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Young Mens and Young Womens Hebrew Association of Washington Heights

EIN 13-1635308 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ASSOCIATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE INTELLECTUAL, MORAL, SPIRITUAL, SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL CONDITION OF BOTH YOUNG AND OLD PEOPLE OF WASHINGTON HEIGHTS AND INWOOD COMMUNITIES AND HELP THEM DEVELOP MORE FREELY, SO THAT ALL MAY COME TO ENJOY A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF OUR DEMOCRATIC WAY OF LIFE. THE ASSOCIATION SEEKS TO PROMOTE THE IDEALS OF AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP AND JUDAISM BY DEVELOPING AND CONDUCTING A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF GUIDED LEISURE-TIME ACTIVITIES , UTILIZING THE SKILLS AND METHODS OF GROUP WORK, INFORMAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION AIMED AT HELPING INDIVIDUALS TO ACHIEVE AN AFFIRMATIVE IDENTIFICATION WITH JEWISH LIFE AND A DEEP APPRECIATION OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AS CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES. THE ASSOCIATION SEEKS ALSO TO GIVE ASSISTANCE TO THE NEEDY & TO OFFER HELP TO THOSE IN DISTRESS OF ANY RACE, CREED OR COLOR, AND TO COOPERATE WITH OTHER ASSOCIATIONS NOW TO HEREAFTER TO BE FORMED WITH LIKE PURPOSES.

Income
$15.0 million
Spending
$14.4 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
12.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 46%
Employees
401
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$322,788, evp & 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

Strong: 96 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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 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 (4)
  1. $2.7 million spent. THE SUMMER CAMP HAD 643 CAMPERS IN CAMP TWELVE TRAILS SUMMER CAMP AND 57 CAMPERS IN THE NURSERY CAMP. CAMP TWELVE TRAILS IS A PROGRAM OF THE YM & YWHA OF WASHINGTON HEIGHTS AND INWOOD WORKING IN COLLABORATION WITH SHAMES JCC ON THE HUDSON AND THE RIVERDALE Y.
  2. $2.0 million spent. THE Y NURSERY SCHOOL INCLUDING 2K, 3K AND PREK FOR ALL, ENROLLED 123 CHILDREN FROM TWO TO FIVE YEARS OLD. THE SCHOOL OFFERS FULL DAY CLASSES, INCLUDING FOOD SERVICE, AND AN EXTENDED DAY OPTION.
  3. $1.5 million spent. OUR WORKFORCE PROGRAMS INCLUDES: CAREER READINESS PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS - THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CENTER OFFERS FREE HEALTHCARE TRAINING AND CAREER READINESS SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS AGES 18 AND UP. THE CENTER HAS SERVED MORE THAN 125 MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY SUCCESSFULLY. SUMMER WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR AGES 16-24 AND SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS FOR AGES 14-15 WHERE 857 AND 227 YOUTHS WERE SERVED RESPECTIVELY.
  4. $4.9 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE SENIOR CENTER, AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS, ADULT SERVICES, TEEN PROGRAMS AND JEWISH LIFE. OUR TEEN PROGRAMS SERVES ADOLESCENTS IN THE COMMUNITY IN A VARIETY OF WAYS, SUPPORTING SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND ACADEMIC NEEDS AS WELL AS COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS. OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR TWO MIDDLE SCHOOLS AND ON HIGH SCHOOL SERVICES 460 STUDENTS.

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

  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 June 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 June 1938.

    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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