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YWCA of Northwest Ohio

EIN 34-4428265 · Toledo, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YWCA OF NORTHWEST OHIO STRIVES TO BE A POWERFUL PROACTIVE FORCE FOR THE SUPPORT AND ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN OUR COMMUNITY THAT WILL CONTINUE TO WORK FOR PEACE, JUSTICE, EQUALITY, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL PEOPLE.

Income
$11.3 million
Spending
$6.5 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
-5.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 73%
Employees
105
Volunteers
200
Highest pay
$197,897, 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 42% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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

    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

    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 (6)
  1. $3.7 million spent. THE YWCA CHILD CARE RESOURCE AND REFERRAL (CCR&R) PROGRAM ADVANCES THE ORGANIZATION'S CHARITABLE MISSION BY IMPROVING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, SAFE, AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACROSS NORTHWEST OHIO. ESTABLISHED IN 1991, THE PROGRAM SERVES AS A REGIONAL RESOURCE HUB IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL AGENCIES AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.THE YWCA CCR&R PROVIDES FAMILIES WITH INDIVIDUALIZED CHILD CARE REFERRALS, CONSUMER EDUCATION, AND ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING PROGRAMS THAT MEET THEIR NEEDS, INCLUDING CARE FOR INFANTS, CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, NONTRADITIONAL WORK SCHEDULES, AND FAMILIES RECEIVING PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. THE PROGRAM DELIVERS PARENTING EDUCATION, AND CAREGIVER WORKSHOPS FOCUSED ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT, UNDERSTANDING CHILD BEHAVIOR, AND STRENGTHENING FAMILY STABILITY. THROUGH STATE PARTNERSHIPS, CCR&R ALSO SUPPORTS FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE PARENT RECRUITMENT, TRAINING, AND ONGOING SUPPORT.THE PROGRAM STRENGTHENS THE EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION SYSTEM BY OFFERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COACHING, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LICENSED CHILD CARE CENTERS, FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES, HEAD START PROGRAMS, PUBLIC SCHOOL EARLY LEARNING PROGRAMS, AND WORKFORCE PREPARATION PROGRAMS. THE CCR&R RECRUITS AND PREPARES INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN OPENING CHILD CARE PROGRAMS THROUGH TRAINING, DOCUMENTATION SUPPORT, AND GUIDANCE ON OHIO'S LICENSING AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS. BUSINESS AND SHARED SERVICES INITIATIVES ASSIST NEW AND EXISTING PROVIDERS WITH FISCAL MANAGEMENT, STAFFING SUPPORTS, AND OPERATIONAL PRACTICES THAT PROMOTE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY. SERVICES ARE DELIVERED TO FAMILIES, PROVIDERS, AND COMMUNITIES IN TWENTY COUNTIES IN NORTHWEST OHIO.
  2. $1.1 million spent. THE YWCA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER IS AN EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING WHO ARE FLEEING FROM ABUSE. ADVOCACY SERVICES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, A 24/7 CRISIS HOTLINE, COURT ACCOMPANIMENT, LAW ENFORCEMENT INTERVIEW ACCOMPANIMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, CASE PLANNING, EDUCATION ON THE DYNAMICS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY SERVICES SUCH AS COUNSELING, HOUSING, AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE, SAFE AT HOME APPLICATIONS, AND CHILD ADVOCACY. SUPPORT GROUPS ARE FACILITATED FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SURVIVORS IN THE EMERGENCY SHELTER ARE PROVIDED WITH FOOD, HYGIENE, AND BASIC SUPPLIES SUCH AS DIAPERS, WIPES, AND CLOTHING.
  3. $744,707 spent. THE YWCA YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS A COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY PREVENTION PROGRAM PROVIDING SKILLS AND SUPPORT TO HELP INCREASE SELF-ESTEEM, SET PERSONAL GOALS, AND DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS IN BOYS AND GIRLS IN TOLEDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT HELPS STUDENTS IDENTIFY REFUSALS, DELAY TACTICS, AND ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS TO ABSTAIN AND PROTECT THEMSELVES AGAINST PEER AND SOCIAL PRESSURES. PROMOTING HEALTHY BEHAVIOR, BUILDING LIFE SKILLS, AND CREATING A SENSE OF PURPOSE AMONG YOUTH. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AIMS TO LOWER THE TEENAGE PREGNANCY AND STI/HIV RATES OF HIGH-RISK YOUTH.
  4. $387,833 spent. THE YWCA RAPE CRISIS CENTER (RCC) OFFERS ADVOCACY FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, A 24/7 CRISIS HOTLINE, 24/7 ACCOMPANIMENT TO FORENSIC EXAMS AT AREA HOSPITALS, ASSISTANCE WITH VICTIMS OF CRIME COMPENSATION, VINE NOTIFICATION EDUCATION, ACCOMPANIMENT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT INTERVIEWS OR COURT HEARINGS, REFERRALS TO ONGOING COMMUNITY SUPPORTS SUCH AS COUNSELING, HOUSING, AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE. SUPPORT GROUPS ARE FACILITATED FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
  5. $98,597 spent. HEALTHY CONNECTIONS - THE YWCA BREAST HEALTH PROGRAM PRIORITY IS TO IMPLEMENT OUR PROJECT IN COMMUNITIES WITH THE LARGEST NEGATIVE BREAST HEALTH OUTCOMES, WHERE THE GREATEST BARRIERS EXIST AND WHERE TARGET POPULATIONS RESIDE. WE CONNECT WOMEN WHO ARE UNINSURED AND/OR UNDERINSURED TO LOW OR NO COST MAMMOGRAM SERVICES. THE GOAL IS TO EDUCATE, IMPROVE BEHAVIORS, REDUCE BARRIERS, DISPEL MYTHS AND INCREASE POSITIVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR ALL.
  6. PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING - THE YWCA APARTMENTS ARE THE ONLY PSH PROGRAM DEDICATED TO ONLY SERVING HOMELESS WOMEN AND HOMELESS WOMEN WITH CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS SUCH AS CHRONIC HOMELESSNESS, DISABILITY DEFINED BY MENTAL, PHYSICAL OR ADDICTION TO SUBSTANCES. ON-SITE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THAT ENCOURAGE HOUSING STABILITY, INCREASE INCOME AND BENEFITS, AND GREATER INVOLVEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. THE OVERLYING GOAL FOR OUR RESIDENTS IS TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE SUPPORT THAT THEY NEED TO REACH THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL

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 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 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 August 1937.

    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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