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Young Womens Christian Association of La Crosse

EIN 39-0810543 · La Crosse, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 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
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 47%
Employees
71
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$69,231, executive director

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: 56 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 37% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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, 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 (4)
  1. $808,905 spent. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING:YHDP - THE YOUTH HOMELESS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, SUPPORT, AND NAVIGATION ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE COMPLEX HOUSING SYSTEM TO 18-24 YEAR OLD YOUNG ADULTS. YAB - YWCA LA CROSSE HAS A SYSTEM NAVIGATOR, WHO WORKS WITH THE COULEE YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD (YAB). ACROSS THE STATE OF WISCONSIN LOCATION YABS MEET TO CENTER YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT VOICES IN THE WORK TO END YOUTH HOMELESSNESS. YAB MEMBERS ARE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 14-24 YEARS OLD. OPHELIA HOUSE - A COLLABORATION BETWEEN YWCA LA CROSSE, JUSTICE SUPPORT SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. OPHELIA HOUSE OFFERS GENDER-SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO PROVIDE WRAPAROUND SERVICES FOR THE WOMEN PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM. SERVICES MAY INCLUDE HOUSING ASSISTANCE, GROUP OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS THINKING FOR A CHANGE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES AND SUPPORT, EDUCATIONAL GROUPS, EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES. RESIDENTS WORK ON INCREASING SELF-SUFFICIENCY, RECONCILIATION, SOBER LIVING, AND HEALING.
  2. $621,190 spent. CHILD CENTER:THE YWCA CHILD CENTER IS A YEAR-ROUND, FULL-SERVICE CHILD CARE PROGRAM THAT ALSO SERVES AS A 5-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN SITE FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LA CROSSE. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES A LAB SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT FOR WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE'S EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM. THE YWCA CHILD CENTER IS ONE OF ONLY THREE IN LA CROSSE COUNTY YOUNGSTAR FIVE-STAR RATED CHILD CARE AGENCIES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SERVING INFANTS FROM SIX WEEKS OLD.
  3. $209,762 spent. REACH:ALL PROGRAMS FOCUS ON DIFFERENT POPULATIONS AND OUTCOMES AND WORK TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
  4. $156,359 spent. JUSTICE CIRCLES:YWCA LA CROSSE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH LINCOLN AND LOGAN MIDDLE SCHOOLS FOCUSES ON SING AN ALTERNATIVE DISCIPLINE MODEL TO KEEP STUDENTS IN SCHOOL AND OUT OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM BY TRAINING STUDENTS TO FACILITATE RESTORATIVE CIRCLES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 1956.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Crossroads Young Mens Christian Association Inc (Crown Point, IN), EIN 35-1369437. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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