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Young Womens Christian Association of Niagra Frontier Inc

EIN 16-0743245 · Lockport, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
-3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 64%
Employees
115
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$123,509, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 49 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 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)
  1. $1.4 million spent. BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMSUPERVISED BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE FOR THE "LATCH-KEY" CHILDREN AGES 5-12 OF WORKING PARENTS. THE GOALS ARE TO LOWER THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN LEFT ALONE DURING THE HOURS BEFORE SCHOOL AND AFTER SCHOOL, PROVIDE A SAFE PLACE FOR THE CHILDREN, COVER BASIC NEEDS AND PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SECURITY. THIS IS THE SAME FOR DAY CAMP DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WITH LONGER HOURS FIVE DAYS PER WEEK. IN ADDITION, A UNIVERSAL PRE-K PROGRAM IS SUBCONTRACTED FROM NYS EDUCATION FOR LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
  2. $939,060 spent. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMPROVIDES DIRECT SERVICES, ADVOCACY, COUNSELING TO WOMEN AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY VIOLENCE LIVING IN THE URBAN AND RURAL AREAS OF NIAGARA COUNTY. THE PROJECT'S DIRECT SERVICES PROVIDES AN ADVOCATE FOR COURT, MEDICAL CLINICS, COUNSELING, LAW ENFORCEMENT, LANDLORD/TENANT RELATIONS AND WITH THE SCHOOL SYSTEM. PROVIDES PUBLIC EDUCATION THROUGH SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS. APPROPRIATE REFERRALS TO OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS ARE MADE AS PART OF CLIENT INTAKE THROUGH THE 24/7 HOTLINE
  3. $255,339 spent. SERVICES TO WOMEN PROGRAMPROVIDES VALUED AND MUCH NEEDED SERVICES FOR WOMEN WHICH INCLUDES PRESCHOOL, CHILD CARE, PEER/SUPPORT GROUPS, ADULT ACTIVITIES, ADULT CLASSES, COMMUNITY CONCERN ISSUES, AND ADVOCACY FOR WOMEN.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 December 1970.

    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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