What DAAR Charitable Foundation does

DAAR Charitable Foundation (also operating as Daar Foundation) is a US-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 85-0487069) founded in 2002 by the Bleyzer family — Ukrainian-American immigrants from the Kharkiv region — and headquartered at 123 N. Post Oak Ln., Ste. 410, Houston, Texas. The foundation is fully volunteer-run, with no compensation paid to any board or management member, and channels over 98 cents of every donated dollar directly to humanitarian aid. Its mission is to provide safety, protection, and care for Ukrainians remaining in conflict zones, distinguishing it from refugee-focused aid organizations. The foundation is part of a broader Bleyzer family network that includes SigmaBleyzer Investment Group (operating in Ukraine since 1994, with 30,000+ Ukrainian employees across 100+ companies and over $1 billion invested) and The Bleyzer Foundation (established 2001).

The foundation's operations center on procuring, shipping, and distributing humanitarian aid across Ukraine via a network of US nonprofit suppliers (Medical Bridges, Blessings International, Project C.U.R.E., UPS Foundation), an EU channel partner (Free Ukraine Foundation), and Ukrainian ground partners (Dar Foundation, Rescue Now, Come Back Alive, 100%Life). Since Russia's full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, the foundation has shipped 400+ pallets containing 150,000+ lbs of medical supplies and medicines (value >$5,000,000), 2,000+ CAT tourniquets and individual first-aid kits, 100+ tons of food, 80 generators and solar power stations, 6,000+ items of personal protective gear including ballistic vests and helmets, and over $500,000 in grants to local Ukrainian partner nonprofits. Program portfolio includes three fundraising campaigns (Stand With Ukraine, Stand for Humanity, Stand for Hope) and three specialized initiatives: Ukraine Needs Wheels (EU vehicle procurement for humanitarian transport and evacuation), Texas Law Enforcement for Ukraine (protective equipment from Texas agencies), and the World Help Ukraine partnership (a multi-national Ukrainian/German/Polish/American coalition).

The revenue model is donation-only. Donations are accepted via online portal, wire transfer, mail, and through EU/Ukrainian partner channels; all contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed under US law. The go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven, leveraging the Bleyzer family network, the #StandWithUkraine social media campaign, email newsletters, and direct volunteer mobilization. There are no employees on payroll, no proprietary technology, no patents, no API or product platform — the "technology" is the partnership and logistics network that translates cash donations into physical aid delivered to Ukrainian civilians, hospitals, first responders, and Territorial Defense units.

Name

DAAR Charitable Foundation

Legal name

DAAR Charitable Foundation

Website

https://standwithukrainefund.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DAAR Charitable Foundation is a US-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, volunteer-run with zero paid staff, that delivers medical supplies, food, protective gear, and vehicles to Ukrainian civilians and first responders remaining in conflict zones. Founded 2002 by the Bleyzer family.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Tax-deductible charitable donations from individuals and organizations. The foundation is a US-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN#: 85-0487069). Donations fund purchases of humanitarian aid items, logistics costs for shipment and storage, and administrative fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DAAR Charitable Foundation is a US-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit that raises tax-deductible donations to procure and ship humanitarian aid—including medical supplies, food, generators, and personal protective gear—to Ukrainian civilians, hospitals, first responders, and partner NGOs operating in active conflict zones.

Product overview

DAAR Charitable Foundation operates a portfolio of humanitarian aid campaigns and programs focused on supporting Ukrainians remaining in conflict zones. The core offering consists of the Stand With Ukraine, Stand for Humanity, and Stand for Hope campaigns for fundraising and awareness, supplemented by specific operational programs including the Ukraine Needs Wheels vehicle procurement initiative, Texas Law Enforcement for Ukraine protective equipment program, and World Help Ukraine partnership. Aid distribution encompasses medical supplies, food, generators, blankets, protective gear, and vehicle support for humanitarian transport and evacuation. The organization functions as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entirely volunteer-run, channeling donated funds directly to humanitarian aid provision without any compensation to board or management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ukraine Needs Wheels: A fundraising initiative to procure used SUVs, pickups and vans from the European Union to support critical humanitarian aid efforts throughout Ukraine.
• World Help Ukraine
• Texas Law Enforcement for Ukraine

