2025 Annual Report
The Vovk Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, was established in 2023 to offer assistance and support to Ukrainians and those of Ukrainian ancestry living throughout the world. The Foundation is headquartered in Morgantown, WV and maintains a presence in Pittsburgh, PA and New York City. The organization emphasizes a project-oriented approach with a focus on five verticals: education, entrepreneurship, innovation, the future/economic rebuild, and advocacy.
Education
Support for preschool, K-12, undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate education with an emphasis on STEM/STEAM, culture, literature, and history.
Entrepreneurship
Supporting startup and early-stage ventures in Ukraine and the United States through strategic, operational, and financial consulting.
Innovation
Focused on defense, industrial, and agricultural technologies in coordination with entrepreneurship initiatives.
THE FUTURE/REBUILD
Supporting institutions and initiatives focused on rebuilding and developing a thriving future Ukraine.
ADVOCACY
Helping combat propaganda and preserving the legacy and history of the Ukrainian liberation movement.
In 2025, the Foundation continued expanding its work across all five verticals through partnerships, educational initiatives, startup advisory support, advocacy projects, and future reconstruction collaboration efforts connected to Ukraine.
Partnerships
In 2025, we are grateful to have collaborated with numerous partner organizations on a variety of projects within the five verticals:
- • Organization for the Defense of Four Freedoms of Ukraine Inc.
• Kyiv School of Economics
• Forward Global
• West Virginia University
• Kashtan Press / Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk
• West Virginia Film Office
• American Ukrainian Aid Foundation Inc.
• Embassy of Ukraine in the USA
• Ukrainian Cultural and Humanitarian Institute
• Ukrainian Institute of America
• The Wassyl Slipak Young Vocalists Competition
scholarship
The Foundation and the Ukrainian National Womens’ League of America (UNWLA) continue their long-term joint scholarship initiative supporting students of Ukrainian descent.
FOUNDATION DISCLOSURE
The Vovk Foundation is funded primarily from donations provided by its leadership. Outside donations and related support are appreciated and necessary for continued operations. At least ninety percent (90%) of all proceeds are deployed in support of the Foundation’s project portfolio, with the balance reserved for basic operating expenses. The Foundation does not maintain dedicated staff members.
