2024-08-16T11:12:23-05:00 2023-12-31 521392008 GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN 4550 MONTGOMERY AVE SUITE 800N BETHESDA MD 208142930 990 2023-01-01 921021572 BLUECHECK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC BLUE 9172747226 201 ALLEN ST UNIT 10016 NEW YORK NY 10002 MURPHY POINDEXTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 9172747226 2024-08-16 1 0 ELIZABETH W HELLER P00397829 3019519090 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z X JASON CONE 201 ALLEN ST UNIT 10016 NEW YORK NY 10002 4102333 0 X WWW.BLUECHECK.IN X 2022 DE SEE PART III, LINE 1. 9 8 2 8 0 0 4102333 0 0 0 4102333 3095228 0 145178 50000 71777 93896 3384302 718031 718031 0 718031 X BLUECHECK WAS LAUNCHED IN MARCH 2022- WE'RE A COLLECTIVE OF HUMANITARIAN CRISIS RESPONSE EXPERTS, ENTREPRENEURS, AND FILMMAKERS WITH DECADES OF EXPERIENCE ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF CONFLICT-AFFECTED POPULATIONS AND DOCUMENTING SOLIDARITY MOVEMENTS (SEE SCEHDULE O) COUNTERING OPPRESSION. BLUECHECK UKRAINE IDENTIFIES, VETS, AND FAST-TRACKS URGENT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO UKRAINIAN NGOS AND AID INITIATIVES PROVIDING LIFE-SAVING AND OTHER CRITICAL HUMANITARIAN WORK ON THE FRONT LINES OF RUSSIA'S WAR ON UKRAINE. THEY HAVE THE PROXIMITY, LOCAL KNOWLEDGE AND ACCESS TO ASSIST THOSE IN DESPERATE NEED. 0 0 3204097 3095228 CO-FOUNDED BY ACTOR AND DIRECTOR LIEV SCHREIBER, FORMER EXECUTIVE LEADERS OF DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS, FILMMAKERS, AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS IN MARCH 2022, BLUECHECK UKRAINE (WWW.BLUECHECK.IN) WAS INITIALLY ESTABLISHED TO FIND AND FUND HIGHLY EFFECTIVE UKRAINIAN HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATIONS RESPONDING TO THE CONSEQUENCES OF THE DEVASTATING RUSSIAN INVASION. WHAT BLUECHECK EXPERIENCED AND UNCOVERED WAS A GAP IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE: LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS WERE PROVIDING THE BULK OF THE HUMANITARIAN AID AND TAKING IMMENSE RISKS TO REACH THE FRONTLINE COMMUNITIES UNDER SIEGE BUT WERE RECEIVING A FRACTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN FUNDING AND WERE LARGELY CUT OUT OF GOVERNMENTAL AND MULTILATERAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES DUE TO HIGH LEVELS OF BUREAUCRACY. DESPITE AN INCREDIBLE AMOUNT OF SUPPORT FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SOURCES IN 2022 AND 2023, THE RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, HUMANITARIAN OUTCOMES, FOUND IN JUNE 2022 THAT THE LOCAL UKRAINIAN ORGANIZATIONS DELIVERING VIRTUALLY ALL OF THE HUMANITARIAN AID IN UKRAINE AT THAT TIME HAD RECEIVED ONLY 0.24% OF THE DIRECT DONATIONS TO UKRAINE - LESS THAN $6.5 MILLION. LOCAL UKRAINIAN ORGANIZATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS - NOT INTERNATIONAL AID ORGANIZATIONS - DELIVER A MAJORITY OF HUMANITARIAN AID IN THE COUNTRY, AND MEMBERS OF THOSE GROUPS CONTINUE TO SUFFER THE GREATEST RISKS AND CASUALTIES - AND YET, EVEN A YEAR LATER IN 2023 HUMANITARIAN OUTCOMES UPDATED RESEARCH SHOWS THESE GROUPS ARE NOT RECEIVING THE APPROPRIATE SHARE OF RESOURCES AND FUNDING.HOWEVER, WHEN PROVIDED WITH FLEXIBLE FUNDING, THESE LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS HAD THE CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING, NETWORKS, AND FLEXIBILITY TO MEET AND ADDRESS URGENT AND LIFE-THREATENING NEEDS. THESE ARE THE FRONT-LINE GROUPS THAT ARE UNIQUELY ABLE TO ACHIEVE SOLUTIONS FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES, BUT THEY ARE INSUFFICIENTLY RESOURCED THROUGH OUR CURRENT HUMANITARIAN SYSTEM.IN JANUARY 2023, BLUECHECK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED AS A 501C3 TAX-EXEMPT, NON-PROFIT, NON-GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY. BLUECHECK NOW HAS THE POTENTIAL TO EXPAND THE MODEL OF BLUECHECK UKRAINE TO A GLOBAL SOLUTION FOR IDENTIFYING, VETTING, AND FAST-TRACKING FINANCIAL SUPPORT (WITH STREAMLINED AND LIGHT LIFT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS) TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS RESPONDING TO HUMANITARIAN AND NATURAL DISASTERS AROUND THE WORLD. 3204097 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 AL AR CA FL GA HI IL KS KY MD MA MI MN MS NH NJ NM NY NC OR PA RI SC TN UT WV WI X MURPHY POINDEXTER 9172747226 201 ALLEN STREET UNIT 10016 NEW YORK NY 10002 MURPHY POINDEXTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X X 94789 0 1317 JASON CONE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 LIEV SCHREIBER VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 STEVEN SOLINSKY TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHAEL GOLDFARB SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 HARRIS FISHMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 NATALIE JARESKO BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARGRIT POLAK BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SOFIA SHIELD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 94789 0 1317 0 0 0 0 0 4102333 4102333 4102333 0 0 0 970500 970500 2124728 2124728 96106 67274 14416 14416 28091 19663 4214 4214 10676 7474 1601 1601 10305 7213 1546 1546 23000 23000 50000 50000 