Young Womens Christian Association of the City of New York
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The YWCA of the City of New York (YWCA NYC) empowers women in New York City to advocate for Themselves, their families, and their communities as they navigate the intersections of race, class, and gender. Through culturally responsive programming, we create pathways for the next generation of leaders to reach for their dreams and drive social change.Our vision is empowered girls, empowered women paving the way toward a more equitable world.
- Income
- $5.8 million
- Spending
- $5.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 65%
- Reserves
- 10.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 85%
- Employees
- 177
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $301,917, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 10.6 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 18% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1565% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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)
- $3.3 million spent. The YWCA NYC After-School Programs operate in NYC public elementary and middle schools and are designed to balance teaching, fun, and creativity while supplementing a students core subjects. Key program focus areas include leadership development, social justice, literacy and STEM education, and arts and physical activity. Our staff of diverse community-based educators work to create strong partnerships with the schools, families, and community leaders in order to provide high-quality after-school enrichment activities. The after-school programs take place in partnership with the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD).
- $523,916 spent. The YWCA NYC Girls Initiatives programs reflect our core belief that empowered girls become empowered women. Designed to inform, engage, and inspire young people to become self and community advocates, we aim to ensure that every girl gains the skills, knowledge, and confidence to pursue her education, career, and life options. Girls Initiatives programming focus areas include leadership and advocacy training, college and career preparation, financial literacy, health and wellness, and STEAM (science, technology, arts, advocacy, and math) education and skill-building. Our programs are free and open to all high schoolaged self-identified girls and gender non-conforming youth in New York City.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1944.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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