KSE Foundation has successfully completed a comprehensive review by the reputable organization CAF America and received the CAF International Validated Organization Badge. This certificate confirms the Foundation’s compliance with global standards of transparency, financial accountability, and ethical governance.
As a result of the validation, KSE Foundation has been included in CAF America’s public registry of charitable organizations eligible to officially receive donations from individuals and corporations in the United States through the CAF America platform. This status is valid for two years, until April 2027.
“This recognition is not only an assessment of our reputation and financial transparency — it also marks a new level of trust in Ukrainian philanthropy. It’s especially important now, as Ukraine’s international image is being shaped daily, and the charitable sector plays a key role in this process. We’re proud to be among the few Ukrainian organizations with this status and are grateful to CAF America for this high evaluation. It’s a great honor and responsibility for us to prove our effectiveness and openness every day. Today, we are building philanthropic diplomacy — a tool that helps foster trust in Ukraine and opens new opportunities for partnerships,” said Svitlana Denysenko, Director of KSE Foundation.
Being listed in the CAF America registry gives KSE Foundation the right to receive grants from U.S. donors working with the platform. This will allow the Foundation to attract more support for its humanitarian initiatives and help talented students of KSE University. The status provides donors with assurance that their contributions are used effectively and generate the greatest benefit for Ukraine.
Background: CAF America (Charities Aid Foundation America) is an international organization headquartered in the U.S. that has been helping donors support nonprofit initiatives in over 135 countries for more than 30 years. Its partners include private donors, corporations, foundations, and global philanthropic networks.
Before being added to the registry, CAF America conducts a rigorous validation process — auditing the organization, confirming its nonprofit status, reviewing its governance structure, and ensuring compliance with international standards of accountability and integrity.