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Nova Ukraine
FormationMarch 2014; 12 years ago (2014-03)
Founders
TypeU.S. 501(c)(3) organization; charitable organization
Tax ID no.46-5335435[1]
HeadquartersPalo Alto, California, U.S.
Location
      • Palo Alto, CA
      • Washington, DC
      • New York, NY
      • Houston, TX
      • Chicago, IL
      • Kyiv, Ukraine
      • Lviv, Ukraine
      • Kharkiv, Ukraine
      • Odesa, Ukraine
Coordinates37°26′39″N 122°09′40″W / 37.44403°N 122.16111°W / 37.44403; -122.16111
Official languages
English, Ukrainian
CEO
Erin Elizabeth McKee[2]
CDO
Jeff Kramer[1]
Nick Bilogorskiy (chair), Iryna Bilokin, Igor L. Markov, Rodion Yaryy, Serhiy Kishchenko[1]
SubsidiariesNova Ukraine in Ukraine
AffiliationsAmerican Coalition for Ukraine[3]
RevenueUS$41.2 million[1] (2024)
ExpensesUS$31.3 million[1] (2024)
Volunteersover 100 in the U.S.[4]
Awards
  • Four-star rating on Charity Navigator[4]
  • Platinum Transparency Seal (2025) from GuideStar (Candid)[5][6]
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Nova Ukraine is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in March 2014 that delivers humanitarian aid, medical supplies, and services to communities in Ukraine.[7][8] Its name translates as "New Ukraine". The organization was established by a coalition of Ukrainian-American volunteers in response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014..[3]

Nova Ukraine coordinates grassroots relief efforts, operates humanitarian initiatives, supports education, culture and civil society, and carries out advocacy campaigns supporting Ukraine and its diaspora.[7][9][10] Its medical aid division, known as the Heal initiative, has supported more than 600 medical institutions and delivered surgical instruments, diagnostic equipment, and rehabilitation technologies to hospitals in Ukraine since 2022.[11][12][13] Through its people support programs, Nova Ukraine has assisted refugees,[14] internally displaced persons, coordinated evacuations and established educational initiatives in collaboration with international partners including the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.[15] The organization's public infrastructure efforts have delivered generators, emergency equipment, and solar panels to critical facilities across Ukraine.[16] Focus reported that the organization sent more than US$130 million in aid to Ukraine through May 2025.[17][1]

Nova Ukraine is headquartered in Palo Alto, California,[1] and since 2022 has established volunteer chapters across eight U.S. states and the District of Columbia, along with operational offices in Ukraine. The organization's board is chaired by Nick Bilogorskiy, one of its co-founders alongside Ostap Korkuna.[1][18][19] In August 2025, Erin McKee was appointed chief executive officer of Nova Ukraine.[2] The organization is a founding member of the American Coalition for Ukraine.[3]

Two co-founders were each awarded the Order of Merit (Ukraine) 3rd class in 2022 and 2023 by President Volodymyr Zelensky in recognition of their leadership in humanitarian relief efforts.[20][21] Nick Bilogorskiy was included in Ukrainska Pravda's annual ranking “UP 100: Power of Influence” as #2 in the Society category.[22] The organization has received recognition from Charity Navigator and Candid, including a four-star rating from Charity Navigator in 2024 and a Platinum Transparency Seal from GuideStar in 2025.[4][5]

History and founding

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Euromaidan solidarity rally in San Francisco with Nick Bilogorskiy and Sergey Kishchenko, 2013

In March 2014, in the aftermath of the Euromaidan movement, a coalition of Ukrainian-American volunteers established Nova Ukraine in response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea to provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine.[10][23] The organization hosted cultural events and advocacy rallies in the San Francisco Bay Area,[24] coordinated multimodal aid shipments to Ukraine, and partnered with relief organizations such as UNICEF and local volunteer networks.[25][26][27][28][29]

The founding years

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Iryna Bilokin' and Sergey Kishchenko speaking at a Euromaidan solidarity rally in San Francisco in 2014.

