U.S.-Ukraine Foundation

What U.S.-Ukraine Foundation does

The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation is a Washington, D.C.-headquartered nonprofit founded in 1990—more than a year before Ukrainian independence—with a permanent operational office in Kyiv. Its mission is to support the people of Ukraine in their quest for freedom, democracy, a free market economy, and human rights, executed across four program verticals: humanitarian aid, civic and economic development, advocacy, and historical and cultural education.

The foundation's core programmatic asset is the Friends of Ukraine Network (FOUN), a coalition of four specialized task forces (National Security, Economic & Energy, Democracy & Civil Society, and Reimagining, Reconstruction & Recovery) that produces policy recommendations for U.S. assistance to Ukraine. Adjacent offerings include humanitarian aid initiatives (Help Kherson, Emergency Medical Supplies, Food for Life, Search and Rescue, Open Hearts), the annual Star of Ukraine Award, the Pylyp Orlyk Institute for Democracy (founded 1991 with National Endowment for Democracy support), and a calendar of online events and webinars. Distribution occurs through the foundation's website, social media channels, email newsletters, YouTube-hosted event recordings, and the Classy.org donation portal.

The foundation is co-founded and led by Nadia K. McConnell (President; former NASA and FEMA official) and Robert A. McConnell (Co-Founder, Director of External Affairs; former Assistant Attorney General). Revenue is generated exclusively through donations and grants rather than product or service sales; no financial figures are publicly disclosed. The organization does not disclose headcount, does not operate commercial products, and has no equity investors, parent company, or subsidiaries beyond FOUN as an operating initiative.

Name

U.S.-Ukraine Foundation

Legal name

U.S.-Ukraine Foundation

Website

https://usukraine.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation is a nonprofit, founded in 1990, that supports Ukraine through humanitarian aid, policy advocacy via its Friends of Ukraine Network, civic and economic development, and cultural education, funded by donations and serving Ukrainian civil society and U.S. policymakers.

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Falls Church

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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B2B

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Services

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Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

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Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation is a private nonprofit that runs advocacy, humanitarian aid, civic and economic development, and historical and cultural education programs in support of Ukraine. Its principal activities are the Friends of Ukraine Network (FOUN) expert-coalition task forces producing U.S. policy recommendations, named humanitarian aid initiatives (Help Kherson, Emergency Medical Supplies, Food for Life, Search and Rescue, Open Hearts), the Pylyp Orlyk Institute for Democracy research arm, the annual Star of Ukraine Award, and recurring online events and webinars.

Product overview

The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation is a non-profit organization offering a coordinated portfolio of advocacy and humanitarian programs. The core initiative is the Friends of Ukraine Network (FOUN), which operates four specialized task forces (National Security, Economic & Energy, Democracy & Civil Society, and Reimagining, Reconstruction & Recovery) providing policy recommendations. Additional offerings include humanitarian aid programs (Help Kherson, Emergency Medical Supplies, Food for Life, Search and Rescue, Open Hearts), the Star of Ukraine Award, the Pylyp Orlyk Institute for Democracy, and regular events/webinars on Ukraine-related topics.

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Products and services

• Friends of Ukraine Network (FOUN) A coalition initiative comprising four specialized task forces — National Security, Economic & Energy, Democracy & Civil Society, and Reimagining, Reconstruction & Recovery — that brings together experts (including former U.S. ambassadors and Supreme Allied Commanders) to develop policy recommendations and advocacy strategies supporting Ukraine.
• Humanitarian Aid Programs A portfolio of humanitarian aid initiatives — Help Kherson, Emergency Medical Supplies, Food for Life, Search and Rescue, and Open Hearts — that targets unfilled humanitarian needs in Ukraine and is delivered through the foundation's network of partners.
• Star of Ukraine Award An annual award program that recognizes individuals and organizations for their contributions to Ukraine.
• Pylyp Orlyk Institute for Democracy A research and policy-advice institute founded in 1991 to make information, research, and advice available to Ukrainian policymakers, supporting the development of democratic governance in Ukraine.
• Events and Webinars Online events and webinars covering Ukraine security, reconstruction, historical education, and current events, accessible globally via YouTube and webinar platforms and convened in cooperation with partners such as the Embassy of Ukraine in the USA.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Embassy of Ukraine in the USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation cooperates with the Embassy of Ukraine in conducting events such as the 'From Chornobyl to Zaporizhzhia: Energy Threats Against Civilians' online event on April 27, 2026.
• National Endowment for DemocracycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1991The National Endowment for Democracy provided support for the establishment of the Pylyp Orlyk Institute for Democracy in Kyiv in 1991, supporting the foundation's work to make information, research, and advice available to Ukrainian policymakers.
• U.S. Information Agency (USIA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1991In April 1991, supported by a grant from the United States Information Agency, the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation hosted a two-week program 'The American System of Governance' for a delegation of 13 members of the Ukrainian Rada.

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/usukraine
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/usukraine
• Facebookfacebook.com/usukraine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/usukraine
• Instagraminstagram.com/usukraine

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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