Young Womens Christian Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
YWCA HAMILTON IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN, AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DIGNITY FOR ALL.
- Income
- $2.0 million
- Spending
- $2.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 13.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 73%
- Employees
- 39
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $128,231, executive di
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: 76 out of 100.
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 13.7 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 21% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 23% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1588% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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.
Independent board
25 of 2513 of 13 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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
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 (5)
- $733,754 spent. DOVE HOUSE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER AND CRISIS HOTLINE PROGRAM: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AFFECTS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS. IT INCLUDES ANY BEHAVIORS THAT FRIGHTEN, INTIMIDATE, TERRORIZE, MANIPULATE, HURT, HUMILIATE, BLAME, INJURE, OR WOUND SOMEONE. THE YWCA HAMILTON DOVE HOUSE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER IS THE ONLY SHELTER IN BUTLER COUNTY. THE CRISIS HOTLINE (1.800.618.6523) IS STAFFED 24/7/365. WE ARE ONE OF THE LOWEST BARRIERS DV SHELTERS IN THE STATE, ACCEPTING ALL SURVIVORS OF DV, SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND STALKING WHO NEED PROTECTIVE SHELTER. WE ACTIVELY REFER FOR NEEDED SERVICES. OUR SHELTER WAS THE FIRST TO ACCEPT PETS IN OHIO AND WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROMOTING SAFETY FOR ALL DEPENDENTS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH PAWS, FUR, AND WHISKERS. PROFESSIONAL STAFF INCORPORATE TRAUMA INFORMED CARE IN ALL ASPECTS OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT HEALING, PROVIDE A SENSE OF SAFETY. WE WORK TO HELP SURVIVORS ACCESS SAFE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND START A JOURNEY TOWARD A LIFE WITHOUT VIOLENCE. DOVE HOUSE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER AND CRISIS HOTLINE PROGRAM: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AFFECTS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS. IT INCLUDES ANY BEHAVIORS THAT FRIGHTEN, INTIMIDATE, TERRORIZE, MANIPULATE, HURT, HUMILIATE, BLAME, INJURE, OR WOUND SOMEONE. THE YWCA HAMILTON DOVE HOUSE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER IS THE ONLY SHELTER IN BUTLER COUNTY. THE CRISIS HOTLINE (1.800.618.6523) IS STAFFED 24/7/365. WE ARE ONE OF THE LOWEST BARRIERS DV SHELTERS IN THE STATE, ACCEPTING ALL SURVIVORS OF DV, SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND STALKING WHO NEED PROTECTIVE SHELTER. WE ACTIVELY REFER FOR NEEDED SERVICES. OUR SHELTER WAS THE FIRST TO ACCEPT PETS IN OHIO AND WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROMOTING SAFETY FOR ALL DEPENDENTS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH PAWS, FUR, AND WHISKERS. PROFESSIONAL STAFF INCORPORATE TRAUMA INFORMED CARE IN ALL ASPECTS OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT HEALING, PROVIDE A SENSE OF SAFETY. WE WORK TO HELP SURVIVORS ACCESS SAFE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND START A JOURNEY TOWARD A LIFE WITHOUT VIOLENCE.
- $677,140 spent. GOODMAN PLACE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM: WE PROVIDE STABILIZED HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME DISABLED HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE VULNERABILITIES LIKE DISABILITIES AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SERVICES INCLUDE SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY HOUSING, CASE MANAGEMENT, SELF-SUFFICIENCY SKILLS EDUCATION, AND REFERRALS TO OTHER NEEDED RESOURCES TO HELP MAINTAIN HOUSING. THE PROGRAM OPERATES UNDER THE EVIDENCED BASED PRACTICE OF TRAUMA INFORMED CARE. THE BELIEF THAT STABILIZED HOUSING IS THE FIRST STEP IN HEALING AND GROWTH IS A PRIMARY DRIVER OF THE PHILOSOPHY OF CARE WHICH IS PERSON CENTERED. GOODMAN PLACE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM: WE PROVIDE STABILIZED HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME DISABLED HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE VULNERABILITIES LIKE DISABILITIES AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SERVICES INCLUDE SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY HOUSING, CASE MANAGEMENT, SELF-SUFFICIENCY SKILLS EDUCATION, AND REFERRALS TO OTHER NEEDED RESOURCES TO HELP MAINTAIN HOUSING. THE PROGRAM OPERATES UNDER THE EVIDENCED BASED PRACTICE OF TRAUMA INFORMED CARE. THE BELIEF THAT STABILIZED HOUSING IS THE FIRST STEP IN HEALING AND GROWTH IS A PRIMARY DRIVER OF THE PHILOSOPHY OF CARE WHICH IS PERSON CENTERED.
