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YWCA of Genesee County Inc

EIN 16-0771077 · Batavia, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STRENGTHENED BY DIVERSITY, THE YWCA DRAWS TOGETHER MEMBERS WHO STRIVE TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN'S GROWTH, LEADERSHIP, AND POWER IN ORDER TO ATTAIN A COMMON VISION; PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL PEOPLE. THE YWCA THRUST ITS COLLECTIVE POWER TOWARD THE ELIMINATION OF RACISM.

Income
$909,935
Spending
$903,032
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 61%
Employees
15
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$76,307, executive director

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

Good: 82 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 43% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 97 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    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, 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 (1)
  1. $791,210 spent. THE CHILDREN'S CENTER IN THE COURTS PROVIDES A SAFE HAVEN FOR CHILDREN WHILE PARENTS ARE INVOLVED IN COURT PROCEEDINGS, AND OFFERS FREE, DROP-IN SERVICE.DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES PROVIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, COUNSELING, ADVOCACY, INFORMATION, REFERRAL AND SHELTER TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A 24 HOUR HOTLINE, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, A SAFE DWELLING, AND ASSISTANCE WITH THE LEGAL AND SOCIAL SERVICE SYSTEM. "MY SISTER'S CLOSET" BOUTIQUE PROVIDES QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE CLOTHING FOR WOMEN WHO ARE ENTERING OR RE-ENTERING THE JOB MARKET.

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 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 2025.

    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 August 1942.

    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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