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Young Womens Christian Assn of Van Wert County

EIN 34-4430540 · Van Wert, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YWCA IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DIGNITY FOR ALL. IN ORDER TO CLEARLY COMMUNICATE THEIR LOCAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS BROAD MISSION, THEY HAVE DEVELOPED A NEW YWCA OF VAN WERT COUNTY VISION STATEMENT: BY LIFTING VOICES AND PROVIDING SAFE SPACES, THE YWCA OF VAN WERT COUNTY WILL EMPOWER ALL TO MAXIMIZE OPPORTUNITIES AND ADVOCATE FOR SYSTEMS CHANGE.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$865,286
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
6.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 60%
Employees
38
Volunteers
43
Highest pay
$63,952, executive di

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 88% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $577,983 spent. SURVIVOR SERVICES PROGRAM-THIS PROGRAM SERVICES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, RAPE CRISIS, AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS AND INCLUDES A 24-HOUR PROTECTIVE SHELTER, A 24-HOUR IMMEDIATE HOUSING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE, CHILD AND COURT ADVOCACY, COMPLETE CONFIDENTIALITY, CASE MANAGEMENT, SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL GROUPS, ON-SITE MENTAL HEALTH AND ALCOHOL-DRUG TREATMENT SERVICES, REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY AGENCIES, ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT, AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE.
  2. $124,110 spent. YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM-THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS MEALS TO CHILDREN AGES 1-18 DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. THE YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES VARIOUS OTHER YOUTH CURRICULUMS.

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 December 1970.

    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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