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The YWCA of Princeton Inc

EIN 21-0635056 · Princeton, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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

Income
$4.4 million
Spending
$4.9 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
7.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
111
Volunteers
160
Highest pay
$194,897, chief executive officer

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

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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. $1.3 million spent. OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS THE WHOLE CHILD SOCIALLY, EMOTIONALLY, COGNITIVELY, AND PHYSICALLY. THROUGH AGE-APPROPRIATE, EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUM AND STRUCTURED YET EXPLORATORY CLASSROOM EXPERIENCES, CHILDREN BUILD FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS IN LANGUAGE AND LITERACY, EARLY MATHEMATICS, PROBLEM SOLVING, SELF-REGULATION AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. OUR PROGRAMS ARE INTENTIONALLY DESIGNED TO NURTURE CREATIVITY, CURIOSITY, CULTURAL AWARENESS, AND A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING WHILE RECOGNIZING AND SUPPORTING EACH CHILD'S INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS AND LEARNING STYLES. ALIGNED WITH OUR MISSION, WE OPERATE INCLUSIVE, EQUITABLE, AND CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE PROGRAMS THAT EMPHASIZE RESPECT, EMPATHY AND POSITIVE IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT WHILE MAINTAINING STRONG FAMILY PARTNERSHIPS AND OPEN COMMUNICATION. OUR QUALIFIED STAFF ENGAGE IN ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ADHERE TO ALL APPLICABLE REGULATORY AND QUALITY STANDARDS TO ENSURE A SAFE, HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERY CHILD AND FAMILY WE SERVE.
  2. $1.2 million spent. AS A PRIVATE PROVIDER FOR THE PRINCETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNIVERSAL PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAM, WE DELIVER HIGH QUALITY EARLY LEARNING SERVICES THAT PREPARE CHILDREN FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN. THE UNIVERSAL PREK CLASSROOMS OFFER A COMPREHENSIVE, DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS THE WHOLE CHILD THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUM AND STRUCTURED PLAY-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES. THE PROGRAM ALIGNS WITH THE CURRICULUM AND STANDARDS OF THE UNIVERSAL PREKINDERGARTEN CLASSES THAT ARE HELD IN DISTRICT. SUPPORT SERVICES FROM THE DISTRICT FOR THE UNIVERSAL PREKINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS INCLUDE COACHING AND MENTORING OF THE TEACHING STAFF AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  3. $186,727 spent. THE BCRC PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES INTENDED TO IMPROVE WOMEN'S HEALTH AND PROMOTE INFORMED DECISION-MAKING REGARDING PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. THE PROGRAM SERVES INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY BREAST CANCER BY DELIVERING PERSONALIZED, NONCLINICAL SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT ASSIST PARTICIPANTS IN AVIGATING DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND SURVIVORSHIP. CORE PROGRAM COMPONENTS INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT, COUNSELING REFERRALS, SUPPORT GROUPS, FITNESS AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES, WIG AND PROSTHESIS FITTINGS AND LIMITED TRANSPORTATION AND MEAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS ACTIVELY UNDERGOING TREATMENT. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN A SUPPORTIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT WITH THE GOAL OF ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE AND OVERALL WELL-BEING.
  4. $590,841 spent. THE ESL PROGRAM PROVIDES STRUCTURED LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING FOR ADULT LEARNERS WITH DIVERSE LINGUISTIC ABILITIES, EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUNDS, AND COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN. CLASSES ARE OFFERED ACROSS MULTIPLE PROFICIENCY LEVELS, FROM BEGINNER THROUGH ADVANCED, AND ARE SUPPLEMENTED BY ONE-TO-ONE AND SMALL GROUP TUTORING TO ADDRESS INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING NEEDS. INSTRUCTION FOLLOWS AN IMMERSIVE, SKILLS-BASED MODEL DESIGNED TO STRENGTHEN SPEAKING, LISTENING, READING, AND WRITING COMPETENCIES WHILE SUPPORTING PRACTICAL, REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS. IN ADDITION TO CLASSROOM LEARNING, THE PROGRAM INCORPORATES WORKFORCE READINESS AND SKILLS-TRAINING COMPONENTS INTENDED TO IMPROVE EMPLOYABILITY AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY. PARTICIPANTS ARE ALSO OFFERED SUPPLEMENTAL ENRICHMENT AND COMMUNITY-BASED ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT REINFORCE LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND SUPPORT INTEGRATION. THE OVERALL OBJECTIVE IS TO INCREASE ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AND EXPAND ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL, ICVIC, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

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 September 1942.

    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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