Young Womens Christian Association of Bethlehem Pa
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN TO ENHANCE LEADERSHIP SKILLS, DEVELOP NETWORKS AND ADVOCATE WOMEN'S ISSUES. THE YWCA IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DIGNITY TO ALL.
- Income
- $685,826
- Spending
- $803,654
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 22.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 44%
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 73
- Highest pay
- $78,835, executive director
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: 75 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 22.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 20% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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: 92 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (3)
- $356,029 spent. YWCA BETHLEHEMS ADULT DAY SERVICES CENTER (ADSC) PROVIDES CARE AND ON-SITE ACTIVITIES FOR SENIORS LIVING WITH CHALLENGES OF AGING, SUCH AS ALZHEIMERS AND DEMENTIA. THE ADSC ALSO PROVIDES RESPITE FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS. THE ADSC HAS BEEN IN SERVICE FOR OVER 30 YEARS AS A FULLY LICENSED, THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS OLDER ADULTS TO AGE IN PLACE BY ASSISTING CAREGIVERS WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPORT TO CONTINUE LIVING THEIR LIVES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES DAILY ACTIVITIES AND SOCIALIZATION, NUTRITIOUS MEALS, AND REGULAR HEALTH CARE ASSESSMENTS WITH THE REGISTERED NURSE ON STAFF.
- $125,197 spent. YWCA BETHLEHEM PROVIDES STAFF SUPPORT AT THE FRED B. ROONEY BUILDING THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH WINNRESIDENTIAL, A DIVISION OF WINNCOMPANIES. YWCA BETHLEHEM EMPLOYS A FULL-TIME REGISTERED NURSE TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMMING AND A FULL-TIME RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY COORDINATOR TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT AND ACTIVITIES. THE ROONEY BUILDING IS NOT AN OFFICIAL YWCA BETHLEHEM PROGRAM, BUT IT IS A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP. YWCA BETHLEHEM DOES NOT OVERSEE PROGRAM INITIATIVES OR INFLUENCE THEIR OUTCOMES. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DOES NOT SUPERVISE THE YWCA STAFF ON-SITE AT THE ROONEY BUILDING. THE WINNCOMPANIES PROPERTY MANAGER OF THE ROONEY BUILDING PROVIDES MANAGERIAL OVERSIGHT OF THE STAFF. YWCA BETHLEHEM RECEIVES ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDING AND SUPPORT FROM WINNRESIDENTIAL.
- $64,481 spent. TECHGYRLS IS AN AFTER-SCHOOL STEM ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS AGED 8 TO 13. THE PROGRAM IS BROUGHT TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN THE BETHLEHEM AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT BY YWCA BETHLEHEMS YOUTH EMPOWERMENT STAFF THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. WITH THIS PROGRAM, YWCA BETHLEHEM STRIVES TO PROVIDE ENGAGING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG GIRLS TO LEARN ABOUT AND GAIN EXPOSURE TO THE STEM FIELD.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
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.
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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