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Young Womens Christian Association of Greater Los Angeles California

EIN 95-1652919 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak34 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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

Income
$16.3 million
Spending
$17.2 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
-6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
160
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$353,042, ceo

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

Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 4% 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

    5 of 20

    It owes 66% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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 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. $9.5 million spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION THROUGH CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES:SERVING MAINLY LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH PARENTS WHO ARE WORKING OR ATTENDING SCHOOL, THIS FREE PROGRAM, FOR QUALIFIED PARENTS, BENEFITS BOTH THE CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS BY PROVIDING SAFE, DEVELOPMENTALLY-ORIENTED CHILDCARE AND PARENTING EDUCATION. THE OVERALL GOAL FOR THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR THE YWCA GREATER LOS ANGELES IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, NURTURING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH CHILDREN CAN FLOURISH WHILE ENABLING THEIR FAMILIES TO INCREASE THEIR CAPACITY TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE, CULTURALLY DIVERSE PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS ALL PHASES OF A CHILD'S GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT-SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE, AND PHYSICAL. FAMILIES ARE INVOLVED IN ALL PHASES OF THEIR CHILD'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRESS THROUGH PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION, AND EVALUATION. OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD KNOWLEDGE ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL CHILDREN THROUGH CONCRETE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES. A STRONG EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON A CHILD'S LEARNING TO THINK CRITICALLY, WORK COOPERATIVELY, AND PROBLEM SOLVE.
  2. $2.1 million spent. SENIOR ENGAGEMENT & WELLNESS SERVICES:TO HELP DRIVE CREATIVE NEW WAYS TO KEEP SENIORS PRODUCTIVE AND CONNECTED TO THEIR COMMUNITIES, YWCA GLA LAUNCHED THE SENIOR ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM TO EXPLORE AND SUPPORT INNOVATIVE NEW COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO HELP SENIORS LIVE, LEARN AND THRIVE. YWCA GLA IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING OLDER ADULTS WITH THE MAXIMUM TOOLS AND EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS TO DECREASE ISOLATION AND INCREASE SOCIALIZATION. YWCA GLA'S COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMMING PROMOTES HEALTHY AND HOLISTIC AGING, PROLONGS INDEPENDENCE, AND ENHANCES THE DIGNITY AND OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OLDER ADULTS. THE SENIOR WELLNESS PROGRAM OFFERS A VARIETY OF HEALTH BENEFITS AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATION RESOURCES FOR SENIORS IN ALL DEMOGRAPHICS. GUIDING BEHAVIORS, HABITS AND LIFESTYLE ENHANCES QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MANY SENIORS, AND OFFERS IDEAS AND TIPS ON HOW TO LIVE LONGER, HEALTHIER LIVES. THE FOCUS OF SENIOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS IS TO EDUCATE ADULTS, ESPECIALLY SENIORS, ON HOW BEST TO MANAGE THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITY LEVELS FOR OPTIMAL FUNCTION AND PERFORMANCE.
  3. $2.0 million spent. SURVIVOR EMPOWERMENT SERVICES:THE YWCA GREATER LOS ANGELES CREATES SAFE SPACES TO LIVE, LEARN AND GROW FOR VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS FROM SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS, THE YWCA GLA HAS PROVIDED NON-JUDGMENTAL SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO VICTIMS/SURVIVORS, AGES 12 YEARS AND UP, WHO ARE HEALING FROM SEXUAL VIOLENCE. AS THE LARGEST ORGANIZATION ADDRESSING SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY, THE PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED IN RESPONSE TO SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. AS A CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTIC COMPETENT SERVICE PROVIDER, THE YWCA GLA ADDRESSES THE NEEDS AFFECTING YOUTH, LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND PERSONS OF COLOR. CERTIFIED SEXUAL ASSAULT COUNSELORS RESPOND 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK VIA A RAPE CRISIS HOTLINE, TO POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND HOSPITALS, AND THROUGH THREE RAPE CRISIS CENTERS. COMPREHENSIVE AND CONFIDENTIAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO VICTIMS OF RAPE AND OTHER SEXUAL ASSAULTS, AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS.

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 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 June 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 February 1940.

    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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