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YWCA of Eastern Union County

EIN 22-1487399 · Elizabeth, NJ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YWCA IS DEDICATED TO THE ELIMINATION OF RACISM AND THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN, AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DIGNITY FOR ALL.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
-0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 83%
Employees
58
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$150,000, exec directo

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

Fair: 55 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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 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 (4)
  1. $179,735 spent. EMERGENCY SHELTER - THE EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDES A SAFE, COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE SAFETY. THE SHELTER IS IN AN UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, AND STAFFED 24/7 BY CARING AND COMPASSIONATE SHELTER ADVOCATES. THE WELCOMING HOME-LIKE ATMOSPHERE IS FOSTERED BY SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDING HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, SELF-CARE ACTIVITIES, CHILDREN ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCES AND SEASONAL WORKSHOPS. IN 2025, THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WE HOSTED ONSITE EVENTS WHERE RESIDENTS COULD 'SHOP' FOR BACK-TO- SCHOOL SUPPLIES, THANKSGIVING MEALS, WINTER GEAR AND HOLIDAY TOYS. ADDITIONALLY, ART CLASSES, MUSIC WORKSHOPS, AND SPECIAL SELF-CARE EVENTS LIKE YOGA WERE CONDUCTED FOR RESIDENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN. 56 ADULTS AND 40 CHILDREN WERE ASSISTED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. EMERGENCY SHELTER - THE EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDES A SAFE, COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR VICTIMS AND THEIR CHILDREN IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE SAFETY. THE SHELTER IS IN AN UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, AND STAFFED 24/7 BY CARING AND COMPASSIONATE SHELTER ADVOCATES. THE WELCOMING HOME-LIKE ATMOSPHERE IS FOSTERED BY SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR INCLUDING HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS, SELF-CARE ACTIVITIES, CHILDREN ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCES AND SEASONAL WORKSHOPS. IN 2025, THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WE HOSTED ONSITE EVENTS WHERE RESIDENTS COULD 'SHOP' FOR BACK-TO- SCHOOL SUPPLIES, THANKSGIVING MEALS, WINTER GEAR AND HOLIDAY TOYS. ADDITIONALLY, ART CLASSES, MUSIC WORKSHOPS, AND SPECIAL SELF-CARE EVENTS LIKE YOGA WERE CONDUCTED FOR RESIDENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN. 56 ADULTS AND 40 CHILDREN WERE ASSISTED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
  2. $143,787 spent. PALS- THE PALS PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO NON-OFFENDING PARENTS AND CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 3-17 YEARS OLD. THE GOAL OF THE PALS PROGRAM IS TRAUMA REDUCTION THROUGH CREATIVE ARTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SIX MONTHS OF CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY SERVICES TO CHILDREN USING DIVERSE CREATIVE ARTS MODALITIES SUCH AS DRAMA AND MOVEMENT, ART AND MUSIC THERAPY. 2025 HAS BEEN A PRODUCTIVE YEAR IN PALS, WITH OUR PROGRAM SERVING 29 NEW ADULTS AND 54 CHILDREN PROVIDING THEM WITH 663 CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY SESSIONS. AS WELL THE RETURN OF SUPPORT GROUPS, FAMILY FUN NIGHT, SUMMER WELLNESS, YOGA, AND HALLOWEEN THEMED NIGHTS.
  3. $3.2 million spent. SERVED HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS THROUGH SERVICES INCLUDING COUNSELING, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESPONSE TEAMS, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, CASE MANAGEMENT, CHILDREN'S SERVICES AND COMMUNITY/PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION. THE BREAKDOWN IS AS FOLLOWS: HOTLINE: 4,157 CALLS HOUSING NAVIGATOR: 89 CLIENTS COURT ADVOCACY: 538 CLIENTS FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER: 651 CLIENTS STEP PROGRAM: 72 CLIENTS COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT: 217 CLIENTS CRT PROGRAM: 142 CALLOUTS DVL PROGRAM: 269 CLIENTS VARIOUS COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS: 148 PRESENTATIONS, 6,196 PARTICIPANTS
  4. SERVED HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS THROUGH SERVICES INCLUDING COUNSELING, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESPONSE TEAMS, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, CASE MANAGEMENT, CHILDREN'S SERVICES AND COMMUNITY/PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION. THE BREAKDOWN IS AS FOLLOWS: HOTLINE: 4,157 CALLS HOUSING NAVIGATOR: 89 CLIENTS COURT ADVOCACY: 538 CLIENTS FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER: 651 CLIENTS STEP PROGRAM: 72 CLIENTS COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT: 217 CLIENTS CRT PROGRAM: 142 CALLOUTS DVL PROGRAM: 269 CLIENTS VARIOUS COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS: 148 PRESENTATIONS, 6,196 PARTICIPANTS

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 July 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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