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Young Womens Christian Association El Paso Del Norte Region

EIN 74-1109650 · El Paso, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WORK OF THE AGENCY TIES TO ITS MISSION THAT STATES, "THE YWCA EL PASO DEL NORTE REGION IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DIGNITY FOR ALL." A MAJORITY OF YWCA'S SERVICES FOCUS ON THE WELL-BEING OF FAMILIES, WOMEN AND CHILDREN, ADDRESSING AREAS OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, AFTERSCHOOL AND TEEN PROGRAMS, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SENIORS AND HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS. YWCA IS ONE OF THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS & THEIR CHILDREN, AND FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL AND FAMILY VIOLENCE IN THE REGION. YWCA IS ALSO THE LARGEST PROVIDER OF LICENSED, HIGH-QUALITY AFTERSCHOOL STEAM BASED PROGRAMS. YWCA EL PASO ALSO MANAGES THE CONTRACT WITH WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS BORDERPLEX (WSB), THE CHILD CARE SERVICES (CCS) DIVISION TO ASSIST PARENTS IN OBTAINING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDCARE SO THAT PARENTS MIGHT BETTER BE ABLE TO ENTER THE WORK FORCE, GAIN EDUCATION AND IMPROVE THE STANDARD OF THEIR LIVES. YWC

Income
$48.8 million
Spending
$50.2 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 88%
Employees
599
Volunteers
227
Highest pay
$207,633, ceo

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

Financial health

Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    26 of 26 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 August 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. $38.9 million spent. CHILD CARE SERVICES: THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS BORDERPLEX THE YWCA MANAGES CHILD CARE SERVICES BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO QUALIFYING FAMILIES WHO ARE WORKING AND/OR PURSUING AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM. AN AVERAGE OF 8,393 CHILDREN ARE SUPPORTED DAILY.
  2. $4.6 million spent. PRE-SCHOOL ACADEMIES FOR EARLY LEARNING: THE YWCA PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY CHILD CARE SERVICES IN 7 CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF EL PASO TO 428 CHILDREN, WHERE THE CHILDREN'S COGNITIVE, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL NEEDS ARE ADDRESSED. THE YWCA CHILDCARE CENTERS OFFER BALANCED, NUTRITIOUS, COOKED MEALS AND CONVENIENT HOURS FOR WORKING FAMILIES. AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMPS: THE YWCA ALSO OFFERS AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM TO 2,123 CHILDREN IN OVER 42 SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. CHILDREN WORK ON THEIR HOMEWORK, RECEIVE TUTORING, ENGAGE IN PROJECT BASED STEAM (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ARTS AND MATH) ACTIVITIES, LITERACY DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS HEALTH, WELLNESS AND NUTRITIONAL GUIDANCE. THEY ENJOY HEALTHY SNACKS, GAMES, AND ARTS ALL WHILE HAVING FUN. OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING IS PROVIDED AND HELPS TO PROMOTE LIFELONG SKILLS FOR HEALTHY LIVING. THE SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM IS FUN AND EDUCATIONAL. YWCA SUMMER CAMPS AIM TO PREVENT THE SUMMER SLIDE BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN TO HAVE FUN, EDUCATIONAL AND PRODUCTIVE SUMMERS. CAMPERS PARTICIPATE IN A STEAM PROJECT-BASED CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO COMPLEMENT WHAT THEY LEARNED IN SCHOOL AND PREPARE THEM FOR THE COMING YEAR AS WELL AS SOCIAL JUSTICE FOCUSED PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO TEACH CAMPERS ABOUT DIFFERENT COMMUNITIES THROUGH ART, MUSIC, FOOD AND CUSTOMS. THIS PROGRAMING IS DESIGNED TO CREATE A MORE ENGAGED GLOBAL CITIZEN. THROUGHOUT OUR SUMMER CAMPS, STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN MATH GAMES, SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PROJECTS, PLAYTIME, CREATIVE PROJECT, HEALTHY LIVING RELATED ACTIVITIES AND MORE. SUMMER CAMP ALSO PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS. OUR QUALITY STAFF ARE ALL CPR CERTIFIED AND FIRST AID CERTIFIED AND TRAINED IN SAFETY, SUPERVISION, DECISION MAKING AND PROBLEM- SOLVING. TOTAL SUMMER CAMP PARTICIPANTS IS 125.
  3. $1.3 million spent. HEALTH AND WELLNESS: THE YWCA PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS HEALTHIER LIFESTYLES IN THE EL PASO DEL NORTE REGION BY OFFERING A VARIETY OF FITNESS AND AQUATICS PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES IN 4 LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY. TOTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS IS 9,347.
  4. $1.1 million spent. TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER
  5. $252,936 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 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 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 August 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 July 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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