In 2014, Nova Ukraine co-organized concerts in San Francisco that raised nearly $100,000 in humanitarian aid for Ukraine, supporting internally displaced persons and families from conflict zones.[30] Ticket sales from a performance by Okean Elzy funded $23,000 worth of medical equipment for hospitals in Ukraine.[31][32][33] A performance by Skryabin (band) in San Francisco raised funds for Nova Ukraine's charitable projects,[34] and a fundraiser with Eurovision winner Ruslana funded support for displaced people.[35]

The Heart2Heart program

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Launched in 2015, Heart2Heart is a long-term initiative where volunteers in California collect and ship donations, such as clothing and food, to vulnerable populations in Ukraine, including disadvantaged families, orphans, and disabled individuals.[9] Heart2Heart delivered 80,000 pounds of humanitarian aid to Ukraine in 2018 and 55,000 pounds in 2019. Each year, the organization delivered approximately 600 pounds of Christmas and New Year presents to children across Ukraine.[36][37]

COVID years

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In 2020 and 2021, Nova Ukraine worked to counter the coronavirus pandemic by equipping Ukrainian doctors and nurses with personal protective equipment.[7][38] It purchased and distributed more than 4,200 FFP2 respirators and 2,000 protective suits to 14 hospitals in Ukraine. It also distributed oxygen concentrators for hospital patients in 2020 and 2021.[39][40]: 6  The Heart2Heart program continued supplying essential goods to children and adults with disabilities.[9] Nova Ukraine also supported Ukrainian veterans and soldiers, contributed to the ENGin project for youth language skills[41] and promoted Ukrainian cinema.

Supporting Ukraine during full-scale invasion

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Nova Ukraine started expanding its operations in the weeks before Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. It organized street rallies in support of Ukraine[7][42][43] [44] in the San Francisco Bay Area, mobilized local diaspora,[28][29] and provided commentary on developing events to local,[45][46] national[47][48] and international[49][50] media. It launched emergency aid efforts and raised funds in partnership with UNICEF USA.[51] Nova Ukraine used software tools to streamline its operations.[52] The organization implemented a grants management platform on Salesforce.[53]

By the end of 2024, Nova Ukraine distributed more than $110 million in aid and services in Ukraine during the full-scale invasion, reaching 8 million people.[54]: 3  The organization established teams specializing in medical aid, public infrastructure in Ukraine, people support (vulnerable populations, education, culture) and advocacy, each with heavy reliance on unpaid volunteer work.[55]

In 2026, Nova Ukraine was designated as an undesirable organization in Russia.[56]

Programs and initiatives

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The organization describes its work in four program areas: Heal delivers medical supplies and strengthens healthcare services. Build focuses on infrastructure and resilience projects; Empower tackles educational, cultural, rehabilitation, and social programs for vulnerable populations and civil society; and Advocate raises awareness of issues affecting Ukraine and Ukrainian communities, and encouraging public engagement on humanitarian and policy matters.

The organization’s spending and activities have been concentrated in emergency medical aid and basic-needs support.[57]

Medical work (Heal)

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Since 2022, Nova Ukraine has supplied medical equipment and aid to Ukrainian hospitals.[58][54][13]

Nova Ukraine coordinated the shipment of 32 tons of medical supplies to Ukraine in March 2022.

In 2022, the organization reported prioritizing hospital requests and procuring medications and supplies through domestic and international purchasing.

Nova Ukraine cargo at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport before its transfer to Ukraine via Poland, March 2022

In March 2022, Nova Ukraine partnered with several Ukrainian organizations, including the Ukrainian Student Association at Stanford, to deliver $3.5 million worth of medical supplies, such as bandages, surgery kits, and pediatric medicines, to Ukraine. The supplies were flown from Seattle to Poland and then transported to Ukraine for distribution by the Ministry of Health.[11][59][60] The organization also worked with Unite with Ukraine and the Ukrainian World Congress to purchase 9,000 medical tourniquets.[12]

In 2023, Nova Ukraine responded to emergencies in Ukraine and modernized healthcare facilities in the region. With support from partners like ZDOROVI and funding from Pioneer Natural Resources, Nova Ukraine provided modern equipment such as portable incubators and electric generators to 50 neonatal hospitals and clinics,[61] purchased six ambulances and had them delivered through Enkidu.[62]

In 2023, amid repeated strikes and power disruptions affecting healthcare facilities, the organization supplied generators and portable diagnostic equipment for frontline and field use. In total, Nova Ukraine’s Heal initiative supported over 600 medical institutions, distributed a million dollars worth of medical packs, delivered more than 2,000 hospital beds and surgical tables, and provided over 47,000 surgical instruments and 37 prostheses for complex amputation patients.[63]: 4  One year after the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, San Francisco Chronicle reported that Nova Ukraine had distributed $55 million in humanitarian aid, more than half of which went to emergency first aid, hospital medicine, supplies, and medical equipment.[64]

