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YWCA Westfield Ny

EIN 16-0743249 · Westfield, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 19% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO ELIMINATE RACISM, EMPOWER WOMEN, STAND UP FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, HELP FAMILIES, AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES.

Income
$293,308
Spending
$288,863
Spent on programs
19%
Reserves
60.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 35%
Employees
20
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$73,184, executive di

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

Good: 72 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 60.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    19% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 92 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $32,621 spent. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM - PROVIDES A SAFE, EDUCATIONAL, AND FUN ENVIRONMENT WHICH ALLOWS YOUTH TO DEVELOP THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. PROGRAM OPERATION WAS LICENSED BY NYS OCFS AND ENDED IN JUNE, 2024 WHEN THE ASSOCIATION SURRENDERED ITS LICENSE.
  2. $14,572 spent. BEFORE SCHOOL PROGRAM - PROVIDES A SAFE, EDUCATIONAL, AND FUN ENVIRONMENT WHICH HELPS CHILDREN TO DEVELOP THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. PROGRAM OPERATION WAS LICENSED BY NYS OCFS AND ENDED IN JUNE, 2024 WHEN THE ASSOCIATION SURRENDERED ITS LICENSE.
  3. $8,933 spent. FITNESS CENTER - THE ASSOCIATION OPERATES A COMMUNITY FITNESS CENTER WITH MONTHLY AND ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES.
  4. SUMMER PROGRAM - PROVIDES A SAFE, EDUCATIONAL, AND FUN ENVIRONMENT WHICH HELPS CHILDREN TO DEVELOP THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. PROGRAM OPERATION WAS LICENSED BY NYS OCFS AND ENDED IN JUNE, 2024 WHEN THE ASSOCIATION SURRENDERED ITS LICENSE.
  5. SUMMER PROGRAM - PROVIDES A SAFE, EDUCATIONAL, AND FUN ENVIRONMENT WHICH HELPS CHILDREN TO DEVELOP THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. PROGRAM OPERATION WAS LICENSED BY NYS OCFS AND ENDED IN JUNE, 2024 WHEN THE ASSOCIATION SURRENDERED ITS LICENSE.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1982.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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