Ukrainian Gift Of Life Inc.

What Ukrainian Gift Of Life Inc. does

Ukrainian Gift of Life Inc. (UGoL) is a private, US-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation incorporated in 1996 and headquartered at 233 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ. The organization is committed to identifying children in Ukraine with congenital heart defects who cannot receive treatment due to economic conditions or lack of medical technology, and funding life-saving pediatric cardiac surgeries in both Ukraine and the United States. Operations are coordinated entirely by a volunteer Board of Trustees, Directors, Advisors, and a network of volunteers across the US and Ukraine, with no paid trustees or staff.

UGoL's delivery model is organized around four programs: Operation CHILD CARDIO CARE Ukraine (OpCCCareUA), which finances approximately $1,000 per child for surgeries performed in-country via the CARDIO Foundation; Operation CHILD CARDIO CARE US (OpCCCareUS), which brings children to partner US hospitals (Montefiore, St. Joseph's, HOPE Children's Hospital) with roughly $2,000 in transportation support plus a $5,000 Rotary-provided hospital stipend; Opportunities for CARDIO Observation and Training (OpCOT), which places Ukrainian clinicians in observational fellowships at US hospitals such as Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and operates a Telemedicine Program introduced in 2013 to Lviv and Kyiv; and Operation CARDIO Useable and Relevant Equipment & Supplies (OpCURES), which sources equipment and consumables, has delivered over $500,000 of supplies and distributed an ultrasonography textbook to 800 Ukrainian clinics. Cumulative impact cited includes 700+ children receiving surgeries since 1997, with nearly 90% of funds directed to children, training, and equipment.

Revenue is generated exclusively through charitable giving — individual donations and memorials, organizational sponsorships (churches, schools), corporate and foundation grants, and United Way payroll deductions — with no online transaction capability and donations accepted primarily by mail. Go-to-market is community-led through Ukrainian-American diaspora networks, churches, the Ukrainian Orthodox and Catholic hierarchies, and earned media including Ukrainian Weekly coverage, a WB11 documentary, and an annual meeting circuit. Core technology is best characterized as a telemedicine and volunteer-coordination platform rather than a commercial product stack; there are no APIs, SDKs, mobile apps, or commercial integrations disclosed.

Name

Ukrainian Gift Of Life Inc.

Legal name

Ukrainian Gift of Life, Inc.

Website

https://ukrainiangiftoflife.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ukrainian Gift of Life Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1996 that funds life-saving pediatric cardiac surgeries for Ukrainian children and trains Ukrainian clinicians. It operates four volunteer-run programs covering in-country and US surgeries, medical fellowships, and equipment supply.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian medical aid - pediatric cardiology

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Rare Disease & Special Needs Support Organizations (BPAGACAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cardiac & Complex Care Medical Travel Agencies (THAKAIAH), Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH)

Keywords

• Pediatric cardiac surgery
• Humanitarian medical aid
• Nonprofit charitable foundation
• Medical professional training
• Telemedicine diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Glen Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations and Memorials: Individual contributions and memorial donations are the primary revenue source. Donations fund specific children's surgeries ($1,000 per child in Ukraine, $2,000 for transportation for US surgeries).
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Corporate matching fund programs and grants from foundations support operational costs and specific program initiatives.
3. United Way Payroll Deductions: Workplace giving through United Way allows donors to designate UGOL as recipient of payroll deductions.
4. Sponsorships: Organizations, churches, and schools sponsor specific children's surgeries, providing $1,000 per child for surgeries in Ukraine.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ukrainian Gift of Life (UGoL) is a volunteer-run nonprofit that funds pediatric cardiac surgeries for Ukrainian children with congenital heart defects, either performed in Ukraine or in the United States. It also trains Ukrainian medical professionals, sources and ships medical equipment and supplies, and operates a telemedicine program for remote diagnostics. The organization identifies children in need, finances their surgeries, and fosters self-sufficiency in Ukrainian pediatric cardiology.