Nova Ukraine signed a two-year Memorandum of Cooperation with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine to provide medical equipment, prosthetics, medications, and rehabilitation programs.[65] Delivered equipment included ventilators, X-ray devices, ultrasound systems, and chemotherapy medicine, in response to numerous hospital requests.[66][67][68] Nova Ukraine launched the “Ukraine Without Pain” partnership with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, aiming to establish a nationwide network of pain treatment centers, train specialists in modern pain medicine protocols, and equip facilities with rehabilitation technologies for chronic pain and post-traumatic recovery. Throughout 2024, the initiative distributed medical equipment and supplies valued at $6 million to over 120 specialized hospitals in collaboration with Medical Bridges and MedGlobal.[54] In 2024, the initiative reported distributing over 43,000 tourniquets and significant quantities of first-aid kits, medical equipment (such as ultrasound and defibrillators), generators, operating tables, and training materials to training centers.[54] Through Project MedHub, Nova Ukraine assisted more than 13,000 wounded Ukrainian service members and delivered aid worth $150,000, supporting military medics and medical evacuation units.[54]

Public infrastructure in Ukraine (Build)

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In 2022, San Jose Fire Department donated safety and firefighting equipment worth more than $1 million to Ukrainian first responders, to be distributed by relief organizations including Nova Ukraine and Firefighter Air Ukraine. The donation included self-contained breathing apparatus packs, regulators, air cylinders, and masks.[69][70] Additionally, Nova Ukraine, in collaboration with Firefighter Aid Ukraine, collected over $3 million worth of rescue equipment and medical supplies from Canadian fire stations, which were delivered to State Emergency Service of Ukraine.[71]

Nova Ukraine and Razom assembled 1,263 generators in 30 days.[72] In 2023, the Charitable Foundation of the Energy Bar Association announced a $50,000 Cornerstone Grant to Nova Ukraine to fund generators intended for hospitals and warming centers in Ukraine.[73] Working with Nevados, Nova Ukraine helped install solar panels in schools in Chernihiv, so that they remain operational during power outages caused by the 2022 invasion.[74] The organization also partnered with the Ministry of Education to enhance digital education and promote STEM programs across Ukraine.[16][75]

In partnership with the Howard G. Buffett Foundation and Ukrainian Railways, Nova Ukraine established 96 initial Points of Invincibility that provided shelter, heat, charging stations, and Wi-Fi routers to people affected by energy blackouts in Ukraine. The organization installed a water treatment plant in Kherson and delivered generators to hospitals.[8][15][76][77]

People support (Empower)

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From the beginning of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Nova Ukraine supported evacuation efforts in Ukraine helping people relocate away from the frontlines.[78][79] Nova Ukraine established a team to support Ukrainian refugees in the U.S., Mexico, and Europe.[80] Volunteers provided aid at refugee camps, helped families apply for humanitarian parole, and offered legal assistance, particularly at border crossings like San Ysidro.[81][82][83] The organization also helped refugees find housing in the U.S. and Europe,[84] and compiled updates on legal developments.[85] In reporting on Ukrainian refugees arriving in the United States, the Los Angeles Times described Nova Ukraine’s role in assisting displaced individuals and families, including helping connect refugees with local organizations providing housing and employment support.[14]

Following the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam in 2023, Nova Ukraine delivered over 35 tons of food and water to 12,000 flooding victims. The organization also facilitated the evacuation of over 3,700 people and animals and provided essential equipment for first responders.[86][87]

Children at a Zmistovno after-school center supported by Nova Ukraine, 2023

Since 2023, Nova Ukraine collaborated with the Howard G. Buffett Foundation to establish 30 after-school centers under the "Zmistovno" brand, offering educational resources to children facing challenges due to the war and the COVID-19 pandemic.[88]

The organization partnered with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to provide the Okhmatdyt Pediatric Clinic in Kyiv with a pediatric mobility rehabilitation system.[89]

