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YWCA Madison Inc

EIN 39-0806303 · Madison, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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

Income
$6.6 million
Spending
$7.7 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 43%
Employees
89
Volunteers
62
Highest pay
$129,001, chief executive officer

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 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 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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, 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. $1.7 million spent. PERMANENT RESIDENTS: YWCA OPERATES A 99-UNIT, HISTORIC HOUSING PROJECT (HEREAFTER "THE PROJECT") TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE AND SAFE HOUSING IN DOWNTOWN MADISON. YWCA HAS DESIGNED SEVERAL SERVICES THAT ADDRESS THIS NEED AND HELP WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES FIND THEIR PLACE IN THE WORLD. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE THE SINGLE WOMEN'S HOUSING, THIRD STREET AND YOUTH PROGRAMMING.THE YWCA OF MADISON PROVIDES HOUSING TO WOMEN IN PERMANENT HOUSING AND TO FAMILIES IN A HOMELESS SHELTER. THERE WERE 122 INDIVIDUALS SERVED IN 2024.
  2. $1.4 million spent. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: YWCA OFFERS A VARIETY OF TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS THAT PROVIDE HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND BUSINESSES THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH PARTICIPATION. THE RACIAL JUSTICE AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING CLASSES HELP YWCA FULFILL ITS MISSION OF ELIMINATING RACISM AND EMPOWERING WOMEN AND MOVE US TOWARDS BUILDING A MORE INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY.IN 2024, 1,291 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN EQUITY PROGRAMS.
  3. $1.0 million spent. COMMUNITY BASED HOUSING: YWCA PROVIDES SEVERAL COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH HOUSING IN THE DANE COUNTY COMMUNITY. THESE INCLUDE THE RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM WHICH IS A SIX-MONTH PROGRAM PROVIDING FAMILIES WITH RENT ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, FAMILY HOUSING STABILITY, A SHELTER DIVERSION PROGRAM, AND STEPS TO STABILITY, A TENANT-EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOUSING INSTABILITY.IN 2024, 820 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED THROUGH THE COMMUNITY BASED HOUSING PROGRAM.

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 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 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 February 1945.

    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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