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Brighter Ukraine Foundation Inc

EIN 88-3507452 • 501(c)3 • Lawndale, CA

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Humanitarian aid for ukraine & ukrainian community

4526 W 162nd StreetLawndale, CA 90260

brighterukraine.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

33rd percentile

-7.1%

Higher net margin than 33% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-84%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

27th percentile

-30%

Faster revenue growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Down

$39,803

Down $70,932 (-64%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$39,803

Down $70,932 (-64%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin33rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$674,224

Down $292,262 (-30%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$745,156

Down $110,595 (-13%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$70,932

Down $181,667 (-164%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth13th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $31,5012022Assets 2023: $110,735Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $110,7352023Assets 2024: $39,803Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $39,8032024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$39,803
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$39,803
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth27th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2022: $110,212Expenses 2022: $78,711Net Income 2022: $31,5012022Revenue 2023: $966,486Expenses 2023: $855,751Net Income 2023: $110,7352023Revenue 2024: $674,224Expenses 2024: $745,156Net Income 2024: -$70,9322024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$674,224
Expenses$745,156
Net Income-$70,932
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$39,803
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$39,803
Revenue
$674,224
Expenses
$745,156
Net income
-$70,932
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.40$0.00$0.40$6.74$7.45$0.71
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$0.00$1.11$9.66$8.56$1.11
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.32$1.10$0.79$0.32
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 3, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$674,224
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Brighter Ukraine Foundation Inc provides humanitarian relief & runs and funds projects and events to support Ukraine and the Ukrainian community.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$110,735$39,803▼ $70,932
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$110,735$39,803▼ $70,932
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$110,735$39,803▼ $70,932
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$110,735$39,803▼ $70,932
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$110,735$39,803▼ $70,932
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Arina GerasimovaOfficer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$674,218
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$6
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$639,143
Change in Net Assets
$-70,932
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$745,156
Total Fundraising Expense$23,748
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal-$96,736-$96,736
All Other Expenses-$553$16,523$17,076
Travel$15,072--$15,072
Other Expenses$12,099$2,904-$12,099
Advertising--$7,225$7,225
Insurance-$495-$495
Office Expenses-$120-$120
Total Functional Expenses$620,600$100,808$23,748$745,156
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Brighter Ukraine Foundation Inc
EIN
88-3507452
Phone
9147103482
Address
4526 W 162ND STREET, LAWNDALE, CA 90260

Signing Officer

Name
Arina Gerasimova
Title
Officer
Phone
9147103482
Signed
2025-06-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Arina Gerasimova
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
0
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Innovative Tax Solutions
Address
2149 VELP AVE, GREEN BAY, WI 54303
Preparer
Pamela Haag
Phone
9204454572
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

PART IX, LINE 24E

“Includes the following: email services, dues & subscriptions, meals, reimbursable expenses, renat & lease, utilities, and supplies.”

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