Product overview

Ukrainian Gift of Life Inc. (UGoL) is a non-profit 501c(3) charitable organization incorporated in 1996, dedicated to saving children with congenital heart defects in Ukraine. The organization operates four interconnected programs: Operation CHILD CARDIO CARE (OCCC), which encompasses OpCCCareUA for surgeries performed in Ukraine and OpCCCareUS for surgeries in the United States; Opportunities for CARDIO Observation and Training (OpCOT), which provides medical professional training and telemedicine; Operation CARDIO Useable and Relevant Equipment & Supplies (OpCURES), which sources equipment and supplies; and awareness content including the documentary 'Journey to Heal a Child's Heart.' The programs work together to identify children needing surgery, finance procedures, train Ukrainian medical professionals, and provide necessary equipment while fostering self-sufficiency in Ukraine's pediatric cardiology capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Operation CHILD CARDIO CARE (OCCC) A program that identifies children with congenital heart defects requiring surgery and determines whether the surgery is best performed in Ukraine or the US. Incorporates two sub-programs: OpCCCareUA for surgeries in Ukraine and OpCCCareUS for surgeries in the US.
• Operation CHILD CARDIO CARE Ukraine (OpCCCareUA) Arranges financing for the cost of surgical equipment and supplies for children whose surgeries can be performed in Ukraine but whose families cannot afford the costs. Involves sponsors from America providing approximately $1,000 per child through the alliance with CARDIO Foundation.
• Operation CHILD CARDIO CARE US (OpCCCareUS) Arranges heart surgeries for children with defects that cannot currently be repaired within Ukraine. Brings children to America for surgeries performed at Montefiore Hospital, St. Joseph's Hospital, and HOPE Children's Hospital through the alliance with Rotary District 7490's Gift of Life Program. Covers approximately $2,000 in transportation costs and benefits from a $5,000 hospital stipend through Rotary.
• Opportunities for CARDIO Observation and Training (OpCOT) Fosters projects to provide skill and technology enhancement for medical professionals in Ukraine. Includes training for anesthesiologists and pediatric cardiologists at US hospitals such as Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), NYU Medical Center, and St. Christopher's Hospital. Also includes telemedicine capabilities.
• Operation CARDIO Useable and Relevant Equipment & Supplies (OpCURES) Sourcing of equipment and supplies necessary for maintaining and improving pediatric cardiac care in Ukraine. Includes nutritional supplementation, online communication and diagnostics, equipment procurement, and facility refurbishment projects such as the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit (PCICU) at Lviv Surgical Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 children have received life-saving heart surgeries since 1997
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rotary District 7490 Gift of Life ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 1997Rotary District 7490 provides host families, hospital stipends ($5,000), and local transportation for children coming to America for surgery. This is a core partnership enabling the US surgery program.
• Children's Hospital at Montefiore (New York)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary hospital for US surgeries. Charges nominal stipend, provides outstanding medical, technical and nursing care. Dr. Henry Issenberg serves as medical advisor and performs case screenings.
• St. Joseph's Hospital (Paterson, NJ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital providing pediatric cardiac surgeries for children brought to the US through the program.
• HOPE Children's Hospital (Chicago, IL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner hospital providing pediatric cardiac surgeries and training opportunities for Ukrainian medical professionals.
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides observational training opportunities for anesthesiologists and cardiologists from Ukraine. Dr. Gil Wernovsky serves as medical director for training program (OpCOT).
• Christ Hospital (Chicago)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgreed to offer hands-on surgical training for Ukrainian medical professionals starting 2004.
• CARDIO FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnique organization founded in conjunction with Red Cross Society of Ukraine in June 1995. Based at Lviv Cardiac Surgery Center, funded by private donations. Doctors donate their services; patients provide their own surgical supplies.
• Ukrainian Congress Committee of AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUkrainian Gift of Life is a member organization. Provides networking and advocacy within Ukrainian-American community.
• International Tele-Medical FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNot-for-profit which provides medical information and related equipment to countries around the world. Contributions can be specified for this organization.
• Ministry of Culture and Art of UkraineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsored Ukrainian Film Festival with UGOL to promote awareness of outreach programs while promoting Ukrainian art forms.
• St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Orthodox ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish provided housing and support for Dr. Lyubomyr Solovey during his CHOP training. Pastor Fr. Frank Estocin supported launch of OpCOT program.
• Lviv Cardiac Surgery CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary surgical location in Ukraine for pediatric cardiac surgeries. Home base for CARDIO Foundation and Dr. Mykola Konyk.
• Danylo Halytsky State Medical University (Lviv)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Yuriy Ivaniv serves as Director of Diagnostic Radiology. University affiliation provides access to medical training and research capabilities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gift of Life International: Rotary-affiliated nonprofit that funds pediatric cardiac surgeries for children from developing countries — same surgery-sponsorship model and congenital heart disease focus as UGOL, with shared Rotary District 7490 partnership.
• Mending Kids International: Nonprofit providing surgical care to children in developing countries, including cardiac surgery — directly comparable mission, beneficiary population, and volunteer-medical-staff model.
• International Children's Heart Foundation: Provides pediatric cardiac surgery and training in low- and middle-income countries — overlaps directly with UGOL's surgery-sponsorship and medical-professional-training model.
• Novick Cardiac Alliance: Pediatric cardiac surgery nonprofit providing surgeries and training in underserved countries — essentially the same operating model (surgery missions + local team training) as UGOL.
• Children's Heart Foundation: National US nonprofit focused on congenital heart defects — shares the congenital heart disease mission and fundraising audience, though primarily research-focused versus UGOL's direct surgical delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Project HOPE: Large global health nonprofit with medical training, equipment donation, and humanitarian health programs — broader portfolio but directly comparable activities to UGOL's OpCOT and OpCURES programs.
• International Medical Corps: Global humanitarian health nonprofit delivering medical training, equipment, and emergency care — relevant peer for UGOL's training and equipment programs, with overlapping Ukraine operations.
• Direct Relief: Medical aid organization distributing pharmaceuticals and medical supplies globally — closely comparable to UGOL's OpCURES equipment-and-supplies function.
• Samaritan's Purse: Faith-based humanitarian organization providing medical care, disaster relief, and equipment — comparable through its medical mission and Ukraine engagement, though broader in scope.

Others

• Ronald McDonald House Charities: Supports families of children receiving medical treatment including host-family and accommodation services — analogous to UGOL's host-family coordination for Ukrainian children undergoing surgery in the US.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ukrainian-gift-of-life-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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