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Young Womens Christian Association of Northwest Indiana Inc

EIN 35-0868221 · Gary, IN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE THE FUNDS TO FURTHER A BROAD RANGE OF PROGRAMS THAT CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE EMPOWERMENT OF FEMALES, FAMILIES, AND CHILDREN, AND SEEK TO ELIMINATE THE RACIAL DISPARITIES IN OUTCOMES.

Income
$605,938
Spending
$807,303
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
-0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
8
Highest pay
$47,500, executive director

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

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 24 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $329,695 spent. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AND SUMMER CAMP - PROVIDE FREE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDE TUTORING, HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE, EXERCISE AND HEALTHY MEALS TO STUDENTS AGES 5 - 15. SUMMER CAMP- PROVIDE FREE FULL DAY CAMP FOR EIGHT WEEKS DURING SUMMER FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-15. CAMP INCLUDES EXERCISE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AS WELL AS FIELD TRIPS.
  2. $109,898 spent. HEALTH AND WELLNESS - PROVIDE FULL SCHEDULE OF FITNESS CLASSES AND REGULARLY SCHEDULED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON A VARIETY OF HEALTH TOPICS AS THEY SPECIFICALLY RELATE TO THE MEMBERSHIP POPULATION WHICH IS PREDOMINATELY AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN.
  3. $109,898 spent. SENIORS PROGRAM - PROVIDE 4 HOURS OF MID-DAY PROGRAMMING THAT INCLUDES HEALTH AND FITNESS AND PROVIDES A HOT COOKED MEAL.

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 November 6, 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 July 1938.

    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 November 4, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Young Mens Christian Association of the North (Minneapolis, MN), EIN 45-2563299. 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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