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Young Womens Christian Association-Knoxville YWCA

EIN 62-0475701 · Knoxville, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong91 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DIGNITY FOR ALL.

Income
$7.7 million
Spending
$6.1 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 48%
Employees
43
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$100,254, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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, 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. $3.6 million spent. KEYS OF HOPE WOMEN'S PROGRAM ASSISTS WOMEN IN ACHIEVING PERMANENT, INDEPENDENT LIVING SITUATIONS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM TO ADULT WOMEN THAT INCLUDES A SAFE PLACE TO LIVE FOR A MAXIMUM OF TWO YEARS. KEYS OF HOPE SERVES WOMEN IN KNOXVILLE WHO ARE HOMELESS, AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AND WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY EXPERIENCED HOMELESSNESS DUE TO FINANCIAL INSTABILITY, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, MENTAL ILLNESS, DISABILITY, ADDICTION, PREVIOUS INCARCERATION AND OTHER LIFE-LONG OBSTACLES.
  2. $983,957 spent. VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM IS A COMMUNITY-BASED NON-SHELTER PROGRAM THAT ASSISTS VICTIMS WITH ORDERS OF PROTECTION, ACCOMPANIES VICTIMS TO COURT, CONDUCTS DANBER ASSESSMENTS, DEVELOPS SAFETY PLANS, LEADS SUPPORT GROUPS AND PROVIDES REFERRALS TO OTHER LOCAL SERVICES AS NEEDED. SERVICES ARE ACCESSIBLE IN BOTH CRIMINAL AND CIVIL COURTS AND OFFERED BY BILINGUAL/BICULTURAL ADVOCATES WHO SPEAK SPANISH, ENGLISH, ARABIC AND FRENCH.
  3. $397,684 spent. PHYLLIS WHEATLEY CENTER PROVIDES YOUTH WITH THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES AND TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND THROUGH THE AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAM AND SUMMER KIDS IN PLAY PROGRAM. PHYLLIS WHEATLEY CENTER HAS BEEN A TRUSTED COMMUNITY CENTER SERVING EAST KNOXVILLE SINCE 1920.
  4. $882,205 spent. SOCIAL SERVICES ARE GEARED TOWARD WORKING WITH LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO MEET BASIC AND EMERGENCY NEEDS WHILE FOCUSING ON EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER GOALS. PROGRAM STAFF PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED AND RESEARCH- FOCUSED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN SIX COUNTIES, FOCUSING ON REDUCING DEPENDENCY ON GOVERNMENT BENEFITS AND INCREASING HOUSEHOLD WEALTH.
  5. SOCIAL SERVICES ARE GEARED TOWARD WORKING WITH LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO MEET BASIC AND EMERGENCY NEEDS WHILE FOCUSING ON EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER GOALS. PROGRAM STAFF PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED AND RESEARCH- FOCUSED SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN SIX COUNTIES, FOCUSING ON REDUCING DEPENDENCY ON GOVERNMENT BENEFITS AND INCREASING HOUSEHOLD WEALTH.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 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 October 21, 2026.

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