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Young Womens Christian Association of Pittsburgh

EIN 25-0965639 · Pittsburgh, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

YWCA GREATER PITTSBURGH IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DIGNITY FOR ALL. WE ENVISION A COMMUNITY THAT ADVANCES EDUCATION, OPPORTUNITY, AND EQUITY REGARDLESS OF GENDER, RACE, OR BACKGROUND.

Income
$6.1 million
Spending
$7.1 million
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
44.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 49%
Employees
77
Volunteers
382
Highest pay
$199,515, 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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 44.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 (3)
  1. $987,915 spent. EARLY LEARNING, CHILD DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATION THE YWCA BELIEVES THAT QUALITY EARLY LEARNING LEADS TO SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND A LIFETIME OF OPPORTUNITY. AT THEIR LICENSED PENNSYLVANIA KEYSTONE STAR 3 (PROPEL BRADDOCK HILLS) AND KEYSTONE STAR 4 (HOMEWOOD EDUCATION CENTER) FACILITIES, THEY PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE, INTERACTIVE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS OF AGE. CHILDREN ARE FED TWO HEALTHY AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS PER DAY AND ENCOURAGED TO THINK, BE CREATIVE, AND SUCCEED. YWCA OFFERS:INFANT & TODDLER CARE - 6 WEEKS TO 2 YEARSPA PRE-K COUNTS PROGRAM - 3 TO 5 YEARS*SUMMER CAMP - PRE-K TO KINDERGARTEN*THOSE MARKED WITH A * ARE ALSO OFFERED AT THEIR PROPEL BRADDOCK HILLS SITE OR OPEN TO PROPEL BRADDOCK HILLS FAMILIES.
  2. $1.2 million spent. THE CENTERTHE CENTER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING STRATEGIES AND/OR PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMIC RACISM AND GENDER INEQUITY AND DIRECTS THE DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION OF THE ASSOCIATION'S PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES AROUND GREATER PITTSBURGHRELATED TO GENDER, RACE AND SOCIAL ISSUES. THE CENTER SERVES AS THE ASSOCIATION'S LEADER FOR ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH EFFORTS AND DEVELOPS AND MAINTAINS THE FOLLOWING: THE ASSOCIATION'S SYSTEMIC SOCIAL CHANGE INITIATIVES;UPDATES AND CHANGES ABOUT ISSUES RELATED TO RACE AND GENDER EQUITY;ADVOCACY FOR THE FAIR AND EQUAL TREATMENT OF ALL PEOPLE; WRITTENPOSITION STATEMENTS THAT ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION;INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS; COMPREHENSIVERESOURCE INFORMATION AND ACCESS TO THIS DATA ON THE ASSOCIATION'SWEBSITE; THIS YEAR ORGANIZATIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS,CORPORATIONSAND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES HAVE JOINED US AS COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO SUPPORTOUR EFFORTS IN ELIMINATING RACISM AND EMPOWERING WOMEN; THE CENTER FORRACE & GENDER EQUITY CONDUCTED DIVERSTY, INCLUSION AND JUSTICEPRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS.
  3. $1.9 million spent. ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMSTHE YWCA ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMS STRENGTHEN CONNECTIONS BETWEEN FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND THE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES AND SUPPORT.THE YWCA ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT PROGRAMS HELP REMOVE BARRIERS AND DISPARITIES THAT HINDER FAMILIES FROM MAINTAINING SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY OFFERING A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE SPACE TO CONNECT WOMEN AND FAMILIES TO FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR: BASIC NEEDS, TRANSPORTATION, LEGAL SERVICES, HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, FINANCIAL SERVICES, AND CAREER, PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

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 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 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 May 1955.

    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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