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YWCA of Greater Cincinnati Inc

EIN 31-0537518 · Cincinnati, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Since 1858, YWCA has been a leader on women's issues, intentionally working together across economic, generational, ethnic and racial differences. Our mission is as relevant today as ever. As we continue to boldly build a better community, we stay strongly committed to our mission to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.Our work is based on three primary pillars: Safety, Racial Justice & Inclusion and Empowerment & Economic Advancement.

Income
$10.4 million
Spending
$9.6 million
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 48%
Employees
121
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$213,192, president/ceo

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

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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 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. $6.2 million spent. Health & Safety Protecting the safety of women and girls is a primary pillar of the YWCA's mission. Shelter, housing and interventions are provided while working to prevent the cycles of violence. Family Violence Prevention & Intervention Services: Provides a continuum of services to help keep survivors of family violence safe and prevent future occurrences of violence. Prevention Services: Provides prevention education to students about teen dating violence and bullying. Intervention Services: Provides shelter and housing to survivors of domestic violence and their children. Shelter, food, counseling, and coordination of community resources are offered for the safety and stabilization for each family. Community-based intervention services include court advocacy, case management and domestic violence services for child protective cases including specialized programming for immigrant survivors and those with disabilities.
  2. $163,073 spent. Economic EmpowermentExpanding economic opportunities and creating avenues to promote the empowerment of women and girls is another primary pillar the YWCA's mission. Family Learning & Employment Services remove barriers to self-sufficiency and break the cycle of intergenerational poverty to individuals and children. Workforce Development empowers individuals with the skills to attain viable employment, increase financial stability and reach self-sufficiency.
  3. $180,606 spent. Recognition & Inclusion YWCA has long understood that all women cannot be empowered unless the issue of racism is addressed. Racial justice is at the core of the YWCA's work and the third primary pillar because women of color are often the most marginalized and have the least access to resources. Racial justice is more than a programmatic intervention, it is a guiding philosophy and practice that is incorporated into all of the YWCA's work.Racial justice means advocating for all kinds of protections that impact the lives of women and girls. The YWCA's fight for women is a fight for all women of color and immigrant women. YWCA also has a broad view of gender justice that includes the experiences of LGBTQ people and those targeted because of their gender identity or perceived gender identity. At the core of the YWCA's work is the recognition that all women, or all people, are not treated equally. Work is done through direct service, education and advocacy. Specific initiatives include: Racial Justice Annual Breakfast, Racial Justice Educational Series, and Stand Against Racism Campaign.

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 October 13, 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 January 1936.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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