The Largest Donors to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

After the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukraine witnessed an unprecedented wave of private support for the army. Citizens, big businesses, charitable foundations, and international philanthropists began financing the country’s defense alongside state assistance provided by international partners. Estimates of total private contributions range from tens to hundreds of billions of hryvnias. However, determining the exact amount remains difficult. In many cases, companies combine military aid, humanitarian programs, tax payments, social spending, and employee support in their reporting.

Dedicating to the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine, Bukvy look back at the largest contributions made by Ukrainian foundations, individuals and businesses to the country’s defense capability.

This material includes only publicly announced and verified figures as of February 2026.

Ukrainian Foundations and Crowdfunding Initiatives

United24

Over $3.5 billion (≈ UAH 140 billion) raised since 2022

United24 is a state fundraising platform initiated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in May 2022. It has become a centralized mechanism for raising funds from international donors, businesses, and individuals.

The platform operates across three main areas: defense, medical care, and reconstruction.

As of February 2026, more than $3.5 billion has been raised through United24, with approximately $3.3 billion allocated to the defense sector. It is important to note that not all of these funds go directly toward weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Some of the money is used for drones, medical equipment, evacuation transport, and infrastructure projects.

United24 has become a model of state crowdfunding that has effectively integrated into Ukraine’s defense procurement system.

“Come Back Alive”

Over UAH 42 billion since 2014; more than UAH 31 billion in 2025

“Come Back Alive” has been operating since 2014. It is one of the oldest and most structured military charitable organizations in Ukraine. Its focus is technological support for the armed forces: thermal imaging devices, communications, drones, command-and-control systems, and unit training.

According to the Foundation’s director, Taras Chmut, the organization raised more than UAH 31 billion in 2025. The total amount raised since 2014 exceeds UAH 42 billion.

Record-breaking projects:

“Dronefall”: A large-scale project aimed at strengthening air defense capabilities and destroying enemy drones. The goal for 2026 is 50,000 destroyed reconnaissance UAVs.

Support for F-16s: In 2025, in partnership with “Ukrnafta”, the foundation implemented initiatives to provide technical support for the operation of F-16 fighter jets.

Bayraktar TB2: The Foundation became the first charitable organization in Ukraine’s history to receive permission to purchase military-grade goods, such as Bayraktar TB2 system.

Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation

Over UAH 9 billion raised in 3 years

Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation was established in 2022 as an extension of the volunteer work of TV host and civic activist Serhiy Prytula. In mid-2025, Prytula confirmed that the Foundation had surpassed the UAH 9 billion mark in total donations.

Among its most famous campaigns were fundraising for Bayraktar TB2, the purchase of an ICEYE satellite, and large-scale collections for drones and armored vehicles. The Foundation systematically supplies long-range kamikaze drones used to strike enemy rear facilities. It also provides regular deliveries of Starlink terminals, Motorola radios, thermal imaging devices, night-vision equipment, and binoculars.

In addition, the Foundation is engaged in humanitarian activities. Its volunteer assistance center supports communities in the deoccupied territories with medicines and food.

The Foundation reported raising more than UAH 3 billion in 2025.

The Sternenko Community Foundation

Over UAH 4.5 billion raised since 2022

Before 2022, Serhiy Sternenko did not operate a formal charitable foundation. Fundraising efforts were episodic and conducted through personal bank cards or the accounts of partner organizations. With the start of the full-scale war, the collections became systematic. In 2025, The Sternenko Community Foundation was officially registered; today the Foundation is the largest non-governmental provider of top-tier FPV drones to the Ukrainian military.

As of February 2026, the Foundation had purchased more than 260,000 FPV drones.

Key projects and areas of support:

“Sky Rusoriz” and “Shahedoriz”: Initiatives focused on the development and procurement of interceptor drones designed to destroy Russian reconnaissance UAVs such as “Orlan”, Zala, Supercam, as well as Shahed-type kamikaze drones.

“Total Rusoriz”: A large-scale fundraising campaign exceeding UAH 100 million, closed in August 2025, is aimed at systematically providing units with strike and reconnaissance equipment.

The Foundation is is one of the leaders in terms of FPV drone supply volumes.

Sternenko frequently organizes joint fundraising campaigns with other foundations, including those of Serhiy Prytula and “Come Back Alive”. As a result, part of the funds passes through partner accounts, although the campaigns are initiated and driven by his media outreach.

Therefore, part of the funds passes through the accounts of partners, but is initiated precisely with his media support.

Petro Poroshenko Foundation and “Sprava Hromadas”

Over UAH 7.5 billion

As of the beginning of 2026, the total amount of assistance to Ukraine’s Defense Forces from the Petro Poroshenko Foundation, together with “Sprava Hromadas” and the company “Roshen”, has exceeded UAH 7.5 billion.

The Foundation operates on a co-financing model: part of the funds is raised from citizens through “Sprava Hromadas”, and Petro Poroshenko doubles or supplements these amounts with his own funds.