Products and services

• Stand With Ukraine Campaign
• Stand for Humanity Campaign
• Stand for Hope Campaign
• Ukraine Needs Wheels Initiative
• Texas Law Enforcement for Ukraine Initiative
• World Help Ukraine Partnership
• Medical Supply Distribution

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Medical BridgescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022US-based nonprofit partner supporting the foundation's mission to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine. Board Member Natasha Bleyzer has visited Medical Bridges facilities to sort medical supplies.
• Blessings InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022US-based nonprofit partner providing donated or heavily discounted medical supplies for shipment to Ukraine.
• Project C.U.R.E.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022US-based nonprofit partner that provides medical equipment and supplies for humanitarian aid shipments to Ukraine.
• UPS FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Foundation partner providing logistics and shipping support for humanitarian aid shipments to Ukraine.
• Dar FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Ukrainian local partner organization operating on the ground in Ukraine, distributing humanitarian aid.
• Rescue NowcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Ukrainian local partner organization operating on the ground in Ukraine, providing humanitarian aid and evacuation support.
• World Help UkraineflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership of Ukrainians, Germans, Poles, and Americans united to help repel Russian invaders, supply and support Ukrainian fighters and civilians, and rebuild Ukraine. Has raised over $300,000 and secured buses of humanitarian aid including medicines, medical equipment, vehicles, generators, armor, tactical equipment, food and hygiene supplies.
• Ukraine Needs WheelsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Initiative that procures used SUVs, pickups and vans from the European Union to support critical humanitarian aid efforts throughout Ukraine. Vehicles are transported into Ukraine where the UA Transport Team facilitates last-mile delivery to final recipients.
• Come Back AlivecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Ukrainian local partner organization operating on the ground in Ukraine.
• 100%Life (Network)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Ukrainian local partner organization operating on the ground in Ukraine, providing humanitarian aid support.
• Free Ukraine FoundationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022EU-based partner that receives wire transfers from EU citizens and facilitates donation processing for Ukraine humanitarian aid.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Direct Relief: Large US humanitarian medical aid organization that has shipped substantial medical supplies into Ukraine through partners like Medical Bridges — comparable supply-chain model but at far greater scale.
• Project HOPE: International health and humanitarian organization with significant Ukraine response delivering medicines, medical supplies, and supporting hospitals — comparable medical aid focus and conflict-zone delivery.
• International Medical Corps: Global humanitarian health organization with active Ukraine operations delivering medical supplies and supporting health facilities — broader geographic scope but similar beneficiary base and aid items.

Direct peers

• United Help Ukraine: US-registered nonprofit founded by Ukrainian-Americans delivering medical supplies, protective gear, and humanitarian aid to Ukraine — overlapping directly with DAAR's aid categories and end beneficiaries.
• Revived Soldiers Ukraine: US-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit delivering medical treatment, medicine, and humanitarian aid to Ukraine — comparable donor base, mission, and beneficiary segments.
• Come Back Alive: Major Ukrainian foundation providing equipment, training, and humanitarian aid to defenders and civilians — an active on-the-ground partner of DAAR and direct operational peer in aid delivery.
• Nova Ukraine: US-based Ukrainian-American nonprofit providing direct humanitarian aid and reconstruction support to Ukraine, with comparable donor base and in-country partner network.
• Razom for Ukraine: US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit created by Ukrainian-Americans to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Most direct comparable to DAAR in mission, donor base, and operational model.
• Sunflower of Peace: US-based nonprofit coordinating medical and humanitarian aid procurement for Ukrainian hospitals and civilians, with similar diaspora-driven fundraising and supply chain model.
• World Help Ukraine: Multi-national partnership of Ukrainian, German, Polish, and American volunteers delivering aid to Ukraine — overlapping partner campaign and an active collaborator with DAAR.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/daarfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/daarfoundation

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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