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YWCA of Greater Baton Rouge

EIN 72-0650993 · Baton Rouge, LA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak42 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE YWCA OF GREATER BATON ROUGE IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING RACISM; EMPOWERING WOMEN; AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL. THEY PROMOTE SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF WOMEN, GIRLS, AND PEOPLE OF COLOR ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

Income
$6.8 million
Spending
$6.7 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
-2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
87
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$205,349, ceo

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

Financial health

Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 10% 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

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% 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

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 March 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 (4)
  1. $5.0 million spent. THE YWCA EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTH SERVICES FOR PREGNANT ADOLESCENTS, CHILDREN OF ADOLESCENT PARENTS, YOUNG CHILDREN LIVING IN POVERTY AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM IS FIRST AND FOREMOST A CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT ENHANCES THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN AND PREGNANT WOMEN ON SOME FORM OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AND/OR CLASSIFIED AS HOMELESS.
  2. $121,702 spent. YWCA OF GREATER BATON ROUGE PROVIDED CASH MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND MANAGED A RELIEF PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING RENT AND/OR UTILITY DELINQUENCY AS A RESULT OF COVID-19 AND ITS NEGATIVE IMPACT ON THE LOCAL ECONOMY.
  3. $509,466 spent. THE YWCA OF GREATER BATON ROUGE PROVIDES SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE CITY OF BATON ROUGE'S EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT.
  4. $668,551 spent. The YWCA of Baton Rouge participates in a number of other grant programs including the Childcare Assistance Program, Louisiana Housing Corporation's Rehousing Grant, Recast Grant, City of Baton Rouge's Emergency Solutions Grant, and several other smaller miscellaneous programs. The expenses for all of these programs are combined below.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1968.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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