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Young Womens Christian Association of Sweetwater County

EIN 83-0231698 · Rock Springs, WY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

YWCA SWEETWATER COUNTY IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN, AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DIGNITY FOR ALL.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
1.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 61%
Employees
36
Volunteers
18
Highest pay
$61,075, executive director

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

Fair: 68 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 94 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $570,723 spent. THE YWCA EARLY CARE AND LEARNING CENTER IN ROCK SPRINGS PROVIDED QUALITY, DEPENDABLE CHILDCARE TO APPROXIMATELY 75 STUDENTS FROM BIRTH TO AGE TWELVE. THE ORIGINAL CENTER OPENED IN 1977 WITH AN ADDITION IN 2009 OF A SEPARATE INFANT AND TODDLER CENTER. YWCA IS A CURRICULUM BASED PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. STAFF COLLABORATE WITH FAMILIES TO HELP CHILDREN MEET DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES AND PREPARE TO ENTER THE SCHOOL SYSTEM. THE YWCA PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 40% OF THE FAMILIES TO MAKE THE EXPENSES OF CHILDCARE AFFORDABLE FOR ALL FAMILIES. THE SCHOOL AGE PROGRAM WORKS TO HELP PARENTS WHO NEED A SAFE PLACE FOR THEIR CHILDREN BEYOND THE SCHOOL DAY BY PROVIDING BEFORE, AFTER, FRIDAY AND SUMMER CARE.
  2. $409,995 spent. THE YWCA VICTIMS ADVOCACY CENTER PROVIDES SERVICES TO VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, AND ELDER ABUSE. THE PROGRAM HAS TWO OFFICES, ONE LOCATED IN ROCK SPRINGS AND ONE IN GREEN RIVER, ALONG WITH AN EMERGENCY SHELTER THAT PROVIDES SAFE, TEMPORARY SHELTER FOR VICTIMS IN NEED. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A TWENTY-FOUR-HOUR CRISIS LINE AND ADVOCATES THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR CLIENTS. ADVOCATES TAKE CRISIS CALLS BY PHONE OR MAY RESPOND TO THE HOSPITAL, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES OR OTHER COUNTY AGENCIES TO PROVIDE SERVICES. ADVOCATES ALSO MAY ASSIST WITH PROTECTION ORDERS, CASE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, SAFETY PLANNING, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND MORE. THE PROGRAM ASSISTED 371 INDIVIDUALS IN 2024-2025. ADVOCATES ANSWERED OVER 1,100 CRISIS CALLS, ASSISTED WITH 61 PROTECTION ORDERS, AND PROVIDED 2,229 SHELTER NIGHTS TO 81 SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN.
  3. $45,868 spent. FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT HAS BEEN A VALUABLE PROGRAM FOR YWCA OF SWEETWATER COUNTY FOR TEN YEARS. CLIENTS CAN TAKE THE CLASS INDIVIDUALLY, OR THE INSTRUCTOR CAN TEACH A GROUP CLASS. A BASIC CLASS IS APROXIMATELY THREE HOURS. EACH PARTICIPANT IS PROVIDED WITH A WORKBOOK THAT TEACHES PARTICIPANTS HOW TO BUDGET IMMEDIATELY AND PLAN FOR THE LONG TERM. IN ADDITION TO THE FINANCIAL EDUCATION ALREADY TAUGHT, YWCA STRIVE TEACHES PARTICIPANTS DIGITAL SKILLS, RESUME WRITING AND INTERVIEW SKILLS.

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 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 June 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 1977.

    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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