About URF
The Ukrainian Refugee Foundation (URF) is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2022 to support Ukrainians whose lives have been upended by war — from families and children to volunteers, medics, defenders, and abandoned animals.
Working at a personal scale, URF delivers urgent, human-centered aid that complements larger institutions through fast, flexible, and highly accountable action. Guided by the belief that small acts of care spark powerful change, URF helps restore dignity and hope across Ukraine.
“Small enough to care. Strong enough to act.”
Legal & Registration Details
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🏷️ Legal Name |
Ukrainian Refugee Foundation |
(📝 dba: Ukraine Rescue Fund, URF) |
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📜 Incorporation (CA) |
Mar 9, 2022 |
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🕊️ 501(c)(3) Status |
Aug 16, 2022 |
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🏛️ Charitable Trust Registry |
CT0299613 |
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🪪 EIN (Tax ID) |
88-1318523 |
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📍 Headquarters |
San Rafael, CA |
655 Irwin St, B-1048, San Rafael, CA 94901 |
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✉️ Contact Email / Phone |
(628) 252-4459
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We are proud of our history and of our commitment to financial transparency. Over the past three years, URF’s efficiency has strengthened significantly, with program delivery rising to 95%. This is possible because our teams are volunteer-run, contributing more than 8,200 hours in the U.S. alone. This efficiency keeps URF financially steady, with healthy operating margins and short-term reserves rebuilt after early spending on evacuations and emergency relief, giving us the flexibility to stay focused on delivering aid. URF carries no long-term debt and only minimal current liabilities, ensuring that donor support moves quickly and effectively to those who need it most. Because we operate in an active war zone, the needs remain immense, and every additional dollar allows us to reach more people. We cannot solve every need, but we guarantee maximum effectiveness for your contribution.
Key Financial Information
| Fiscal Year | Total Assets | Total Revenue | Total Expenses | Program Services | IRS Filings |
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2022 |
$45,264 |
$359,493 |
$365,285 |
72% |
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2023 |
$77,257 |
$248,135 |
$238,662 |
87% |
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2024 |
$98,737 |
$210,187 |
$178,828 |
95% |
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Verification and Donation Platforms
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🥇 Candid / GuideStar Rating |
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🏦 Employer Giving Programs |
Benevity • YourCause • CyberGrants (use our legal name) |
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💛 Partner Campaigns |
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🌐 Other Giving Platforms |
Board of Directors
Alina Lubensky
President
Alina was born in Kharkiv and moved to Kyiv at 17, experiencing the emergence of independent Ukraine and the Orange Revolution from the heart of the capital. Her career took her across Ukraine before she and her husband settled in Northern California, where they now raise three children and four pets.
Olya Anguelov
Secretary
Born in Kyiv and immigrating to Canada as a teenager, Olya built her career around accelerating the transition to a clean, low-carbon economy. She leads Product and Marketing at NextEra Mobility, helping electrify heavy-duty transport, and holds degrees from the University of Waterloo and UCLA Anderson Business School.
Serhiy Lubensky
Treasurer
Serhiy grew up in Kharkiv and arrived in the United States as a teenager, when his family fled as political refugees just before the fall of the Soviet Union. He studied EECS at MIT and went on to a career that bridges defense engineering, entrepreneurship, and 15 years in banking roles focused on risk and client intelligence.
Mission Partners
Polina Vinnik
Director - Ми Переможемо Разом
Polina was born in Smila and moved to Kyiv at 19, building a career as a psychotherapist with degrees in Education and Psychology and working with patients in Ukraine and around the world. A founding URF volunteer and now director of its Kyiv partner fund, she leads local volunteer networks in organizing humanitarian support.
Igor Lubashev
Director - Kharkiv Resilience Fund
Born in Kyiv and raised in the U.S. from age 15, Igor holds an MIT master’s in EECS and has spent his career developing large-scale software systems, now serving as a Director of Engineering at Akamai. He and his wife Lucy support frontline defenders and displaced children through essential material aid and educational programs.
Ryan Grant Little
Founder - Roxolani Trust
A Canadian based in Vienna at the start of the full-scale invasion, Ryan launched several humanitarian initiatives supporting Ukraine from EU before moving to Kyiv to found the Roxolani Trust. He is a social entrepreneur and impact investor with deep experience in tech-for-good and a strong commitment to Ukrainian resilience.
