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YWCA of Mclean County

EIN 37-0661264 · Bloomington, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YWCA MCLEAN COUNTY IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DIGNITY FOR ALL.

Income
$5.4 million
Spending
$4.4 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 39%
Employees
148
Volunteers
600
Highest pay
$119,020, president/ce

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 (5)
  1. $767,695 spent. THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SERVED 150 STUDENTS IN BEFORE/AFTER CARE AT SIX DIFFERENT LOCATIONS. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWED PARENTS TO WORK REGULARLY SCHEDULED HOURS AT THEIR PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT. 42% RECEIVED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM PROVIDED EDUCATION, PLAY, AND LIFE SKILLS TO 101 STUDENTS, INCLUDING FIELD TRIPS. 33% RECEIVED SOME TYPE OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. 26 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FAMILIES BENEFITED FROM YWCA'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND.
  2. $826,288 spent. THE EARLY LEARNING CENTER PROVIDED FULL TIME CHILD CARE FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS THROUGH 5 YEARS OLD. 62 CHILDREN WERE SERVED WITH 65% RECEIVING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. 15 FAMILIES BENEFITED FROM YWCA'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND.
  3. $1.2 million spent. STEPPING STONES PROVIDES 24-HOUR ASSISTANCE FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT/ABUSE SURVIVORS AND THEIR LOVED ONES. SERVICES INCLUDE 24-HOUR HOTLINE, MEDICAL AND LEGAL ADVOCACY, COUNSELING, PREVENTION EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY TRAINING. PREVENTION EDUCATORS TEACH ERIN'S LAW (STATE MANDATE) IN MANY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AS WELL AS SOME JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOLS. EDUCATORS ALSO TRAIN ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT AND RELATED TOPICS AT UNIVERSITIES AND WORKPLACES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. LABYRINTH OUTREACH SERVICES TO WOMEN OFFERED REINTEGRATION SERVICES TO WOMEN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED INCARCERATION IN ORDER TO SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE RECIDIVISM. CASE MANAGEMENT, APPRENTICESHIPS, AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING HELP TO REBUILD WOMEN'S LIVES AND SUPPORT GROWTH AND INDEPENDENCE.
  4. $809,564 spent. CULTURAL EVENTS EXPENSES 61,556. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 72,415. RSVP EXPENSES 102,199. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 0. MISSION IMPACT EXPENSES 63,431. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 6,539. EVENTS EXPENSES 32,323. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 4,825. LABRYINTH EXPENSES 629,343. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 36,958.
  5. CULTURAL EVENTS EXPENSES 61,556. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 72,415. RSVP EXPENSES 102,199. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 0. MISSION IMPACT EXPENSES 63,431. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 6,539. EVENTS EXPENSES 32,323. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 4,825. LABRYINTH EXPENSES 629,343. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 0. REVENUE 36,958.

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 October 1942.

    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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