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Young Womens Christian Association of Metropolitan St Louis Missouri

EIN 43-0653618 · Olivette, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 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
$33.9 million
Spending
$35.7 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
339
Volunteers
1,105
Highest pay
$327,816, ceo

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: 54 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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.

  • 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 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. $28.1 million spent. YWCA'S HEAD START PROVIDES DEVELOPMENTAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO INCOME ELIGIBLE PRESCHOOLERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO HELP THEM THRIVE. HEAD START OFFERS QUALITY INSTRUCTION AND EDUCATION, INCLUDING LITERACY AND MATHEMATICS, TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR SCHOOL AND FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO KINDERGARTEN. FUNDED ENROLLMENT FOR 2024 - 1,229 AND 2023 - 1,229
  2. $2.0 million spent. WOMEN'S SERVICES INCLUDE THE WOMEN'S ECONOMIC STABILITY PARTNERSHIP (WESP), RAPID REHOUSING FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR CHRONICALLY HOMELESS WOMEN, AND SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES. WOMEN'S ECONOMIC STABILITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES SINGLE WOMEN WITH SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN SUPPORT IN OBTAINING DEGREES IN NONTRADITIONAL CAREERS THAT ALLOWS THEM TO EARN A LIVING WAGE, AND SECURE EMPLOYMENT AROUND THEIR CAREER CHOICE. WOMEN RECEIVE MONTHLY HOUSING, UTILITIES, GROCERIES, AND TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT, IN ADDITION TO TUITION ASSISTANCE, ALL WITH THE SUPPORT OF A LIFE COACH AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION. THE HOUSING SERVICES ARE FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. RAPID REHOUSING FOR YWCA IS SPECIFIC TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THE PROGRAMS HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXIT HOMELESSNESS AND IMMEDIATELY RETURN TO PERMANENT HOUSING THROUGH MOVE-IN AND RENTAL ASSISTANCE. CORE PROGRAM COMPONENTS INCLUDE: HOUSING IDENTIFICATION SERVICES, TIME-LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES BASED ON INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY NEEDS. RAPID REHOUSING IS DESIGNED TO TO SERVE 72 WOMEN. OUR SEXUAL ASSAULT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES ARE COMPREHENSIVE: SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE TEAM (SART), THAT PROVIDES 24-HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN HOSPITALS AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS, 24-HOUR RAPE CRISIS LINE, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, DROP-IN CENTER FOR FAMILIES FLEEING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND SEXUAL HEALTH AND DISABILITY EDUCATION (SHADE) FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. FAMILIES WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVED SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR BOTH INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS IN THE FORM OF COUNSELING AND COMMUNITY AWARENESS THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS.
  3. $179,371 spent. COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT - THIS COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM PROVIDES SEXUAL HEALTH AND DISABILITY EDUCATION ("SHADE") FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE SHADE PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, SEX AND PROTECTIVE SKILLS RELATED TO SEXUAL ASSAULT/ABUSE. SHADE COORDINATES SERVICES PROVIDED TO VICTIMS AND SERVES AS A RESOURCE TO THE COMMUNITY ON ISSUES REGARDING AWARENESS AND SERVICE PROVISION TO PREVENT SEXUAL ASSAULT/ABUSE AMONG THIS VULNERABLE POPULATION. CHILDREN & YOUTH - INCLUDES VARIOUS PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, INCLUDING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE, SUMMER CAMP AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR AT-RISK TEENAGERS.

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 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 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 August 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 November 4, 2026.

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