The UCC National Foundation [UCCNF] is a Canadian registered charity dedicated to Ukrainian Canadian education, youth and human rights programs initiatives. Our registration number is # 781036223 RR0001. We focus on transparent stewardship, measurable impact, and long-term community benefit.

To meet growing community needs with sustainable, accountable funding—supporting programs that make a lasting difference.

Yes. We are registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and issue official donation receipts for eligible gifts. Our registration number is # 781036223 RR0001.

The Ukrainian Canadian Congress has established the UCCNF as its charitable arm to support programming in the Ukrainian Canadian community.

You can give online via our secure page using your credit card or PayPal. You may also send an E-Transfer, bank wire transfer or mail a cheque. We also accept gifts of securities, corporate gifts and bequests. Contact us at [donations@uccnf.ca] for more details.

Yes. You may designate your donation to approved programs or funds. If a designation cannot be carried out, we will allocate the donation to the closest charitable purpose, per CRA guidance and our gift acceptance policy.

Absolutely. Monthly gifts provide sustainable support and reduce administration costs. You can start, change, or cancel anytime.

Yes. You have the option for us to notify the honouree’s family and include your personal message.

We accept publicly traded securities and can process them efficiently for tax advantages.

Yes. We issue official donation receipts over $20.00 for eligible donations in compliance with CRA requirements. One-time receipts are issued within 14 business days; monthly donors receive annual consolidated receipts in February.

Gifts of publicly listed securities may eliminate capital gains tax and receive a donation receipt for fair market value on the date of transfer.

Yes. Corporations receive official receipts and may claim charitable donations as per the Income Tax Act.

Donations fund priority programs aligned to our mission — culture, education, youth, human rights.

We aim to maintain strong program delivery while investing appropriately in governance and fundraising to ensure long-term effectiveness. Our latest ratios are published in our annual report.

A volunteer Board of Directors with diverse expertise sets strategy and ensures fiduciary stewardship. Committees oversee audit, investment, grants, and governance.

Yes. Audited financial statements, annual reports, investment policy, gift acceptance policy, and privacy policy are available on our website.

Our investments will be managed through the Taras Shevchenko Foundation which manages a pool of community funds with qualified managers and report performance annually.

We follow Canadian privacy laws and best practices. We do not sell or trade donor data. You control your communications preferences at all times.

Yes. You may choose full or public anonymity, and we will honour your preference in acknowledgements and recognition.

You have the right to transparent reporting, respectful engagement, privacy, and the ability to restrict or discontinue communications. UCCNF follows the AFP created Donor Bill of Rights: https://afpglobal.org/donor-bill-rights

The UCCNF works through the Ukrainian Canadian Congress to offer programs advancing our charitable purposes. Grants to external organizations are not provided.

No, there are no grants available to external organizations.

Suggested bequest wording is available from our team. Our legal name is Ukrainian Canadian Congress National Foundation and our charitable number is:
# 781036223 RR0001. We encourage you to consult your advisor.

Here is an example: I, [your name], bequeath the sum of $_________ (or “the residue of my estate remaining”) to:

Ukrainian Canadian Congress National Foundation #781036223 RR0001.

Yes. We accept donations from donors using DAFs companies and/or foundations to assist with their philanthropic wishes.

Please contact your lawyer and change your bequest to the: Ukrainian Canadian Congress National Foundation charitable number # 781036223 RR0001.

Check with HR department of your employer. We’ll provide any documentation required.

Recognition ranges from thank-you letters and donor walls to named funds and event acknowledgements, as well as anonymity, based on your preferences.

Yes. Sign up for updates on launch events, program briefings, and donor roundtables.

No. We do not engage in partisan politics. Advocacy is limited to charitable purposes permitted by CRA.

We will contact you to advise you of the situation. We will work together to ensure that your gift still makes an impact with the nearest related charitable purpose, in line with CRA guidance and our policies.

Email [donations@uccnf.ca] or call 1-866-942-4627 or visit our website www.uccnf.ca. Our mailing address is 9 St. John’s Ave Suite 200, Winnipeg MB, R2W 1G8. We aim to respond within 2 business days.

Thanks for contacting the Ukrainian Canadian Congress National Foundation!
We issue official receipts for eligible gifts, accept donations online, by cheque, and securities transfers, and can honour designations to approved funds. For estate and major gifts, write to [donations@uccnf.ca] or call directly 1-437-424-5880.