- $166,009 spent. FIERCE PROGRAM: WE KNOW THAT TODAY'S STRONG YOUTHS ARE TOMORROW'S PEOPLE OF INFLUENCE. YWCA HAMILTON IS COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING YOUTHS THROUGH SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUM THAT INSPIRES YOUTHS TO BE FIERCE - FEARLESS. INDEPENDENT. EDUCATED. RESILIENT. CONFIDENT. ENGAGED. FIERCE PROVIDES IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING TO YOUTHS IN GRADES 1-12 TO BUILD SKILLS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR CONFIDENCE AROUND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS TO AVOID VIOLENCE AND HARM, ESPECIALLY SEXUAL ABUSE. THEMES ADDRESS PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE, STORYTELLING, COPING STYLES, THE INFLUENCE OF TEEN VIOLENCE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND/OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON YOUTHS' LIVES, AND POWERFUL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUTHS IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE CURRICULUM IS FROM THE EVIDENCED BASED RESOURCES AND PROVIDED IN COLLABORATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS AND OTHER YOUTH SERVICE PROVIDERS IN THE COUNTY. FIERCE PROGRAM: WE KNOW THAT TODAY'S STRONG YOUTHS ARE TOMORROW'S PEOPLE OF INFLUENCE. YWCA HAMILTON IS COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING YOUTHS THROUGH SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUM THAT INSPIRES YOUTHS TO BE FIERCE - FEARLESS. INDEPENDENT. EDUCATED. RESILIENT. CONFIDENT. ENGAGED. FIERCE PROVIDES IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMMING TO YOUTHS IN GRADES 1-12 TO BUILD SKILLS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR CONFIDENCE AROUND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS TO AVOID VIOLENCE AND HARM, ESPECIALLY SEXUAL ABUSE. THEMES ADDRESS PREVENTION OF CHILD ABUSE, STORYTELLING, COPING STYLES, THE INFLUENCE OF TEEN VIOLENCE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND/OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON YOUTHS' LIVES, AND POWERFUL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUTHS IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE CURRICULUM IS FROM THE EVIDENCED BASED RESOURCES AND PROVIDED IN COLLABORATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SCHOOLS AND OTHER YOUTH SERVICE PROVIDERS IN THE COUNTY.
- $602,694 spent. JUSTICE PROGRAM: YWCA HAMILTON IS A KEY INFLUENCER AND LEADS LOCAL ACTIVITIES AROUND SOCIAL JUSTICE TO CREATE AN EQUITABLE WORLD FOR EVERYONE. THE THREE FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND CIVIC/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. YWCA HAMILTON CREATES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND CONNECTION. KEY ACTIONS INCLUDE THE CREATION OF THE EQUITY ALLIANCE TO DENOUNCE HATE INCIDENTS LOCALLY, SUPPORT VICTIMS, AND PROVIDE EDUCATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO ELIMINATE RECURRENCE. HEALTHCARE WORK INCLUDES EDUCATION REGARDING THE CAUSES OF ALL INFANT AND MATERNAL MORTALITY AND THE PROMOTION OF ACTIONS TO REVERSE NEGATIVE TRENDS.
- JUSTICE PROGRAM: YWCA HAMILTON IS A KEY INFLUENCER AND LEADS LOCAL ACTIVITIES AROUND SOCIAL JUSTICE TO CREATE AN EQUITABLE WORLD FOR EVERYONE. THE THREE FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND CIVIC/COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. YWCA HAMILTON CREATES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND CONNECTION. KEY ACTIONS INCLUDE THE CREATION OF THE EQUITY ALLIANCE TO DENOUNCE HATE INCIDENTS LOCALLY, SUPPORT VICTIMS, AND PROVIDE EDUCATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO ELIMINATE RECURRENCE. HEALTHCARE WORK INCLUDES EDUCATION REGARDING THE CAUSES OF ALL INFANT AND MATERNAL MORTALITY AND THE PROMOTION OF ACTIONS TO REVERSE NEGATIVE TRENDS.
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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Crossroads Young Mens Christian Association Inc (Crown Point, IN), EIN 35-1369437. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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