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YWCA Lancaster

EIN 23-1352609 · Lancaster, PA

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 LANCASTER IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO ELIMINATE RACISM, EMPOWER WOMEN AND PROMOTE PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DIGNITY FOR ALL.

Income
$9.9 million
Spending
$5.5 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-6.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 63%
Employees
112
Volunteers
240
Highest pay
$164,330, ceo

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

Fair: 55 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 44% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 78% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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.

  • 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 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 (5)
  1. $3.2 million spent. CHILD ENRICHMENT - YWCA LANCASTER'S CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER IS LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN LANCASTER AND OFFERS DEVELOPMENTALLY-APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS, AGES 6 WEEKS AND OLDER. YWCA LANCASTER VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATES IN THE PENNSYLVANIA KEYSTONE STARS QUALITY INITIATIVE EARNING A RATING OF 4 STARS. YWCA LANCASTER'S SCHOOL AGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE FOR KIDS AND PEACE OF MIND FOR THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM OFFERS CARE TO CHILDREN 5-12 YEARS OF AGE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE INCLUDES AMPLE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, HOMEWORK TIME, NUTRITIOUS SNACKS, AND ARTS AND CRAFTS FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LANCASTER OR PENN MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT. KINDERGARTEN WRAP-AROUND PROGRAM OFFERS CARE FOR CHILDREN ENROLLED IN HALF-DAY KINDERGARTEN AT ALL PENN MANOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. THE PROGRAM CAN BE COMBINED WITH BEFORE AND/OR AFTER SCHOOL CARE TO PROVIDE ALL DAY CARE FOR THESE STUDENTS. MAMA LA LECHERA IS A NO COST, POST-PARTUM SUPPORT GROUP OFFERED TO ANY COMMUNITY MEMBER SEEKING SUPPORT WITH NEWBORNS AND INFANTS. CHILD ENRICHMENT - YWCA LANCASTER'S CHILD ENRICHMENT CENTER IS LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN LANCASTER AND OFFERS DEVELOPMENTALLY-APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES FOR INFANTS, TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS, AGES 6 WEEKS AND OLDER. YWCA LANCASTER VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATES IN THE PENNSYLVANIA KEYSTONE STARS QUALITY INITIATIVE EARNING A RATING OF 4 STARS. YWCA LANCASTER'S SCHOOL AGE CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE FOR KIDS AND PEACE OF MIND FOR THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM OFFERS CARE TO CHILDREN 5-12 YEARS OF AGE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE INCLUDES AMPLE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, HOMEWORK TIME, NUTRITIOUS SNACKS, AND ARTS AND CRAFTS FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LANCASTER OR PENN MANOR SCHOOL DISTRICT. KINDERGARTEN WRAP-AROUND PROGRAM OFFERS CARE FOR CHILDREN ENROLLED IN HALF-DAY KINDERGARTEN AT ALL PENN MANOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. THE PROGRAM CAN BE COMBINED WITH BEFORE AND/OR AFTER SCHOOL CARE TO PROVIDE ALL DAY CARE FOR THESE STUDENTS. MAMA LA LECHERA IS A NO COST, POST-PARTUM SUPPORT GROUP OFFERED TO ANY COMMUNITY MEMBER SEEKING SUPPORT WITH NEWBORNS AND INFANTS.
  2. $514,371 spent. KEPLER HALL RESIDENCE PROGRAM - KEPLER HALL PROVIDES SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN 38 INDIVIDUAL ROOMS. SIX ROOMS ARE DESIGNATED TO SERVE SINGLE PARENTS WITH THEIR CHILDREN IN EMERGENCY HOUSING SITUATIONS. TWELVE ROOMS ARE SECTION 8 PERMANENT HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS WHO QUALIFY. THE REMAINING ROOMS ARE LONG-TERM AFFORDABLE RENTALS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO PAY INDEPENDENTLY FOR THEIR ACCOMMODATIONS.
  3. $908,956 spent. SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND COUNSELING CENTER (SAPCC) - IS THE DESIGNATED RAPE CRISIS CENTER FOR LANCASTER COUNTY. SERVICES INCLUDE MEDICAL ADVOCACY, LEGAL ADVOCACY, PREVENTION GROUPS, COUNSELING AND THE 24/7 RAPE CRISIS HOTLINE. COUNSELING SERVICES AND ADVOCACY ARE PROVIDED TO VICTIM/SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ABUSE AND THEIR SIGNIFICANT OTHERS. PREVENTION AND EDUCATION IS PROVIDED OT SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, INSTITUTIONS, FAITH-BASED GROUPS AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO BOTH SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND CREATE CULTURE CHANGE IN EFFORTS TO PREVENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
  4. $462,924 spent. CENTER FOR RACIAL AND GENDER EQUITY - THE CENTER IS HOME FOR OUR KEY MISSION WORK AND INCLUDES COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS; TRAINING AND EDUCATING AND ADVOCACY AND CAMPAIGNS. SIGNATURE EVENTS INCLUDE THE RACE AGAINST RACISM; DOROTHY HEIGHT BOOK CLUB; LISTEN, LEARN AND LEAD; RACIAL EQUITY INSTITUTE; BLACK ARTIST WAYSTATION; LANCASTER VOTES AND MORE. NEW CHOICES - NEW CHOICES SERVES INDIVIDUALS IN TRANSITION TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, CAREER GUIDANCE, AND JOB TRAINING. THE INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAM OFFERS SKILLS AND RESOURCES IN JOB SEEKING, INTERVIEWING, AND RESUME WRITING. AFTER COMPLETING THE COURSE, STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO PURSUE SHORT-TERM EDUCATION. MORE THAN 80% OF 2021 NEW CHOICES GRADUATES WERE PLACED IN EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, OR CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS LAST YEAR.
  5. CENTER FOR RACIAL AND GENDER EQUITY - THE CENTER IS HOME FOR OUR KEY MISSION WORK AND INCLUDES COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS; TRAINING AND EDUCATING AND ADVOCACY AND CAMPAIGNS. SIGNATURE EVENTS INCLUDE THE RACE AGAINST RACISM; DOROTHY HEIGHT BOOK CLUB; LISTEN, LEARN AND LEAD; RACIAL EQUITY INSTITUTE; BLACK ARTIST WAYSTATION; LANCASTER VOTES AND MORE. NEW CHOICES - NEW CHOICES SERVES INDIVIDUALS IN TRANSITION TO ACHIEVE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, CAREER GUIDANCE, AND JOB TRAINING. THE INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAM OFFERS SKILLS AND RESOURCES IN JOB SEEKING, INTERVIEWING, AND RESUME WRITING. AFTER COMPLETING THE COURSE, STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO PURSUE SHORT-TERM EDUCATION. MORE THAN 80% OF 2021 NEW CHOICES GRADUATES WERE PLACED IN EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, OR CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS LAST YEAR.

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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