TRANSPARENCY & ACCOUNTABILITY

The Crimean Tatar Foundation USA is committed to transparency and accountability in all aspects of our operations. This page provides information about our organizational structure, governance, and financial practices.


ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION

Legal Name: Crimean Tatar Foundation USA

Tax Status: 501(c)(3) Public Charity

EIN: 93-3792517

Date of Incorporation: July 27, 2023

State of Incorporation: New York

Headquarters: 2250 E 4th St. Brooklyn, NY, United States


MISSION

The Crimean Tatar Foundation USA supports the Crimean Tatars — an indigenous people of Ukraine as recognized by Law of Ukraine No. 1616-IX (2021) — through cultural diplomacy, academic research, humanitarian aid, and advocacy for indigenous peoples’ rights in accordance with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).


GOVERNANCE

All board members serve without compensation, contributing their professional expertise on a volunteer basis.

Full board information: See our Leadership Team

Independence Statement: No board members hold positions in any government. The CTF USA operates independently and does not represent any government or international body.


FUNDING MODEL

The Crimean Tatar Foundation USA operates on a founder-invested volunteer model — a structure that reflects the deep personal commitment of our leadership to the Crimean Tatar cause and ensures complete organizational independence. 


VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP

Our board members and team contribute their professional expertise in academia and scholarly research, international relations and diplomacy, indigenous peoples’ rights and UNDRIP implementation, genocide studies and transitional justice, human rights documentation and monitoring, peace building and conflict resolution, space policy and emerging technologies, strategic communications and media production, cultural heritage preservation, gender equality and women’s leadership, documentary filmmaking (Crimea Speaks project), policy analysis and advocacy, event management and cultural diplomacy, multilingual communications (English, Ukrainian, Crimean Tatar, Russian)— representing significant in-kind value to the organization. 


FOUNDER INVESTMENT

Founding members personally invest in the organization’s mission, covering operational costs and demonstrating the authentic grassroots nature of our work. 


ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIP

Our affiliation with Purdue University provides institutional support including research resources, library access, and academic collaboration. 


COMPLETE INDEPENDENCE

The organization receives no government funding from any source, ensuring full autonomy in our advocacy, research, and policy positions. This independence is fundamental to our credibility as a civil society voice. 


SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

 As a registered 501(c)(3) public charity, we are building a diversified funding base through individual donations and foundation partnerships while maintaining our commitment to independence.


TAX COMPLIANCE

Crimean Tatar Foundation USA, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

EIN: 93-3792517

Tax-exempt status granted: November 30, 2023

Annual Filings:
Tax YearFormStatus
2024Form 990-N (e-Postcard)Filed ✓
2023Form 990-N (e-Postcard)Filed ✓

As an organization with annual gross receipts under $50,000, we file Form 990-N (e-Postcard) as permitted by IRS regulations.

Verify our status: IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search (Search: “Crimean Tatar Foundation USA” or EIN 93-3792517).


GOVERNING DOCUMENTS

OPERATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The organization maintains professional operational standards including:

  • Dedicated organizational bank account
  • Ebay account for organizational purchases
  • Official email domain (@crimeantatarfoundation.org)
  • Professional website with regular updates

CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES

For questions about our organization’s finances, governance, or operations:

Email: info@crimeantatarfoundation.org


DISCLAIMER

The views and opinions expressed by the Crimean Tatar Foundation USA are those of the organization alone. This organization operates independently and does not represent any government, international organization, or other entity. All activities are conducted in accordance with U.S. nonprofit regulations and international human rights standards.


Last updated: December 2025