Founded in 1926, the Russian Children’s Welfare Society is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of disadvantaged children in Russia Founded in 1926, the Russian Children’s Welfare Society is a tax exempt 501 c3 non-profit organizatio The Russian Children's Welfare Society is dedicated to assisting disadvantaged Russian children improve their lives. The organization was formed in 1926 to assist Russian children and families who had emigrated to the West. With the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the Society shifted its focus and resources to improve the lives of at-risk children living in Russia today.