New York Registered 501(c)(3) Nonprofit

Equitas Global Foundation, where access meets opportunity.

Advancing immigration access, human rights, education, and professional pathways for talented individuals and vulnerable communities.

Our Mission

Equal footing for people the system overlooks

Equitas Global Foundation works to expand access to education, professional pathways, human rights advocacy, and future nonprofit immigration assistance for talented individuals and vulnerable communities.

Immigration Access Human Rights Education Professional Development Community Support

What We Build

Four programs, one mission

Each program develops resources, education, and professional pathways. Some initiatives are in active development as the Foundation builds toward broader authorized support.

Program 01

Talent Without Borders

Education, resources, and professional pathways for researchers, innovators, founders, artists, and skilled professionals, including future immigration-access initiatives that help talented individuals contribute where their work matters most.

In Development
Program 02

Immigration Access Initiative

Equitas is developing nonprofit immigration assistance programs and building toward DOJ/EOIR recognition and BIA accreditation to expand access to authorized immigration support for underserved communities.

Building Toward Recognition
Program 03

Medical Professional Support

Support for medical professionals through health education, professional development, professional pathways, and community health initiatives, with possible future grant-supported programs.

Program Area
Program 04

Human Rights & Education

Advocacy and educational initiatives centered on indigenous peoples' rights, refugees, and vulnerable communities, paired with accessible community resources.

Advocacy & Resources

Governance

Leadership & Board

A working board accountable for the Foundation's mission, compliance, and programs.

PS

Platon Shamaev

President

Human rights advocate and immigration consultant directing the Foundation's strategy, programs, and governance.

GL

Ganna Lebedeva

Treasurer & Medical Program Director

Leads the medical professional support program and oversees the Foundation's financial stewardship.

OM

Olesya Melnichuk

Secretary

Responsible for records, board governance, and organizational compliance.

VP

Viktor Polishchuk

Director

Supports program development and oversight across the Foundation's initiatives.

Transparency

Compliance & Registration

Equitas Global Foundation operates as a registered nonprofit with verifiable standing. The items below reflect organizational and tax-exempt status, not authorization to provide immigration legal representation.

EntityNew York registered nonprofit organization
RegulatorRegistered with the NYS Charities Bureau
Tax StatusFederal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt
EIN85-3564628
NY Registration ID48-71-97
RecordsDocuments available upon request

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Let's build something durable

Whether you are a funder, a partner organization, a pro bono collaborator, or a community member, we want to hear from you.