Nova Ukraine supported public events in the United States that featured documentary and narrative presentations about the war.[90] In 2025, the English-language volume "Living the War: Civilians in the Army" was produced and printed in Ukraine with support from nonprofits including Nova Ukraine, the KSE Foundation, and Protect Ukraine. This project was cited in Ukrainska Pravda as an example of Nova Ukraine’s contribution to cultural diplomacy and public education by amplifying civilian narratives from the Russo-Ukrainian War.[91] United24 Media reported that the organization worked with secular and religious organizations as local distribution partners.[92] In 2025, the Ukrainian Catholic University Foundation said Nova Ukraine became a strategic partner of the university’s bachelor’s program in robotics, supporting scholarships and laboratories; it also reported that CEO Erin E. McKee visited the university in December 2025.[93]

In late 2025, Suspilne reported that Nova Ukraine financed the "Syla dvokh" ("Power of Two") rehabilitation retreat program in Poltava Oblast aimed at supporting veterans and their families.[94]

Advocacy (Advocate)

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Board Members Korkuna (left) and Markov (middle) at the flag-raising ceremony with Mayor Sam Liccardo at the San Jose City Hall August 24, 2022.

In the weeks before Russia's full-scale invasion, Nova Ukraine organized street rallies in the San Francisco Bay Area to raise awareness of the threat and to mobilize the diaspora.[43][42] After the invasion, Nova Ukraine continued street rallies,[7][44] some of which drew attention to American companies still operating in Russia.[95]

Nova Ukraine directors participated in flag-raising ceremonies at the San Francisco City Hall and San Jose City Hall dedicated to the Independence Day of Ukraine (in August) and marking anniversaries of Russian Invasion of Ukraine (in February),[96][97] as well as Santa Clara City Council meetings and Santa Clara County events.[98]

In 2022, Nova Ukraine became a founding member of the American Coalition for Ukraine to participate in diaspora advocacy networks that aim to influence public understanding and policy debates related to the war.[3] The organization has participated in advocacy activities,[99] including co-organizing Ukraine Action Summits and engaging with media.[100][18] In 2023, alongside Razom and other partners, Nova Ukraine hosted a delegation of religious leaders from the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations (UCCRO) in Washington, D.C., to raise awareness about the impact of the Russian occupation on religious freedom.[101][102][103][104] A 2025 profile described the organization's involvement in U.S.-based advocacy efforts, including paid media campaigns that focus on issues such as the abduction of Ukrainian children.[92] In interviews, board members have argued that Nova Ukraine's efforts and coordinated diaspora advocacy added to congressional support for Ukraine-related aid bills.[92]

In 2026, Suspilne reported that Nova Ukraine was among the U.S.-based civic and charitable organizations involved in organizing a rally at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., marking the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion.[105]

Structure and governance

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The Board of Directors, chaired by Nick Bilogorskiy, oversees Nova Ukraine's strategic direction and executive recruitment.[1] The Board is supported by the Advisory Board and an executive leadership team comprising the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Chief Development Officer (CDO), along with Vice Presidents and Director for Ukraine who report to the Board.[106] Erin McKee has served as the organization's CEO since August 2025.[2] Nova Ukraine provides aid both directly and through collaborations with hospitals, local volunteer groups, state services, local authorities, and Ukrainian manufacturing and distribution firms.[7]

Californian members of the Nova Ukraine Board of Directors and Advisory Board at the 2025 Annual Picnic in San Francisco.

Since 2022, Nova Ukraine has established volunteer chapters across eight U.S. states (California, Washington, Nevada, Utah, New York, Illinois, Texas) and the District of Columbia. It also opened offices in Ukraine.[107] In 2022, Nova Ukraine increased aid and services, establishing a subsidiary office in Kyiv and warehouses in several Ukrainian cities.[108] In 2022, the organization provided an estimated $55.5 million in humanitarian aid, including food, medical supplies, and other critical resources, for affected communities both within Ukraine and among refugees abroad.[17]

Financial performance

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Financial data summary (selected recent years)
Fiscal year ending Dec.Contributions (Revenue)Contributions as fraction of total revenueInvestment incomeOther revenueTotal assetsTotal liabilitiesNotable expenses (Other salaries and wages)
2024$41,180,40498.6%$428,552$3,533$27,804,425$532,054$490,908
2023$31,261,33599.6%$135,360$4,509$16,826,932$147,878$114,000
2022$75,171,152100%$24,969$10,987$19,008,324$374,756$29,000
2021$365,627100%$0$0$151,012$1$0
2020$363,158100%$0$0$79,884$0$0

