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Young Womens Christian Association of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County

EIN 56-0564345 · Winston Salem, NC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak37 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YWCA IS A WOMEN'S MEMBERSHIP MOVEMENT NOURISHED BY ITS ROOTS IN THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND SUSTAINED BY THE RICHNESS OF MANY BELIEFS AND VALUES STRENGTHENED BY DIVERSITY. THE ASSOCIATION DRAWS TOGETHER MEMBERS WHO STRIVE TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN'S GROWTH, LEADERSHIP AND POWER TO ATTAIN A COMMON VISION: THE YWCA IS DEDICATED TO THE ELIMINATION OF RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, DIGNITY AND FREEDOM FOR ALL. THE ASSOCIATION WILL THRUST ITS COLLECTIVE POWER TOWARDS THE ELIMINATION OF RACISM WHEREVER IT EXISTS AND BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 52%
Employees
78
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$132,594, executive di

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

Financial health

Weak: 37 out of 100. Higher than 6% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 57% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 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 (5)
  1. $718,684 spent. HEALTH, FITNESS, AND YOUTH SPORTS: INVOLVES INSTRUCTION IN PHYSICAL FITNESS, NAUTILUS, AQUATICS, AEROBIC EXERCISE, AND VARIOUS ACTIVITIES.
  2. $533,897 spent. BEST CHOICE CENTER: AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN IN GRADES K-5. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE HOMEWORK SUPERVISION, GROUP GAMES, AND ART/CRAFT PROJECTS.
  3. $257,663 spent. SAFE & HEALTHY LIVING: ENCOMPASSES SEMINARS AND CLASSES ON ISSUES AFFECTING THE FAMILY AND MINORITIES, AS WELL AS SUPPORT GROUPS FOR FORMERLY INCARCERATED WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  4. $137,579 spent. YOUTH INTERVENTION SERVICES: PROGRAM TO HELP TROUBLED CHILDREN REDIRECT THEIR LIVES. IT GIVES THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM AND THE COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES TO IMPRISONING YOUTH OFFENDERS.
  5. YOUTH INTERVENTION SERVICES: PROGRAM TO HELP TROUBLED CHILDREN REDIRECT THEIR LIVES. IT GIVES THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM AND THE COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES TO IMPRISONING YOUTH OFFENDERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 September 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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