit a follow-up report; the filing says donees provide letters, photos or social-media posts showing the equipment or medications received.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2247 W Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (773) 278-6262
Website: https://umana.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from UMANA Foundation
Who UMANA Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UMANA (Chapters) ($88K). Together the top 5 received $173K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 28 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states a worldwide healthcare mission focused on Ukrainians. Its described work includes medical and humanitarian aid in Ukraine, educational projects there, and scholarships for eligible students in the United States and Canada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2021) to $1.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $173K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UMANA (Chapters) Chicago, IL | Purchase Medical Supplies | $88,400 |
| Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) New York, NY | To Use as Needed, Medical | $57,600 |
| World Federation of Ukrainian Medical Assocition W Philadelphia, PA | Trauma Training and Stop the Bleed | $15,500 |
| SIFH Global Union, NJ | General Purpose | $6,500 |
| Kyiv Mohyla Foundation Chicago, AL | General Purpose | $5,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $848,694 | $361,706 | $395,696 | $173,250 | 5 | $24,525 |
| 2023 | $882,684 | $399,900 | $388,669 | $286,363 | 7 | $18,046 |
| 2022 | $858,513 | $4,544,423 | $4,461,801 | $1,736,808 | 16 | $32 |
| 2021 | $777,809 | $19,596 | $13,046 | $11,425 | Total only | $1,766 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve healthcare for Ukrainians worldwide and promote healthcare research, education and knowledge, as well as aid people affected by medical issues caused by the invasion of Ukraine. Its filing describes support for medical supplies, medication and equipment, including gifts to Ukraine’s Ministry of Health, hospitals and Ukrainian NGOs. It says recipients are asked to provide follow-up reports and evidence of what they received.
The foundation’s website also identifies medical education projects in Ukraine, medical publications and journals, CPR and first-aid training, and the Dr. and Mrs. Olha Prokopiw Scholarship Fund. The scholarship offers $3,000 awards to eligible medical and dental students of Ukrainian descent in the United States and Canada to help offset education costs.
In 2022, recipients included organizations with varied missions. The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America described its work as supporting cultural, educational and humanitarian activities emphasizing Ukrainian American heritage. Protez Foundation described providing prosthetics and related support to people who have lost limbs in underserved areas. Revived Soldiers Ukraine described providing medical aid, including treatment, surgeries, prosthetics and supplies to wounded soldiers. The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art described serving as an educational art center.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 16 grants totaling $1,736,808 in 2022. It reported no grants in 2023 or 2024. The 2022 total averages about $108,550 per grant; the available information does not establish a typical award size. Its 2024 filing, the latest on this page, reports 5 grants totaling $173,250.
Notable 2022 grants listed include $45,000 to the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America and $10,000 each to Protez Foundation, Revived Soldiers Ukraine and the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art. The foundation’s website says that, with help from UMANA chapters, it distributed more than $2.8 million to support victims of the war in Ukraine with medical and humanitarian relief; that statement was updated May 31, 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Maria Hrycelak, MD, as president; Nestor Popowych as secretary; and George Domino as treasurer. Directors listed are Paul Kulas, Jerome Maryniuk, MD, Marta Lopatynsky, MD, Leo Wolansky, MD, and Olena Gordon, MD.
UMANA Foundation is led by Maria Hrycelak MD, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maria Hrycelak MD
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerome Maryniuk MD
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leo Wolansky MD
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marta Lopatynsky MD
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Kulas
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olena Gordon MD
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Domino
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nestor Popowych
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Peter Lenchur MD (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 UMANA Foundation
How much does UMANA Foundation give each year?
UMANA Foundation gave $173K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $286K across 7 grants.
What is UMANA Foundation's typical grant size?
UMANA Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,500, and its average grant was $34,650, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does UMANA Foundation give grants?
UMANA Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (33%) and Pennsylvania (9%).
Does UMANA Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of UMANA Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are UMANA Foundation's largest grantees?
UMANA Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include UMANA (Chapters) ($88,400), Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) ($57,600) and World Federation of Ukrainian Medical Assocition W ($15,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is UMANA Foundation?
UMANA Foundation reported $849K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $362K.
What does UMANA Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve healthcare for Ukrainians worldwide and promote healthcare research, education and knowledge, as well as aid people affected by medical issues caused by the invasion of Ukraine. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from UMANA Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says applications are submitted through the web or by mail. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is UMANA Foundation's EIN?
UMANA Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4125107. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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