YWCA of Kalamazoo Non Profit Housing Corporation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF BENEFITING THE YOUNG WOMNE'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN ("YWCA"), A NONPROFIT CORPORATION INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN PURSUANT TO THE MICHIGAN NONPROFIT CORPORATIONACT, MCL 450.2101 ET SEQ. (THE "MNCA"), TO ACT AS AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER THE PROVISION OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ("CODE"), OR OTHER SECTION OF THE CODE; AND IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY TO PROVIDE HOSUING FOR PERSONS WHOSE INCOME DOES NOT EXCEED THE LIMITS ESTABLISHED IN THE MICHIGAN STATE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ACT, ACT 346 OF 1966 AS AMENDED ("THE ACT"), AND IN GENERAL TO CARRY ON ANY BUSINESS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH AND INCIDENT THERETO NOT INCONSISTENT WITH THE ACT, AND WITH ALL POWERS CONFERRED IPON NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS BY THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.
- Income
- $66,110
- Spending
- $64,993
- Reserves
- -34.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 91%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 17 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 106% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $64,993 spent. THE YWCA SEXUAL ASSAULT, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING PROGRAMS INCLUDE PROVIDING THE ONLY SERVICES OF THIS KIND IN KALAMAZOO COUNTY TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING. THE YWCA PROVIDES THE ONLY PROGRAM IN KALAMAZOO COUNTY OFFERING A COMPREHENSIVE CONTINUUM OF SERVICES DESIGNED EXCLUSIVELY FOR VICTIMS/SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SEXUAL ASSAULT/HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND THEIR DEPENDENT CHILDREN. SERVICES INCLUDE A SECURE ON-STE CRISIS SHELTER (58 BED CAPACITY), HUMAN TRAFFICKING SHELTER, WITH EMERGENCY OFF-SITE OVERFLOW CAPACITY; A 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE; INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING; SUPPORT GROUPS; ADVOCACY THROUGH THE LEGAL, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND JUDICIAL PROCESSES; INFORMATION, REFERRALAND ASSISTANCE REGARDING HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES.
- THE YWCA DREAMERY (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE CHILDREN'S CENTERS) IS A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED, STATE-LICENSED EARLY LEANRING CHILDCARE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN BIRTH THROUGH SCHOOL AGE IN THE DOWNTOWN LOCATION AND BIRTH THROUGH 12 YEARS OLD (TO INCLUDE DROP-IN CARE) AT THE EDISON LOCATION. THE YWCA DREAMERY PROGRAM USES A HIGHLY REGARDED CURRICULUM TO MEET THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND BEHAVIROAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN FROM WIDELY DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SERVING THE MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS, AND VIOLENCE. NINETY PERCENT OF OUR CHILDREN QUALIFY FOR TUTTION ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE YWCA TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
- ADVOCACY AND SYSTEMS CHANGE IS ONE OF THE FOUR STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS OF YWCA KALAMAZOO. THE ADVOCACY AND SYSTEMS CHANGE PILLAR PROVIDES PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON ADVANCING RACE AND GENDER EQUITY THROUGH PUBLIC POLICY STRATEGIES, COMMUNITY IMPACT EFFORTS, RESOURCE CONNECTIONS, COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVES , AND NARRATIVE CHANGE COMMUNICATIONS. COLLECTIVELY THE PROGRAMMATIC AREA SUPPORTS OUR REMAINING STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS IN SERVING THE MOST VULNERABLE WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES OF COLOR WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DISCRIMINATION, POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS, POOR HEALTH HAND WITH POLICYMAKERS ON A LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY LEADERS AND LOCAL HEALTH SYSTEMS ABOUT ISSUES REGARDING WOMNE'S HEALTH SAFETY, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT, RACIAL EQUITY AND INFANT MORTALITY REDUCTION EFFORTS (CRADLE KALAMAZOO).
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.
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 2010.
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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