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Young Womens Christian Association of Sauk Valley

EIN 36-2179770 · Sterling, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YWCA OF THE SAUK VALLEY IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN, AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
23.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 76%
Employees
45
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$95,441, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 25

    17 of 17 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 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 (4)
  1. $1.4 million spent. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM: THE YWCA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM HAS SERVED WHITESIDE AND LEE COUNTIES WITH A FULL RANGE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES SINCE 1982. WE SERVE 600-800 VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE PER YEAR AND PROVIDE OVER 2500 NIGHTS OF SHELTER ANNUALLY (ONE PERSON STAYING ONE NIGHT = ONE NIGHT OF SHELTER). THE PROGRAM ALSO ANNUALLY ASSISTS OVER 200 PEOPLE IN OBTAINING ORDERS OF PROTECTION. OUR CRISIS HOTLINE HAS BOTH STERLING AND DIXON NUMBERS AND IS ANSWERED BY TRAINED STAFF/VOLUNTEERS AT ALL TIMES.THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM PROVIDES COUNSELING FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN, 24-HOUR HOTLINE, COURT ADVOCACY, AND SUPPORT GROUPS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN. CASEWORKERS ALSO WORK WITH RESIDENTIAL CLIENTS TO ASSIST THEM IN EFFORTS TO BECOME INDEPENDENT AND SUCCESSFUL, BY HELPING THEM MEET NEEDS FOR EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, ETC. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM OFFERS/PROVIDES HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP GROUPS IN AREA HIGH SCHOOLS TO EMPOWER TEENS AND REDUCE THE LIKELIHOOD OF THEIR ENTERING VIOLENT RELATIONSHIPS.
  2. $788,725 spent. SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM: ESTABLISHED IN 1983, THE YWCA SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF RAPE CRISIS SERVICES TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN. SERVICES INCLUDE 24-HOUR CRISIS RESPONSE, COURT AND MEDICAL ADVOCACY, COUNSELING FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN, SEXUAL ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH COLLEGE, AND ANTI-BULLYING PROGRAMS IN AREA SCHOOLS. THE PROGRAM SERVES 150-200 SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND ABUSE PER YEAR, AND PROVIDES ABUSE PREVENTION SERVICES TO OVER 15,000 YOUNG PEOPLE EACH YEAR. THE 24-HOUR HOTLINE HAS BOTH DIXON AND STERLING NUMBERS AND IS ANSWERED BY TRAINED STAFF/VOLUNTEERS AT ALL TIMES.
  3. $341,631 spent. THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE BROADER COMMUNITY THAT INCLUDE AN IMMIGRANT OUTREACH PROGRAM (300+ CLIENTS EACH YEAR), SCHOOL-BASED COUNSELING (200+ STUDENTS EACH YEAR), GIRLS' EMPOWERMENT GROUPS AND AFTER SCHOOL STEM CLUBS (APROX. 90 STUDENTS PER YEAR), DIVERSITY TRAINING AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS.
  4. $59,006 spent. WEST END MOXIE THRIFT SHOP: THIS IS A RESALE SHOP THAT ACCEPTS DONATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC. YWCA CLIENTS RECEIVE VOUCHERS AND CAN SHOP FOR FREE AS THEY RE-ESTABLISH HOMES AND EMBARK ON NEW CAREERS. SALES FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC COME BACK TO SUPPORT THE WEST END MOXIE THRIFT SHOP.YWCA OF THE SAUK VALLEY CLOSED ITS THRIFT STORE, WEST END MOXIE IN MARCH 2025.

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 September 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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