Awards and recognition

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In March 2022, the National Philanthropic Trust profiled Nova Ukraine.[7] In 2022[109] and 2023,[110] Nova Ukraine’s co-founder Ostap Korkuna participated in recorded interviews as part of a Charity Navigator review, where he discussed the organization's operations and achievements. Charity Navigator gave Nova Ukraine an overall score of 100% and a four-star rating (most recent fiscal year shown: FY 2024).[4] In 2025 GuideStar, a non-profit ranking platform managed by Candid, awarded the organization a Platinum Transparency Seal for its financial and operational transparency.[5][6]

In 2014, the organization ranked second among U.S.-based Ukrainian nonprofit organizations in an annual reader survey by Ukrainian Chicago.[111][112] During the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Forbes Ukraine ranked Nova Ukraine fifth among fundraising leaders supporting Ukrainians in 2022.[113] The organization’s healthcare programming was later recognized in June 2025, when Nova Ukraine received first place in the “Charity in Healthcare” category at the Charitable Ukraine 2024 awards.[13] In August 2025, Focus magazine included Nova Ukraine among the 100 most impactful Ukrainians, ranking it as the fifth-highest charity organization.[17]

Several individual honors have also been awarded to Nova Ukraine’s co-founders in connection with their leadership of the organization. In 2020, Nick Bilogorskiy was ranked 31st on Forbes Ukraine's list of “40 Global Ukrainians.”[114] In 2022, Bilogorskiy received the Order of Merit 3rd class from President Volodymyr Zelensky,[20] and in 2023 the same honor was awarded to co-founder Ostap Korkuna.[21] In November 2025, Bilogorskiy was included in Ukrainska Pravda's annual “UP 100: Power of Influence” ranking, placing second in the Society category.[115][22]

Scrutiny and challenges

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Aid restrictions

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Nova Ukraine declined to provide lethal aid to active combatants because major corporate donation platforms require nonprofits to verify their aid does not support active combat.[116][117] Internal discussions acknowledged the practical difficulty in distinguishing dual-use items like vehicles that serve both civilian and military purposes.[118] Nova Ukraine focused on distributing emergency medical supplies to Ukraine, including tourniquets and first-aid kits for civilians and first responders. It also supported evacuation and provided help to wounded Ukrainian service members undergoing medical treatment.[58]

San Jose's sister-city relationship with Ekaterinburg

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In the spring of 2022, board chair Nick Bilogorskiy urged the San Jose City Council to terminate the city’s sister-city relationship with Ekaterinburg, arguing that maintaining the relationship was “shameful and disgusting” given Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.[119] However, the San José City Council voted to retain the relationship while issuing a letter expressing peace and support for residents of Ekaterinburg.[119][120]

Donor fatigue and recovery

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Nick Bilogorskiy, co-chair of Nova Ukraine, stated that while donations had been strong at the outset of the war, contributions had “trickled down” about 70 days after the invasion began.[121] By late 2023, Reuters described donor fatigue affecting Ukraine-related fundraising as the war continued.[122]

Destroyed medical aid warehouse

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Erin McKee, CEO of Nova Ukraine, inspects remnants of Nova Ukraine medical-aid hub in Lviv that was destroyed on November 19, 2025.jpg

On 19 November 2025, a Russian strike destroyed a Nova Ukraine medical transit warehouse in Lviv; no staff were injured.[123][124][125][126] The transit facility, which stored medical supplies and equipment intended to support more than 600 hospitals and clinics across Ukraine, was hit on 19 November 2025, resulting in the loss of significant humanitarian aid, though no Nova Ukraine personnel were reported injured.[127] Representatives of the organization characterized the destruction as a "severe blow" to medical logistics and worked on efforts to redistribute and replace lost supplies to maintain ongoing support for healthcare facilities.[128] United24 noted that multiple logistical hubs and warehouses in Ukraine have been struck during the war but the affected organizations continued operations by using redundant facilities.[129]

Scholarly perspectives

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A 2024 article in the journal European Societies analyzes Nova Ukraine together with several other Ukrainian-American nonprofits as part of a network that constructs diasporic Ukrainian identity in the United States. It describes their role as developing narratives that focus on Ukrainian agency, democratic values and global security concerns, while mobilizing supporters to lobby Western institutions.[3]

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