Ukrainian Association of Washington State

What Ukrainian Association of Washington State does

The Ukrainian Association of Washington State (UAWS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in 1971 (originally as The Ukrainian American Club of Washington) and headquartered in Washington State with a mailing address in Renton. It is a 100% volunteer-based entity with approximately 5 employees, governed by a Board of Directors, and operates without paid staff for programming. Its mission spans three pillars: cultural preservation and education, humanitarian aid, and political advocacy on behalf of Ukraine.

UAWS's core programmatic offerings include the Barvinok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble (20+ years of operation) and Serpanok Choir as performing arts assets; traditional art workshops such as Petrykivka painting and straw weaving; community celebrations including Independence Day picnics and rallies; documentary screenings and literary evenings; and sacred art exhibitions in partnership with Ukrainian cultural institutions. Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, UAWS has expanded into humanitarian operations, operating a humanitarian hub for emergency supply collection and delivery to Ukraine (in partnership with Medical Teams Worldwide and the Ukrainian Ministry of Health), running the NICU neonatal incubator fundraising campaign ($4.5 million target; $256,000 raised mid-2022 funding 18 incubators and 6 warmers), managing the Washington State Sponsorship Hub under the Uniting for Ukraine program (helping 135 sponsors bring 268 refugees to Washington State before concluding in October 2023), and providing legal consulting services for refugee documentation.

UAWS has no proprietary technology product, no AI/ML capabilities, and no commercial software offering. Revenue mechanics consist of individual donations, event ticket sales ($15–$60 per attendee), and time-bound grant partnerships. The customer base is segmented across Ukrainian-Americans seeking heritage programming, newly arrived Ukrainian refugees requiring resettlement support, and broader American supporters of Ukraine. Operating geography is regional (Washington State), with programmatic reach extending transatlantically into Ukraine via humanitarian supply chains.

Name

Ukrainian Association of Washington State

Legal name

Ukrainian Association of Washington State

Website

https://uaws.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Ukrainian Association of Washington State is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 1971 that serves the Ukrainian-American community in Washington State through cultural preservation programs, humanitarian aid to Ukraine, refugee resettlement support, and political advocacy, operating on a 100% volunteer basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural and humanitarian non-profit services

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Disaster Response & Search and Rescue (SAR) (BPADADAA)

Keywords

• Cultural heritage preservation
• Humanitarian aid services
• Refugee resettlement support
• Community advocacy programs
• Ethnic cultural workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Renton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: UAWS raises funds through donations to support humanitarian aid projects, cultural programs, and refugee support initiatives. The organization runs specific fundraising campaigns such as the NICU project targeting $4.5 million for neonatal care equipment.
2. Event Ticket Sales: UAWS generates revenue through ticket sales for cultural events, workshops, concerts, and performances. Examples include the Petrykivka Painting Workshop ($39.99 early bird, $50 at event) and the Barvinok 20th Anniversary Concert ($60 per person including dinner and show).
3. Sponsorship Program Management: UAWS participated in the Washington State Sponsorship Hub grant program in collaboration with Welcome.US, supporting sponsors of Ukrainian refugees under the Uniting for Ukraine program. This was a grant-based program that concluded in October 2023.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Ukrainian Association of Washington State (UAWS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that preserves and promotes Ukrainian heritage through performing arts ensembles, traditional art workshops, and community cultural events. It operates a humanitarian aid program delivering medical equipment and emergency supplies to Ukraine and supports Ukrainian refugees settling in Washington State. The organization also conducts political advocacy through rallies and government engagement on Ukraine-related issues.

Product overview

The Ukrainian Association of Washington State (UAWS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit cultural organization incorporated in 1971, operating as a community services and advocacy organization rather than a commercial product company. The organization offers a portfolio of cultural and humanitarian programs including the Barvinok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble (a 20+ year performing arts program), traditional art workshops (Petrykivka painting, straw weaving), community celebrations (Independence Day events, picnics), documentary screenings and literary evenings, and sacred art exhibitions. Its humanitarian division operates refugee support services (U4U Sponsorship Hub, Legal Consulting Service) and medical aid initiatives (Neonatal Incubators for Ukraine campaign). The UAWS Advocacy Committee conducts political advocacy on behalf of Ukraine. The organization does not offer technology products, SaaS platforms, or developer-facing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Barvinok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble: Local dance ensemble established to spread awareness of Ukrainian culture through concerts and festivals
• Serpanok Choir

