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Y W C a of Greater Johnstown

EIN 25-0965636 · Johnstown, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

YWCA GREATER JOHNSTOWN IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN, AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL.

Income
$526,262
Spending
$540,220
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 64%
Employees
46
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$30,941, executive di

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

Fair: 52 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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

Good: 72 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $337,751 spent. THE YWCA PROVIDES EXCEPTIONAL DAY CARE AND PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES. WE'VE DESIGNED A VERY SPECIAL PROGRAM FOR THE CHILDREN. THE YWCA IS DETERMINED TO PROVIDE ALL THE ELEMENTS THAT FAMILIES FEEL ARE MOST IMPORTANT: LOTS OF LOVE AND ATTENTION, STIMULATING ACTIVITIES, AND TONS OF FUN ALL OF THESE ELEMENTS ARE DRAWN TOGETHER TO CREATE A CLEAN, SAFE PROGRAM WHERE CHILDREN CAN LEARN WHILE THEY PLAY, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, AND GET THE CARE THEY NEED TO THRIVE. WE PROVIDE A PLACE WHERE THE CHILDREN CAN EXPLORE, DISCOVER, AND GROW. OUR PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILY INVOLVEMENT AND COMMUNICATION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. TOGETHER, THE YWCA AND FAMILIES, CAN CREATE A RICH AND REWARDING EXPERIENCE FOR CHILDREN.
  2. $62,371 spent. THE YWCA OFFERS A VARIETY OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. OUR AQUATICS PROGRAMS INCLUDE SWIMMING INSTRUCTION LESSONS FOR ALL AGES, WATER AEROBICS, AND A VARIETY OF OTHER CLASSES. THE BODY SHOP, OUR EXERCISE ROOM, OFFERS STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT. IN ADDITION, THE YWCA OFFERS VARIOUS SPECIFIC EXERCISE CLASSES.
  3. $5,108 spent. THE YWCA OFFERS THREE FITNESS TRAINING MEMBERSHIP PLANS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ALL. THE PLAN OPTIONS ARE STRUCTURED TO PROVIDE VARIOUS ACCESS LEVELS TO OUR PROGRAMS AND FACILITIES.

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 2024.

    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 August 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 November 4, 2026.

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