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The YWCA of Brooklyn Inc

EIN 11-1630919 · Brooklyn, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

YWCA OF BROOKLYN, INC.'S MISSION IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN, AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL. YWCA OF BROOKLYN, INC. HAS 302 UNITS OF PERMANENT, SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOMES FOR LOW INCOME AND FORMERLY HOMELESS WOMEN, MOST OF WHOM ARE SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE; A COLLEGE ACCESS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME GIRLS, EDUCATION AND RESOURCES FOR IMMIGRANTS WOMEN.

Income
$5.7 million
Spending
$6.6 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
-2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
32
Volunteers
131
Highest pay
$243,919, ceo & president

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

Weak: 35 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 65% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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

    10 of 10 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 (2)
  1. $3.0 million spent. PERMANENT AFFORDABLE HOMES: THE YWCA BROOKLYN, INC. PROVIDES OVER 300 UNITS OF PERMANENT, AFFORDABLE, SAFE HOUSING TO INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, HOMELESSNESS, AGING AND POVERTY. THOUGH INDEPENDENT LIVING, THE ORGANIZATION STRIVES TO SUPPORT TENANTS THROUGH A HOLISTIC APPROACH AND DIVERSE, TRAUMA-INFORMED PROGRAMMING INCLUDING HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AGING, ABUSE PREVENTION AND FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT.
  2. $1.5 million spent. YOUNG WOMEN'S COLLEGE ACCESS AND LEADERSHIP THE YWCA BROOKLYN'S COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE ACCESS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SERVES STUDENTS FROM POVERTY IMPACTED COMMUNITIES ATTENDING UNDER-RESOURCED HIGH SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE BOROUGH, WHO ARE THE FIRST GENERATION IN THEIR FAMILIES TO ATTEND COLLEGE. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES ACADEMIC TUTORING, ASSISTANCE WITH COLLEGE APPLICATIONS AND FINANCIAL AID, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCIAL LITERACY. COLLEGE PERSISTENCE SERVICES SUPPORT STUDENTS THROUGH GRADUATION. THE LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE COMPONENTS EQUIP GIRLS WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO LEAD SELF-DETERMINED LIVES AND TO BECOME THE NEXT GENERATION OF CHANGE AGENTS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.IMMIGRANT WOMEN'S SERVICES OFFERS FIRST-GENERATION IMMIGRANTS ENGLISH CLASSES, WORKFORCE/EMPLOYABILITY PREPAREDNESS, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION.

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 November 6, 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 2024.

    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 January 1944.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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