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Young Womens Christian Assn of St Joseph

EIN 44-0552219 · St Joseph, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

YWCA St.Joseph is Dedicated to Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women and Promoting Peace, Justice, Freedom and Dignity for All

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 58%
Employees
79
Volunteers
305
Highest pay
$78,470, chief financial 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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

    15 of 15 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 (5)
  1. $888,329 spent. SHELTER FOR ABUSED WOMEN PROVIDED A SAFE HAVEN FOR 366 ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH 16,245 NIGHTS OF SHELTER. ANSWERED 1,867 HOTLINE CALLS TO SUPPORT THOSE IN NEED. ASSISTED 58 HOUSEHOLDS WITH VITAL FINANCIAL AID AND SERVICES FOR HOUSING AND BASIC NEEDS. ADMINISTERED 257,762 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, DEMONSTRATING OUR COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY IMPACT.
  2. $619,122 spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROVIDED THERAPY SESSIONS TO 216 INDIVIDUALS. OFFERED SUBSTANCE USE TREATMENT SERVICES TO 77 SURVIVORS. DELIVERED ADVOCACY SERVICES TO 321 SURVIVORS.
  3. $462,880 spent. SURVIVOR SUPPORT SERVICES WE PASSIONATELY SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE WITH COMPASSION AND UNDERSTANDING. SINCE 1981, OUR EMERGENCY SHELTER HAS BEEN A BEACON OF HOPE, OFFERING SAFETY AND RESOURCES FOR SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN. WITH OUR 24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE, DEDICATED PERSONAL ADVOCACY, AND SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, WE EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS ON THEIR JOURNEY TO HEALING. OUR SERVICES, INCLUDING SAFETY PLANNING, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND DRUG INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, ARE DESIGNED TO INSTILL STRENGTH AND RESILIENCE. THROUGH OUR ACQUISITION OF BLISS MANOR IN 2011 FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND OUR RECENT FUNDING IN 2024 FOR RAPID REHOUSING ASSISTANCE, WE CONTINUE TO UPLIFT THOSE IN NEED. WE ARE UNWAVERING IN OUR COMMITMENT TO INSPIRE SURVIVORS AS THEY RECLAIM THEIR LIVES AND CREATE A BRIGHTER FUTURE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
  4. Program Service Expenses 302,647, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 BLISS MANOR DELIVERED 9,900 NIGHTS OF SAFE HOUSING FOR 29 FAMILIES ESCAPING DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE, PROVIDING THEM WITH THE SHELTER AND SECURITY THEY DESPERATELY NEEDED. OFFERED 1,558 HOURS OF COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HELP THESE FAMILIES REBUILD THEIR LIVES AND REGAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE.
  5. Program Service Expenses 125,290, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 HTB/HB ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG PARENTS FACING PREGNANCY OFTEN ENCOUNTER DAUNTING CHALLENGES INVOLVING THEIR HEALTH, EDUCATION,AND PARENTING DUTIES. OUR PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING TEEN PARENTS AGED 12 TO 19 IN BUCHANAN AND ANDREW COUNTIES, RECOGNIZING THE UNIQUE HURDLES THEY FACE. HOWEVER, AMIDST THESE CHALLENGES LIES AN INVALUABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR CONNECTION AND GROWTH. BY ENGAGING IN OUR SUPPORT GROUPS AND COMMUNITYPROGRAMS, THESE YOUNG INDIVIDUALS CAN SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES, GAIN VALUABLE INSIGHTS, ANDFORM MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH FELLOW PARENTS WHO UNDERSTAND THEIR JOURNEYS. THIS STRONG SENSE OF COMMUNITY NOT ONLY PROVIDES ESSENTIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT BUT ALSO EQUIPS THEM WITH PRACTICAL TOOLS TO FOSTER RESILIENCE AND CONFIDENCE AS THEY STEP INTO THEIR ROLES AS PARENTS. TOGETHER, WE CAN EMPOWER THESE YOUNG PARENTS TO THRIVE. GRIT CENTER YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IS PASSIONATELY COMMITTED TO TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF YOUNG INDIVIDUALS BY EQUIPPING THEM WITH ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND RESOURCES FOR SUCCESS.

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 December 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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