The «Sternenko Community» charitable foundation is under public scrutiny following questions surrounding its internal funding structure, employee compensation, and the sources of income of its leadership.
The discussion gained momentum after information surfaced that Natalia Usatenko, the wife of the organization’s founder, is officially employed by the foundation with a reported monthly salary of 103,900 UAH. However, according to the foundation’s official website, direct donations for military aid are not utilized for operational expenses or payroll, as administrative costs are meant to be covered by separate organizational contributions.
The apparent gap between stated principles and operational payouts has sparked widespread public debate regarding the organization’s financial transparency. Observers have also highlighted the absence of publicly available independent audit reports.
«The disclosed details have raised additional questions regarding the financial structure and the precise sources used to cover staff salaries.»
The personal finances of the foundation’s founders have also drawn attention. Specifically, queries have been raised regarding the revenue streams that allowed for 3.5 million UAH in personal taxes to be paid in 2023 (excluding sole proprietorship status), as standard social media monetization typically falls short of generating such figures.
It remains unclear whether regulatory bodies, including the State Financial Monitoring Service, are reviewing transaction histories across cryptocurrency wallets associated with the foundation and its affiliated individuals. Representatives of the foundation have not yet released an official response addressing these points.