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Trustees of the Young Womans Christian Home

EIN 53-0208365 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 369 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE, SAFE AND SEMI-TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR YOUNG WOMEN AGES 18-34 RELOCATING TO WASHINGTON, DC FOR SCHOOL OR WORK.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
8.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
17
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$140,047, 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: 67 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 369 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 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 (1)
  1. $1.4 million spent. THE YOUNG WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN HOME HAS BEEN A HAVEN TO THOUSANDS OF YOUNG WOMEN SINCE ITS CHARTER BY CONGRESS IN 1887 TO FULFILL THE NEED FOR TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR YOUNG WOMEN WHO WERE COMING ALONE TO WASHINGTON, DC, SEEKING EDUCATION OR EMPLOYMENT UNTIL THEY COULD BECOME ESTABLISHED IN THE COMMUNITY. THE HOME PROVIDES LIVING QUARTERS, HOUSEKEEPING, MAJOR MEALS, SECURITY SYSTEM, RECREATION ROOM, COMPUTER ROOM, AND COMMON LIVING AREAS FOR SOCIALIZATION. THE HOME ALSO PROVIDES MEALS FOR GUESTS OF ITS RESIDENTS. IN 2024, 415 YOUNG WOMEN WERE PROVIDED ROOM AND BOARD. THE YOUNG WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN HOME HAS HAD A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF MANY WOMEN FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD, REPRESENTING NUMEROUS CULTURES AND RELIGIONS.

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 January 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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