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YWCA Boulder County

EIN 84-0500276 · Boulder, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

YWCA BOULDER COUNTY IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES HUMAN SERVICES, ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. OUR MISSION IS TO PROTECT CHILDREN, EMPOWER WOMEN AND GIRLS, AND ELIMINATE RACISM.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
-1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 44%
Employees
48
Volunteers
155
Highest pay
$159,359, executive di

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: 36 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 23 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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. $1.6 million spent. PERSIMMON EARLY LEARNING PROVIDES BOTH DROP IN AND LONG-TERM CARE FOR CHILDREN FROM 8 WEEKS TO 6 YEARS OF AGE. THIS PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES IN TRANSITION AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES ON A SLIDING FEE SCALE, AS WELL AS AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE FOR BOULDER COUNTY FAMILIES THAT MAY NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE BUT STILL STRUGGLE WITH THE HIGH COST OF CHILDCARE.
  2. $131,255 spent. EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVITY - THE EDI PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF THE LATINA ACHIEVEMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM WHICH OPERATES WITHIN PARTICIPATING BOULDER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS TO SUPPORT LATINA GIRLS TO GRADUATE AND PURSUE SECONDARY EDUCATION. IT ALSO INCLUDES THE READING TO END RACISM PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES ENGAGING AND AGE-APPROPRIATE FORUMS IN WHICH TO EXPLAIN AND EXPLORE INSTITUTIONAL RACISM WITH STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH ONLINE CLASSES AND INTERACTIVE PRESENTATIONS LED BY VOLUNTEER READERS. THE THIRD PROGRAM WITHIN EDI IS OUR ANTI-RACISM TRAINING WHICH INCLUDES ONLINE COMMUNITY CLASSES AND CUSTOMIZED CORPORATE TRAINING ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSIVITY.
  3. $100,310 spent. STEM E3 IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENGAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL AGED STUDENTS OF COLOR ON CODING AND OTHER STEM ACTIVITIES. CURATED PATHWAYS AND SUPPLEMENTARY CURRICULUM IS USED FOR CODING LESSONS AND TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY RELEVANT ACTIVITIES, SPEAKERS, AND CAREER EXPLORATION BY PARTNERING WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND VOLUNTEERS.
  4. $162,130 spent. STEM E3 IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENGAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL AGED STUDENTS OF COLOR ON CODING AND OTHER STEM ACTIVITIES. CURATED PATHWAYS AND SUPPLEMENTARY CURRICULUM IS USED FOR CODING LESSONS AND TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY RELEVANT ACTIVITIES, SPEAKERS AND CAREER EXPLORATION, BY PARTNERING WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND VOLUNTEERS. THE ADVOCACY PROGRAM BUILDS AWARENESS ABOUT CRITICAL ISSUES IMPACTING WOMEN AND GIRLS. MOBILIZING THE COMMUNITIES MOST AFFECTED BY THE POLICY CHANGE NEEDED, THE YWCA IS ABLE TO STRATEGICALLY DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS WITH POLICY MAKERS AND COMMUNITY INFLUENCERS TO CREATE LONG TERM, SUSTAINABLE CHANGE. ADVOCATES FOCUS ON POLICY AND LEGISLATION FOR RACIAL JUSTICE AND THE ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY OF WOMEN AND GIRLS.
  5. STEM E3 IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENGAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL AGED STUDENTS OF COLOR ON CODING AND OTHER STEM ACTIVITIES. CURATED PATHWAYS AND SUPPLEMENTARY CURRICULUM IS USED FOR CODING LESSONS AND TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY RELEVANT ACTIVITIES, SPEAKERS AND CAREER EXPLORATION, BY PARTNERING WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES AND VOLUNTEERS. THE ADVOCACY PROGRAM BUILDS AWARENESS ABOUT CRITICAL ISSUES IMPACTING WOMEN AND GIRLS. MOBILIZING THE COMMUNITIES MOST AFFECTED BY THE POLICY CHANGE NEEDED, THE YWCA IS ABLE TO STRATEGICALLY DEVELOP RELATIONSHIPS WITH POLICY MAKERS AND COMMUNITY INFLUENCERS TO CREATE LONG TERM, SUSTAINABLE CHANGE. ADVOCATES FOCUS ON POLICY AND LEGISLATION FOR RACIAL JUSTICE AND THE ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY OF WOMEN AND GIRLS.

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 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 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 November 1961.

    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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