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KSE Foundation works to strengthen the state through support for advanced education and investment in talented people. We fulfill our mission thanks to donors from over 80 countries and uphold global standards of transparency and ethical governance.

KSE Foundation

A charitable foundation with educational DNA that pools international resources and the trust of Ukrainian partners for sustainable institutional development of KSE. Since 2022, it has implemented nationwide educational, humanitarian, and defense initiatives. It is a partner of the Government of Ukraine and foreign countries.

KSE Foundation ranks fifth among Ukraine's largest charitable foundations according to Forbes Ukraine. Following comprehensive due diligence, the foundation confirmed compliance with global standards of transparency, financial reporting, and ethical governance and was included in the global registry of vetted charitable organizations maintained by CAF America.At the end of 2022, foundation director Svitlana Denysenko was among the first to receive the Golden Heart distinction from the President of Ukraine. This distinction recognizes volunteers and organizations for significant contributions to the defense of the state and support of its people.

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History of KSE Foundation

2000

A 501(c)(3) non-profit KSE was established in the United States

2007

On April 11, 2007, KSE Foundation, the charitable foundation of Kyiv School of Economics in Ukraine, was established

2022

The foundation focused its efforts on saving lives and supporting Ukrainians in the war. KSE Foundation is recognized as one of the most effective foundations according to rankings by Forbes, NV, Focus

2022

KSE Foundation became the first non-governmental charitable foundation that the Government of Ukraine engaged in infrastructure reconstruction—the foundation rebuilt a medical clinic in the Kyiv region that had been destroyed by a missile strike

2013 - 2020

Foundation director Svitlana Denysenko received the Golden Heart distinction from the President of Ukraine for significant contributions to the defense of the state and support of its people

2024

KSE Foundation is recognized as the 5th largest charitable foundation in Ukraine and the 3rd largest humanitarian foundation according to Forbes Ukraine.

2022

KSE Foundation director Svitlana Denysenko received the Forbes "30 Under 30" award

2025

CAF America included KSE Foundation in the global registry of vetted charitable organizations. The foundation underwent comprehensive due diligence and received an international validation certificate

2025

KSE Foundation became a full member of PHILEA, Europe's largest philanthropic network, which confirmed the foundation's compliance with European charitable sector policies

2026

KSE Foundation director Svitlana Denysenko became a laureate of the "UP100. Power of Women" award