Priority areas of support include: armored vehicles and trucks; electronic warfare (EW) systems capable of detecting the positions of Russian UAV operators and “blinding” drones; as well as the purchase of unmanned systems and special equipment. Also, in 2024–2025, the Foundation purchased and delivered excavators and heavy engineering equipment to the hottest frontline areas, including Sumy and Donetsk regions, for the construction of defensive fortifications.

Ukrainian Businesses and Private Foundations

Rinat Akhmetov Foundation

Over UAH 13.5 billion (declared amount since 2022)

Rinat Akhmetov’s businesses are united under the initiative “Steel Front” – a systematic program supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It includes companies from his group, such as “Metinvest”, DTEK, PUMB, Ukrtelecom, FC Shakhtar, and others.

Unlike the traditional “purchase-and-deliver” model, part of the assistance is based on in-house production of solutions for the front. Key areas include:

Steel shelters (“kryivkas”) of various modifications – universal shelters for 6–10 soldiers with sleeping places. Hundreds of “kryivkas” have been delivered to the front.

Command bunkers, equipped for planning operations.

Underground hospitals with surgical units (at least two have been built).

Protective screens for armored vehicles (in particular for M1 Abrams, M2 Bradley, Leopard), which reduce the risk of being hit by FPV drones.

Mine-clearing trawls that have been tested and are used by soldiers.

The Rinat Akhmetov Foundation has also purchased drones, communications equipment, electronic warfare, transport, boats, and other equipment for military units.

The Foundation separately declares systematic support for specific units, including the 1st Corps of the National Guard of Ukraine “Azov” and the 157th Brigade.

Other areas of assistence operate in parallel: the “Heart of Azovstal” initiative – supporting Mariupol defenders and their families; humanitarian programs of the Rinat Akhmetov Foundation; and specific medical and rehabilitation projects of FC Shakhtar.

The total amount of aid declared by Akhmetov’s businesses since the start of the full-scale invasion is UAH 13.5 billion (both military and humanitarian support).

“Epicentr”

Around UAH 5 billion

A hypermarket chain that was founded in 2003. During the war, it financed, among other things, the purchase of equipment, ambulances, and humanitarian demining efforts.

More than UAH 2 billion has been declared as direct support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine; the rest is for other purposes.

Nova (Nova Poshta)

Over UAH 4.8 billion

In addition to financial support, the company has actually become the logistical rear of the volunteer movement. Free deliveries for the military and partnerships with foundations have become a systematic part of its work.

Some contributions are direct financial donations, while others are free logistical services.

Nova Poshta also actively cooperates with Ukrainian foundations, including projects with “Come Back Alive”. Through initiatives like “Pack the Sky” and “Ground the Enemy,” more than UAH 330 million was raised to modernize air defense communications, as well as for electronic warfare equipment and drones, where the company doubled each contribution.

The company provides monthly financial support to its employees serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and assists families of fallen defenders who previously worked for them.

Nova Global provides free delivery of humanitarian cargo from warehouses in the USA, Poland, and other European countries to Ukraine.

OKKO

Over UAH 3.8 billion

The gas station network implements its own projects to raise funds for drones and military equipment. The most notable projects include the “Eye for an Eye” (“Oko for Oko”); in cooperation with “Come Back Alive”, “Let’s arm the Territorial Defense Forces to the hilt”, Pulstrons, Dronopad.

Kernel

Over UAH 3.5 billion

One of Ukraine’s largest agribusiness holdings. Support includes drones, transport, and humanitarian aid.

The company provides systematic support to the 93rd Mechanized Brigade “Kholodnyi Yar”, the 72nd Mechanized Brigade named after the Black Zaporozhians, and the 14th Mechanized Brigade.

Vodafone Ukraine

Over UAH 2 billion

The company has funded projects for sappers, provided communications in frontline regions, and supported military personnel. It also collaborates with Ukrainian foundations, providing direct assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and supports veteran-owned businesses.

The Howard Buffett Foundation

Over $1 billion (declared total aid to Ukraine)

The Howard Buffett Foundation is one of Ukraine’s largest private donors. Its main focus areas include demining, food security, infrastructure restoration, and non-lethal support. This is not exclusively military aid, but a broad range of projects that directly impact the country’s defense capability and recovery.

Private support for the Armed Forces of Ukraine has become a unique phenomenon in modern warfare. Ukrainian businesses, volunteer foundations, and international philanthropists have effectively created a parallel system for defense funding.

Contributions from Ukrainian politicians, government officials, and entrepreneurs significantly strengthen the Armed Forces of Ukraine, providing them with vital equipment, gear, and medical supplies. At the same time, business companies are implementing humanitarian aid programs, supporting wounded defenders, providing assistance to families in frontline regions, and actively involving their staff in volunteer initiatives.

Thanks to open reporting and socially responsible policies, these companies inspire generosity within society and contribute to the consolidation of the nation in times of profound challenge. Their actions clearly demonstrate the power of collective effort in achieving a key goal – Ukraine’s victory.

Corporate social responsibility in wartime is not just an expression of patriotism; it is also a vital factor in maintaining the country’s economic stability. Every hryvnia invested in supporting the army or humanitarian projects brings the nation closer to triumph and the revival of peaceful life.