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Young Womens Christian Association New Britain

EIN 06-0598620 · New Britain, CT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YWCA IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DIGNITY FOR ALL.

Income
$9.0 million
Spending
$8.3 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 55%
Employees
205
Volunteers
53
Highest pay
$165,702, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $4.4 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - YWCA CHILDCARE PROGRAMS ARE NATIONALLY ACCREDITED THROUGH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN (NAEYC). SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES IN THE GREATER NEW BRITAIN AREA, AND TO CHILDREN, 8 WEEKS-5 YEARS. PROGRAMS ARE OPEN 6:30 AM-5:30 PM, MONDAY-FRIDAY, FIFTY ONE WEEKS PER YEAR. THE AGENCY ACCEPTS FAMILIES USING THE CHILDCARE VOUCHER PROGRAM, CARE 4 KIDS. PRESCHOOL IS SUBSIDIZED THROUGH THE STATE SCHOOL READINESS INITIATIVE AND PARENTS PAY ACCORDING TO A SLIDING FEE SCALE. MORE THAN 350 CHILDREN ARE SERVED ANNUALLY.
  2. $1.2 million spent. SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS SERVICES (SACS) - YWCA SACS SERVICES ASSIST VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT THROUGH CRISIS INTERVENTION AND ADVOCACY. PREVENTION EDUCATION TARGETS COLLEGE STUDENTS AND OTHER AUDIENCES. SPECIFIC SERVICES INCLUDE: 24 HOUR HOTLINE, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, VICTIM ACCOMPANIMENT AND ADVOCACY AT HOSPITALS, POLICE STATIONS, AND DURING COURT PROCEEDINGS. A 48 HOUR VOLUNTEER VICTIM ADVOCATE TRAINING IS PROVIDED TWICE ANNUALLY FOR INDIVIDUALS WISHING TO OBTAIN ADVOCATE CERTIFICATION AND TO PROVIDE VICTIM'S ASSISTANCE. YWCA SACS ASSISTS MORE THAN 600 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY IN A 43 TOWN REGION INCLUDING ALL OF HARTFORD COUNTY, PART OF TOLLAND COUNTY, AND PLYMOUTH, CONNECTICUT.
  3. $1.2 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - THE YWCA OFFERS AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE FOR K-5TH GRADERS ATTENDING THE NEW BRITAIN SCHOOLS. TRANSPORTATION BETWEEN THE YWCA AND ALL PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IS PROVIDED. PROGRAMMING IS ALIGNED WITH THE SCHOOL CALENDAR, IN ADDITION TO SCHOOL HOLIDAYS, AND SUMMER VACATION. ADDITIONAL AFTER SCHOOL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT NO COST FOR GIRLS ATTENDING SLADE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND NEW BRITAIN HIGH SCHOOL. SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT TRAINING IS AVAILABLE FOR NEW BRITAIN STUDENTS, 14-16 YEARS OLD. MORE THAN 200 STUDENTS ARE SERVED ANNUALLY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1942.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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