YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE YWCA WHITE PLAINS & CENTRAL WESTCHESTER ADVANCES ITS MISSION TO ELIMINATE RACISM, EMPOWER WOMEN, AND PROMOTE PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL THROUGH HIGH-IMPACT, COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES.FOR NEARLY A CENTURY, THE ORGANIZATION HAS RESPONDED TO EVOLVING COMMUNITY NEEDS BY DELIVERING INTEGRATED SERVICES THAT SUPPORT ECONOMIC STABILITY, EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND SAFE HOUSING. EACH WEEK, MORE THAN 3,000 INDIVIDUALS ENGAGE IN PROGRAMS AT OUR NORTH STREET ACTIVITY CENTER, SPANNING EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH OLDER ADULTHOOD.THE YWCA IS A LEADING PROVIDER OF SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR WOMEN IN NEW YORK STATE, SERVING 193 RESIDENTS THROUGH ITS WOMEN'S RESIDENCE. SINCE 1930, THE ORGANIZATION HAS PROVIDED SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN, WORKING PROFESSIONALS, AND WOMEN IN TRANSITION, PAIRED WITH WRAPAROUND SERVICES THAT PROMOTE LONG-TERM STABILITY AND INDEPENDENCE.
- Income
- $8.1 million
- Spending
- $8.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 75%
- Reserves
- -2.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 62%
- Employees
- 254
- Volunteers
- 45
- Highest pay
- $244,063, 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
Weak: 31 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 77% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 3% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1575% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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.
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 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 (3)
- $2.5 million spent. HEALTH AND WELLNESS:THE YWCA DELIVERS COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMMING THAT PROMOTES PHYSICAL WELL-BEING, REDUCES RISK, AND SUPPORTS COMMUNITY RESILIENCE. PROGRAMS INCLUDE AQUATICS, GYMNASTICS, FITNESS, AND LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION, ALONGSIDE INCLUSIVE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.CAREGIVER SUPPORT IS PROVIDED THROUGH STRUCTURED RESPITE AND DAY PROGRAMS, HELPING FAMILIES MAINTAIN STABILITY WHILE ENSURING QUALITY CARE FOR LOVED ONES.THROUGH THE ENCORE PLUS PROGRAM, THE YWCA EXPANDS ACCESS TO BREAST HEALTH EDUCATION AND SCREENING RESOURCES FOR UNDERINSURED WOMEN, REACHING MORE THAN 4,000 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY.IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MUNICIPAL AND JUDICIAL SYSTEMS, THE YWCA OPERATES CHILDREN'S CENTERS AT THE WHITE PLAINS, NEW ROCHELLE, AND YONKERS COURTHOUSES, PROVIDING CRITICAL CHILDCARE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES NAVIGATING LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ADMINISTERS SUPERVISED VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE SERVICES, SUPPORTING FAMILY STABILITY AND CHILD SAFETY, WITH MORE THAN 3,800 INDIVIDUALS SERVED.
- $3.9 million spent. EDUCATION AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT:THE YWCA PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE-ALIGNED PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO SUPPORT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP, AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY.APPROXIMATELY 350 CHILDREN ARE SERVED ANNUALLY THROUGH THE NATIONALLY ACCREDITED CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS, WHICH SUPPORT SCHOOL READINESS, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT.SUMMER AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS OFFER STRUCTURED OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO BUILD SKILLS IN LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION.TARGETED PROGRAMS SUCH AS GIRLS EMPOWERED THROUGH MEANINGFUL SUPPORT (GEMS) PROVIDE MENTORING, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, AND STEM ENGAGEMENT FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN AND LATINA GIRLS, ADDRESSING OPPORTUNITY GAPS AND PREPARING PARTICIPANTS FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER PATHWAYS.ADDITIONAL INITIATIVES, INCLUDING Y-LEADERS AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS, PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND DIGITAL WORKFORCE SKILLS FOR YOUNG WOMEN AND ADULT PARTICIPANTS, EQUIPPING THEM WITH TOOLS TO SUCCEED IN TODAY'S ECONOMY.
- $102,049 spent. LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY:THE YWCA ADVANCES EQUITABLE ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT THAT STRENGTHEN INSTITUTIONAL PRACTICES AND COMMUNITY OUTCOMES.THROUGH THE WESTCHESTER CENTER FOR RACIAL EQUITY, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CAPACITY-BUILDING SERVICES, WORKSHOPS, AND FACILITATED DIALOGUE TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS IN FOSTERING INCLUSIVE, EFFECTIVE, AND RESPONSIVE ENVIRONMENTS.COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING BOOK DISCUSSIONS AND DIALOGUE SERIES, PROMOTES CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTIVE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION.IN 2024, THE YWCA LAUNCHED WESTCHESTER COUNTY'S FIRST FREEDOM SCHOOL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND. SERVING STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-4, THE PROGRAM ADDRESSES SUMMER LEARNING LOSS WHILE STRENGTHENING LITERACY, LEADERSHIP, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, CONTRIBUTING TO LONG-TERM EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES.
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 1943.
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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