Products and services

• Barvinok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble A traditional Ukrainian folk dance ensemble that performs at community events, festivals, and cultural celebrations for Ukrainian-American and general audiences in Washington State.
• Art Workshops (Petrykivka Painting) Traditional Ukrainian Petrykivka decorative painting instruction sessions led by a master artist from Kharkiv, with early bird tickets at $39.99 and door price at $50.
• Straw Weaving Bird Workshop Traditional Ukrainian straw weaving workshop teaching participants to craft a decorative straw bird, ticketed through Eventbrite.
• Community Events and Celebrations

Quantifiable outcome

• Helped 135 sponsors bring 268 refugees to Washington State through Uniting for Ukraine program
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Charity Foundation 'Friends of the Lviv National Gallery'coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Co-organizer of the 'Under Fire: Sacred Art in Today's Ukraine' exhibition at A/NT Gallery. Proceeds support Lviv National Academy of Arts students displaced by Russia's war on Ukraine.
• Radruzh School of IconographyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Co-organizer of the 'Under Fire: Sacred Art in Today's Ukraine' exhibition showcasing sacred art and supporting art education.
• A/NT GallerycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Venue partner for the 'Under Fire: Sacred Art in Today's Ukraine' exhibition at 305 Harrison St, Seattle. Gallery serves as the physical distribution channel for the exhibition.
• Medical Teams WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022UAWS partnered with Medical Teams Worldwide to help and supply aid to Ukraine following Russia's full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. This partnership enabled the organization to pivot to a humanitarian hub collecting, packing, and sending emergency food, clothes, and medical supplies.
• Welcome.UScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022UAWS collaborated with Welcome.US on the Washington State Sponsorship Hub grant program to support sponsors of Ukrainian refugees under the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program. The program helped 135 sponsors bring 268 refugees to Washington State.
• Ukrainian Community Center of Washington (UCCWA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022UAWS teamed up with UCCWA and Nashi Immigrants Health Board to create and manage the Washington Sponsor Support Hub, collaborating on events and refugee support services.
• Nashi Immigrants Health BoardminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership in the Washington Sponsor Support Hub focused on health-related support services for Ukrainian immigrants and refugees.
• Barvinok Ukrainian Dance EnsemblecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated dance ensemble established by UAWS that performs at various cultural events, festivals, and celebrations. Barvinok has been active for 20+ years promoting Ukrainian folk dance.
• Serpanok ChoirminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated choir ensemble established by UAWS that performs at concerts and cultural events, spreading awareness of Ukrainian culture through music.
• Lovage Book ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUkrainian Book Club ('Любисток') co-organizing literary events with UAWS, such as the literary evening with Halyna Kruk.
• Ukrainian Students United at University of WashingtonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent organization at UW co-hosting events with UAWS including the Halyna Kruk literary evening and film screenings.
• Ukrainian Ministry of HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUAWS maintains constant communication with the Ukrainian Ministry of Health to ensure humanitarian efforts are aligned with urgent needs arising during the war, including the NICU equipment program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nova Ukraine: U.S. Ukrainian-American non-profit funding humanitarian relief, medical equipment, and recovery projects in Ukraine. Directly comparable to UAWS's NICU campaign and post-2022 humanitarian pivot.
• Razom for Ukraine: U.S.-based Ukrainian-American 501(c)(3) that blends humanitarian aid, advocacy, and cultural programming for Ukraine. Highly comparable to UAWS in mission mix, volunteer-driven model, and diaspora-community focus.
• United Help Ukraine: U.S.-based non-profit providing humanitarian aid, medical supplies, and refugee support to Ukrainians. Comparable to UAWS on the humanitarian and refugee-support dimensions.
• Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization: U.S. branch of the Ukrainian Scouting Organization focused on youth cultural and educational programming. Comparable to UAWS's cultural-education mission and shares several board members (PLAST members appear on UAWS's leadership roster).

Regional players

• Ukrainian Institute of America: New York-based Ukrainian-American cultural institution preserving and promoting Ukrainian heritage through arts and exhibitions. Comparable to UAWS's cultural preservation mission but operates on the East Coast.

Broad incumbents

• Ukrainian Congress Committee of America: The umbrella representative body for Ukrainian-Americans in the U.S., coordinating advocacy and community organizations nationally. Comparable as a broader-incumbent Ukrainian-American advocacy organization that UAWS affiliates with at the state level.

Others

• Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union: U.S. Ukrainian-American community institution providing financial services and community grants. Not a direct operational peer, but a relevant diaspora ecosystem participant that shares UAWS's community-base audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ukrassociation
• Facebookfacebook.com/uaofws
• Instagraminstagram.com/ukrainian_association_ws
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uaws

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

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