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Young Womens Christian Association

EIN 23-1352605 · Allentown, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ELIMINATE RACISM, EMPOWER WOMEN, AND PROMOTE PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL.

Income
$569,120
Spending
$550,449
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
16.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 85%
Employees
6
Volunteers
56
Highest pay
$98,789, executive director

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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    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, 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 (4)
  1. $311,092 spent. THE PERFECT FIT FOR WORKING WOMEN EMPOWERS WOMEN WITH LIMITED INCOMES ENTERING THE WORKFORCE BY PROVIDING THE CLOTHING AND CONFIDENCE NECESSARY TO SECURE EMPLOYMENT. THE PERFECT FIT SERVES MORE THAN 650 WOMEN EACH YEAR, PROVIDING, ON HER FIRST VISIT, AN OUTFIT APPROPRIATE FOR A JOB INTERVIEW, AND ON HER SECOND APPOINTMENT, A WEEK'S WORTH OF PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING SUITED TO HER NEW CAREER.
  2. $14,354 spent. THE YWCA ALLENTOWN'S PERFECT FIT RESALE BOUTIQUE OFFERS THE COMMUNITY QUALITY WOMEN'S CLOTHING, SHOES AND ACCESSORIES AT AFFORDABLE PRICES IN A FUN AND WELCOMING SHOPPING ATMOSPHERE AND SUPPORTS THE GROWTH OF DOWNTOWN ALLENTOWN. THROUGH THE PURCHASE OF A GENTLY USED DESIGNER CLOTHING FUNDS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES TO HELP JOB SEEKERS GROW A CAREER.
  3. $23,576 spent. THE YW TECH LAB PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE EDUCATION IN DIGITAL SKILLS TO WOMEN AND PEOPLE OF COLOR, GROUPS THAT HAVE BEEN HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED IN TECHNOLOGY FIELDS, AND VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, SUCH AS THOSE UNEMPLOYED, RECENT HIGH SCHOOL OR GED GRADUATES, RETURNING OR NON-TRADITIONAL STUDENTS, AND LOW-WAGE WORKERS. YWCA ALLENTOWN COUPLES THIS PROGRAMMING WITH REFERRALS FOR SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND JOB COACHING TO ENSURE EACH PARTICIPANT'S SUCCESS.
  4. $61,260 spent. NEW CHOICES IS A PROVEN PROGRAM DESIGNED TO GIVE CLIENTS INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION AND TRAINING TO HELP EACH PERSON ACHIEVE PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY. WE WORK ONE-ON-ONE AND IN SMALL GROUPS TO HELP OUR CLIENTS SEE HOW TO TRANSFER THEIR PAST SKILLS, PREPARE THEM FOR THE JOB MARKET, AND ASSIST THEM IN MAKING PROFESSIONAL DECISIONS. NEW CHOICES EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS AND PROVIDES THE SKILLS NEEDED TO FIND A JOB WITH FAMILY-SUSTAINING WAGES.IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LEHIGH UNIVERSITY ROWING, THE LEHIGH VALLEY COMMUNITY ROWING PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO ACCESS THE SPORT OF ROWING THROUGH THE LEARN TO ROW PROGRAM, AND DEVELOPS ATHLETES THROUGH JUNIORS AND ADULT ROWING CLINICS.

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 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 November 6, 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 November 1935.

    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 November 4, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Young Mens Christian Association (Oklahoma City, OK), EIN 73-0579270. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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