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YWCA Evanston North Shore

EIN 36-2193618 · Evanston, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

YWCA EVANSTON/NORTH SHORE PROVIDES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDES PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND OTHER SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, THE EQUITY INSTITUTE, THE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM, AND THE AQUATICS PROGRAM TO THE NORTH SHORE AREA OF CHICAGO.

Income
$6.9 million
Spending
$8.9 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
10.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 34%
Employees
133
Volunteers
157
Highest pay
$240,764, president & ceo eff. 03/23

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: 68 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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

    18 of 18 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 (6)
  1. $3.4 million spent. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM: YWCA EVANSTON/NORTH SHORE OPERATES THE ONLY COMPREHENSIVE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM SERVING THE ENTIRE NORTHEASTERN METROPOLITAN CHICAGO AREA. COUNSELORS AND STAFF ASSIST THOUSANDS OF WOMEN EACH YEAR IN BREAKING FREE FROM VIOLENCE IN THEIR HOMES, HEALING FROM THAT VIOLENCE, AND ACHIEVING STABILITY FREE FROM THEIR ABUSERS. SERVICES INCLUDE: A 24-HOUR CRISIS PHONE/TEXT LINE, 66-BED - 23-ROOM EMERGENCY SHELTER, 15 UNIT LONGER TERM HOUSING FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN FLEEING VIOLENCE IN THEIR HOMES, BILINGUAL COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCES PROVIDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNSELING AND SUPPORT FOR WOMEN IN THE COMMUNITY, AND A COURT-BASED LEGAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM WHICH OFFERS LEGAL INFORMATION, REFERRALS, AND HELP SECURING ORDERS OF PROTECTION. THE YWCA EVANSTON/NORTH SHORE ALSO DELIVERS COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMMING TO TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS FOCUSED ON BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND RECOGNIZING AND PREVENTING RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT EDUCATION FOR WOMEN.
  2. $1.8 million spent. AQUATICS PROGRAM: THE AQUATICS PROGRAM SEEKS TO TEACH ALL CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY TO BE SAFE IN THE WATER, TO ENCOURAGE YOUTH TO BECOME EMPOWERED THROUGH SWIMMING, TO PROVIDE A POSITIVE RECREATIONAL OUTLET TO ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT OF ACCEPTANCE IN WHICH COMMITMENT, INNER STRENGTH, SELF CONFIDENCE AND RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER ARE FOSTERED. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES: PARENT-TOT CLASSES TEACHING KIDS 6 MOS.-2 YEARS TO BE COMFORTABLE IN THE WATER, LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAM FOR YOUTH, SWIM TEAM OFFERING COMPETITIVE AND NON-COMPETITIVE TRACKS, MASTERS PROGRAM OFFERING A SWIM TEAM FOR ADULTS, AND AQUA-AEROBICS, A LOW IMPACT SWIMMING FOR ADULTS TO BUILD CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS, STRENGTH, AND FLEXIBILTY.
  3. $642,789 spent. Women's Leadership and Economic Empowerment Program: The Women's Leadership and Economic Empowerment Program seeks to Empower Women through Education and Leadership, enhancing their ability to live independent, self-sufficient lives. Financial literacy educates low to moderate income women about basic money management. women leadership awards honor women from our community for their commitment to Women's empowerment and racial justice.
  4. $311,473 spent. Equity Institute
  5. $462,105 spent. Retail and Consignment Shops
  6. The YWCA Equity Institute is helping the community understand, challenge and eliminate racism. We foster opportunities to engage in open dialogue about race, racism, and race relations. Our efforts include racial justice dialogue series using films and books as a catalyst to encourage youth and adults to challenge their own prejudices and encourage conversations about the impact of racism on all of our lives. EXPENSES: $311,473. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $0. REVENUE: $100,361.

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 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 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 November 1958.

    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.

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