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YWCA of Greater Green Bay Inc

EIN 39-0806277 · Green Bay, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 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.

Income
$2.6 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
111
Volunteers
89
Highest pay
$118,194, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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

    20 of 20 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 December 31, 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 (3)
  1. $1.8 million spent. THE YWCA CHILD CARE CENTER OFFERS STATE LICENSED EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMMING FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 6 YEARS USING AN ANTI-BIAS CIRRICULUM. THE YWCA IS A COLLABORATIVE PARTNER WITH THE GREEN BAY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT TO OFFER 4-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN. FAMILIES ENROLLED IN 4K CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE. THE YWCA CAMP DOWNTOWN PROGRAMS OFFER SUMMER CARE FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-12. THE YWCA AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM IS A LICENSED AND ACCREDITED CHILD CARE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 12 YEARS OLD. CHILDREN PARTICIPATE IN DAILY ACTIVITIES THAT HELP THEM MAKE GOOD CHOICES AND BUILD HEALTHY MINDS, BODIES AND RELATIONSHIPS.
  2. $317,211 spent. THE YWCA OFFERS SWIMMING LESSONS FOR NEWBORNS TO ADULTS. GENERATIONS OF FAMILIES HAVE LEARNED TO SWIM IN THE YWCA'S 88 DEGREE WARM WATER POOLS. EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS CHALLENGE SWIMMERS AT A VARIETY OF LEVELS. WE HAVE PARTNERED WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING HISPANIC AND SOMALI RESOURCE CENTERS TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC LESSONS FOR MANY INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEVER BEEN IN A POOL OR OTHER BODY OF WATER. PROGRAMS ARE NONCOMPETITIVE AND SMALL CLASS SIZES ALLOW STUDENTS MORE ONE-ON-ONE TIME WITH INSTRUCTORS TO FOCUS ON SKILL DEVELOPMENT.
  3. $37,803 spent. THE YWCA IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN, AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL. AS WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION, OUR GOAL IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR WOMEN OF ALL AGES, RACES, AND FAITHS. IN SUPPORT OF THIS MISSION AND THESE GOALS, THE YWCA OFFERS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO MEET CRITICAL NEEDS, PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY, ELIMINATE RACISM AND VIOLENCE, AND ACHIEVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL PEOPLE. THE YWCA GREATER GREEN BAY PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SOCIAL JUSTICE RESOURCES AND PROGRAMMING TO NORTHEAST WISCONSIN. OUR CORE TRAINING PRESENTATIONS ARE GROUNDED IN BEST-PRACTICES AND RESEARCH RELATED TO THE BENEFITS OF A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT, AND REVOLVE AROUND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, AND THE CREATION OF EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES THAT HELP SHIFT ATTITUDES/BELIEFS THAT ARE BARRIERS TO CHANGE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 June 1937.

    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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