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YWCA of Clinton Iowa

EIN 42-0716335 · Clinton, IA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceGood75 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
$5.7 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
11.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 68%
Employees
125
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$79,413, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 52% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 125% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 September 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 (3)
  1. $1.1 million spent. CHILD CARE: THE CHILDREN'S CENTER PROVIDED CARE AND/OR PRESCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS-12 YEARS. A LARGE PERCENT OF FAMILIES RECEIVED FINANACIAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP MEET THEIR CHILDCARE EXPENSES. THE ORGANIZATION WAS A PARTICIPANT IN THE STATE OF IOWA VOLUNTARY FOUR YEAR OLD PRESCHOOL PROGRAM.
  2. $480,680 spent. PHYSICAL PROGRAMS: INCLUDES THE PHYSICAL FITNESS & EDUCATION PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION, SUCH AS SWIMMING CLASSES AND FITNESS CLASSES. SOME MEMBERSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO CHILDREN AND INDIVIDUALS ON A SLIDING SCALE BASIS DETERMINED BY NEED.
  3. $480,074 spent. EMPOWERMENT CENTER: THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICE AND SUPPORT TO THOSE EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RAPID REHOUSING, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, EMERGENCY SHELTER AND OTHER PROGRAMS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 July 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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