Nonprofit · EIN 36-4126296
UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · CHICAGO, IL 60622
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $12,452,297 | $6,386,898 | $6,065,399 | $28,001,759 | $2,324,274 | $25,677,485 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,281,717 | $7,399,923 | -$1,118,206 | $23,268,029 | $3,655,943 | $19,612,086 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $8,330,800 | $9,749,309 | -$1,418,509 | $22,412,029 | $4,065,507 | $18,346,522 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,393,086
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,153,683
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $2,461,302
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$94,472
- Other revenue
- -$94,472
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,318,572
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $258,662
- Other salaries and wages
- $539,628
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,055,628
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $38,054
- Travel
- $90,831
- Depreciation
- $1,836
- Program services (functional)
- $4,515,496
- Management and general (functional)
- $676,344
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,195,058
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $23,268,029
- Total assets, end of year
- $28,001,759
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,324,274
- Net assets, end of year
- $25,677,485
- Publicly traded securities
- $23,550,068
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $16,971,652
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,705,833
- Gross receipts
- $20,833,372
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1997
- State of legal domicile
- IL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annetta Hewko | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $147,635 |
| Kristina Chehade | Chief Growth Officer Officer | 40 | $105,303 |
| Taras Szmagala | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Natalia Klymovska | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Anne Chermak Dillen | Director Trustee or director | 7 | $0 |
| Boris Lushniak | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Nancy Boitnott | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Catherine Stecyk | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Nataliya Anon | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Andrew Lencyk | Director Trustee or director | 7 | $0 |
| Hellen Kryshtalowych | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Solimini | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 50 | $112,860 | $0 |
| Kristina Chehade | Chief Growth Officer Officer | 40 | $102,340 | $0 |
| Annetta Hewko | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $7,269 | $2,100 |
| Taras Szmagala | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Lencyk | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| Helen Kryshtalowych | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Natalia Klymovska | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Schmidt | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne Chermak Dillen | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Boris Lushniak | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine Stecyk | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Boitnott | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Nataliya Anon | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristina Chehade | Chief Growth Officer Officer | 40 | $96,961 | $19,759 |
| Joseph Solimini | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 50 | $101,687 | $3,484 |
| Alexander Kuzma | Chief Development Officer Officer | 40 | $97,071 | $6,980 |
| Taras Szmagala | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Lencyk | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| Helen Kryshtalowych | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Natalia Klymovska | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Daniel Schmidt | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Anne Chermak Dillen | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Boris Lushniak | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine Stecyk | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Taras Ferencevych | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Nataliya Anon | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2247 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622-8957
- In care of
- % JOHN F KUREY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Taras Szmagala, 2247 W Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
- Signed the 990
- Taras Szmagala, Chairman
- Phone
- (773) 235-8462
- Website
- www.ucufoundation.org
- Return prepared by
- Eifel Rambo Advisory Group Ltd
Mission
Through its fundraising activities in the United States, Foundation assists the Ukrainian Catholic University in meeting its educational goals and financial needs and supports its successes as one of the top universities and the premier Catholic educational institution in Ukraine.
Program accomplishments
- The Foundation's program services include:* Institutional Support Helps Ukrainian Catholic University in Ukraine to meet present needs and develop endowments and funding streams for the future.* Information and Education Promotes public awareness and distributes material about Ukrainian history, culture and spirituality, fostering a deeper knowledge in the United States of the Ukrainian Catholic University.* Exchange Program Facilitates opportunities both for Ukrainian students and faculty to study or intern in the United states and for North American teachers , professors, and other professionals to volunteer in Ukraine.*Teaching Materials Program Collects books and other educational resources in the United States to help rebuild libraries of Catholic institutions in Ukraine.Expenses $4,515,496 · grants $4,318,572
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-4126296
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $28,001,759
- Income (IRS master file)
- $20,833,372
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $12,452,297 | $6,386,898 | $28,001,759 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,281,717 | $7,399,923 | $23,268,029 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $8,330,800 | $9,749,309 | $22,412,029 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $12,218,833 | $6,690,536 | $20,727,674 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 36-4126296).
Questions about UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION is 36-4126296.
- Is UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Taras Szmagala.
- Who are the officers and directors of UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $147,635 (Annetta Hewko, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $12,452,297, expenses of $6,386,898 and total assets of $28,001,759 at year end.
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