15744 5036 10708 33095 1759 31336 5879 450 5429 16178 16178 3384302 3204097 108428 71777 699075 18956 0 718031 0 0 X 718031 0 718031 0 718031 718031 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 0 4102333 4102333 4102333 4102333 2030297 2072036 4102333 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 4102333 0 4102333 0 4102333 3384302 0 3384302 0 3384302 1 RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS IN THE REGION 2124728 0 0 0 0 0 0 2124728 0 2124728 RUSSIA AND THE NEIGHBORING STATES - UKRAINE BUILDING IDP SHELTER FOR 25, PROVIDING EMERGENCY WATER, INSTALLING OF WATER FILTRATION 203668 0 RUSSIA AND THE NEIGHBORING STATES - UKRAINE REHABILITATION AND RECOVERY PROGRAM (WOMEN AND CHILDREN) 50000 0 RUSSIA AND THE NEIGHBORING STATES - UKRAINE HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES 50000 0 RUSSIA AND THE NEIGHBORING STATES - UKRAINE HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES 150000 0 RUSSIA AND THE NEIGHBORING STATES - UKRAINE HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES 75000 0 RUSSIA AND THE NEIGHBORING STATES - UKRAINE HUMANITARIAN AID 50000 0 RUSSIA AND THE NEIGHBORING STATES - UKRAINE HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES 100000 0 RUSSIA AND THE NEIGHBORING STATES - UKRAINE HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES 150000 0 RUSSIA AND THE NEIGHBORING STATES - UKRAINE HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES 100000 0 RUSSIA AND THE NEIGHBORING STATES - UKRAINE HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES 422500 0 RUSSIA AND THE NEIGHBORING STATES - UKRAINE HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES 263560 0 RUSSIA AND THE NEIGHBORING STATES - UKRAINE HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES 260000 0 RUSSIA AND THE NEIGHBORING STATES - UKRAINE HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES 250000 0 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION SET SELF-REPORTING BAKED INTO ALL GRANTS MONTHS AFTER THE GRANT IS DEPLOYED, WHICH INCLUDES A MONITORING AND EVALUATING (M&E) FRAMEWORK AROUND ONGOING MONITORING AND POST-GRANT 3RD PARTY VALIDATION. BLUECHECK ATIVELY MONITOR THE GRANTS AND WORK WITH THE M&E TEAM TO BUILD THIS OUT AND ADAPT TO NEEDS. FORM 990, SCHEDULE F, PART II THE GRANTS PROVIDED TO THE REGION RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES WERE ALL GRANTS PROVIDED TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UKRAINE. X X X 1 ALDER FUNDRAISING & PHILANTHROPY 8616 SW 47TH AVENUE PORTLAND OR 97219 CONSULTING 0 0 50000 -50000 50000 -50000 AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY 1 TAPS INTERNATIONAL UKRAINE 3033 WILSON BLVD SUITE 300 ARLINGTON VA 22201 822135523 501C(3) 325000 0 FUNDING OF 1,000+ TRAUMA LOCALLY MANUFACTURED MEDICAL KITS FOR A FRONTLINE RESPONDER MEDICAL TRAINING HOSTED AND FUNDED BY TAPS PROJECT VICTORY UKRAINE 2412 N VIKING LOOP POST FALLS ID 83854 882023478 501C(3) 270500 0 FUNDING FOR LOGISTICS OF HOSPITAL RESUPPLY DELIVERIES (1M+ IN SUPPLIES) CASH FOR REFUGEES INC 250 BEACON ST STE 17 BOSTON MA 02116 881228984 501C(3) 242000 0 CASH ASSISTANCE IN KHERSON REGION LIFEBOX 495 HENRY STREET 1001 BROOKLYN NY 11231 462266526 501C(3) 75000 0 SURGICAL EQUIPMENT SUPPORT TIP OF THE SPEAR POBOX 262085 PLANO TX 75026 453000590 501C(3) 58000 0 OPERATIONAL FUNDING FOR DEMINING MISSION IN MAY/JUNE 2023, PURCHASE OF 80 CEIA LANDMINE DETECTORS 5 0 PART I, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION SET SELF-REPORTING BAKED INTO ALL GRANTS MONTHS AFTER THE GRANT IS DEPLOYED, WHICH INCLUDES A MONITORING AND EVALUATING (M&E) FRAMEWORK AROUND ONGOING MONITORING AND POST-GRANT 3RD PARTY VALIDATION. BLUECHECK ATIVELY MONITOR THE GRANTS AND WORK WITH THE M&E TEAM TO BUILD THIS OUT AND ADAPT TO NEEDS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS AND REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT. THE RETURN WAS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION AND FORWARDED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON: A. HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE POLICY; B. HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; C. HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY; AND D. UNDERSTANDS THAT THE CORPORATION IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. IF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE AN INTERESTED PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE A FINANCIAL INTEREST, IT INFORMS THE INTERESTED PERSON OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORDS THE INTERESTED PERSON AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE INTERESTED PERSON'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THAT THE INTERESTED PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE A FINANCIAL INTEREST, IT TAKES APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. THE PROCESS INCLUDED MARKET DATA OBTAINED FROM SALARY.COM FOR THE COMPENSATION OF NON-PROFIT EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATION. THE PROCESS WAS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR MINUTES. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW TOOK PLACE OCTOBER 2023. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.