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Community Youth and Womens Alliance Inc

EIN 23-1365995 · Coatesville, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak30 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PURPOSE: THE CYWA DRAWS INTO MEMBERSHIP, MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN OF DIVERSE BACKGROUND AND FAITHS, THAT TOGETHER THEY MAY GAIN PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, DIGNITY AND SELF-ESTEEM TO HELP ELIMINATE POVERTY AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY. IMPERATIVES: THE ELIMINATION OF RACISM; DIRECTLY ADDRESS THE ELIMINATION OF POVERTY THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUPPORTIVE AND INDEPENDENT HOUSING INIATIVES AND PROGRAMS IN EDUCATION, COUNSELING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH; MAINTAIN A PROGRAM FOR PROVIDING DECENT HOUSING THAT IS AFFORDABLE TO LOW - AND MODERATE-INCOME PERSONS; TO PROMTE POSITIVE CHILD DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION; TO ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT PARENTS IN THEIR ROLE AS ADVOCATES AND PRIMARY TEACHERS OF THEIR CHILDREN; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ELIMINATION OF BARRIERS TO HEALTHY FAMILY LIFE THROUGH EDUCATION, COUNSELING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH; TO PROMOTE POSITIVE, LIFE-LONG RECOVERY FROM THE FAMILY ILLNESS OF ADDICTIONS.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
-4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 82%
Employees
35

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

Weak: 30 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. INPATIENT PROGRAM: THE DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM ASSISTS ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUG ADDICTED WOMEN IN RECOVERY TO MAINTAIN CONTINUOUS SOBRIETY AND SOLIDIFY PERSONAL RECOVERY, ASSISTS RECOVERING WOMEN WITH CHILDREN IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDEPENDENT LIFE STYLES AS MOTHERS AND HEAD OF HOUSEHOLDS, ASSISTS IN BREAKING THE CYCLE OF INTERGENERATIONAL ADDICTION THROUGH DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO THE CHILDREN OF ADDICTED WOMEN, AND PROVIDES POSITIVE ROLE MODELS. FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM: THE CYWA CURRENTLY DISTRIBUTES FOOD TWO DAYS A WEEK PLUS ONE ADDITIONAL "BONUS FOOD" DAY EACH MONTH SERVING AN AVERAGE OF ALMOST 500 HOUSEHOLDS PER MONTH. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH THE CHESTER COUNTY FOOD BANK, PHILABUNDANCE, LOCAL GROCERY STORES, ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL MARKETS TO PROVIDE THE MOST NUTRITIOUS FOOD OPTIONS FOR OUR COMMUNITY RESIDENTS. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE RECIPES IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH TO ALLOW FAMILIES THE OPTION OF PREPARING FRESH PRODUCE THAT ARE A KEY PART OF THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. THE CYWA'S FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM HAS EXPANDED GREATLY WITH THE RECRUITMENT OF ENTHUSIASTIC VOLUNTEERS AND NEW FOOD DONATION RESOURCES. INPATIENT PROGRAM: THE DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROGRAM ASSISTS ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUG ADDICTED WOMEN IN RECOVERY TO MAINTAIN CONTINUOUS SOBRIETY AND SOLIDIFY PERSONAL RECOVERY, ASSISTS RECOVERING WOMEN WITH CHILDREN IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDEPENDENT LIFE STYLES AS MOTHERS AND HEAD OF HOUSEHOLDS, ASSISTS IN BREAKING THE CYCLE OF INTERGENERATIONAL ADDICTION THROUGH DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO THE CHILDREN OF ADDICTED WOMEN, AND PROVIDES POSITIVE ROLE MODELS. FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM: THE CYWA CURRENTLY DISTRIBUTES FOOD TWO DAYS A WEEK PLUS ONE ADDITIONAL "BONUS FOOD" DAY EACH MONTH SERVING AN AVERAGE OF ALMOST 500 HOUSEHOLDS PER MONTH. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH THE CHESTER COUNTY FOOD BANK, PHILABUNDANCE, LOCAL GROCERY STORES, ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL MARKETS TO PROVIDE THE MOST NUTRITIOUS FOOD OPTIONS FOR OUR COMMUNITY RESIDENTS. IN ADDITION, WE PROVIDE RECIPES IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH TO ALLOW FAMILIES THE OPTION OF PREPARING FRESH PRODUCE THAT ARE A KEY PART OF THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. THE CYWA'S FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM HAS EXPANDED GREATLY WITH THE RECRUITMENT OF ENTHUSIASTIC VOLUNTEERS AND NEW FOOD DONATION RESOURCES.
  2. FAMILY CENTER PROGRAM: THE FAMILY CENTER PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO ENGAGE IN CREATIVE, UNIQUE AND SELF-DESIGNED INDIVIDUAL FAMILY AND COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING, INCLUDING POSITIVE PARENTING. THE FAMILY CENTER PROGRAM ASSISTS FAMILIES WHO ARE LIVING AT POVERTY LEVELS, TO MAINTAIN HOUSING, RETAIN INDEPENDENCE THROUGH PROVIDING SUPPORT SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF LIFE SKILLS, JOB SKILLS, TRAINING, EMPLOYMENT AND SELF-ESTEEM, AND BY PROVIDING ASSISTANCE AS NEEDED. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM SERVES AS A LINK BETWEEN HOMELESS WOMEN THAT ARE READY TO LEAVE THE SHELTER PROGRAM AND LANDLORDS AND OTHER SERVICE GROUPS IN THE COMMUNITY.
  3. HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: THE CYWA PROPERTIES PROGRAM PROVIDES LOW COST HOUSING FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS.
  4. $1.3 million spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: PERFORMING ARTS, ROYMAR HALL, RAPID REHOUSING, AND ALL OTHER PROGRAMS-VARIOUS PROGRAMS SUPPORTING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
  5. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: PERFORMING ARTS, ROYMAR HALL, RAPID REHOUSING, AND ALL OTHER PROGRAMS-VARIOUS PROGRAMS SUPPORTING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.

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 July 1971.

    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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