YWCA Lancaster
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
YWCA Lancaster is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, registered in 1942, with $9,883,259 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
110 N Lime St, Lancaster, PA, 17602 EIN 23-1352609 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$9.9M
▲ 78.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$5.5M
Net assets
$14.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for YWCA Lancaster— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating31 mo reserves · +44% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For YWCA Lancaster: 31 mo reserves · +44% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for YWCA Lancaster— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For YWCA Lancaster: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 110 N Lime St, Lancaster, PA, 17602
- City
- Lancaster
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $4.2M (FY2013) to $9.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6.3MNet assets $14.0M
Operating margin
44.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$20.3M
Total liabilities
$6.3M
Net assets
$14.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,883,259▲78.1% | $5,508,901▲5.2% | $14,041,173▲45.9% | $20,308,951▲93.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $5,548,453▲3.1% | $5,238,383▼1.9% | $9,626,935▲30.7% | $10,479,279▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $5,380,602▼7.0% | $5,338,122▲9.7% | $7,364,042▲4.6% | $9,076,514▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $5,787,838▼12.5% | $4,867,145▲21.3% | $7,038,684▲1.0% | $8,000,804▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $6,612,838▲56.6% | $4,014,054▼0.8% | $6,966,890▲75.1% | $8,304,214▲68.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $4,223,159▼9.3% | $4,047,930▼15.2% | $3,979,684▲2.9% | $4,927,433▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,656,953▲5.2% | $4,772,426▲2.2% | $3,868,475▼5.2% | $4,542,811▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $4,424,832▲1.1% | $4,668,081▲9.1% | $4,078,548▼4.0% | $4,458,916▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,378,693▲9.8% | $4,277,290▲10.8% | $4,250,414▲6.2% | $4,500,585▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,987,314▲18.6% | $3,861,895▲1.2% | $4,002,579▼2.6% | $4,391,202▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $3,363,094▼19.4% | $3,814,732▲2.0% | $4,110,673▼10.5% | $4,497,395▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $4,170,199 | $3,738,268▲2.3% | $4,593,168▲12.9% | $4,910,096▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $3,652,634 | $4,066,597▼0.8% | $4,347,098▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,653,365 | $4,098,212 | $4,451,472 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $3.4M total
28 grants to YWCA Lancaster totaling $3.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | General operating support, race against racism, women of achievement event, poetry cubed artistic project, equity grants, rise above youth summit, black art across lancaster project, and donor recommended grant from donor advised fund for career development program | 2024 | $316,798 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Events support, equity grants, leadership development, addressing food insecurity in underserved areas, art exhibits, equity profile action group, and general operating support | 2023 | $176,512 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $10,350 |
| Upmc | General support | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Equity grants, visual arts, career development program, equity profile, general operating support | 2022 | $173,148 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $10,150 |
| Upmc | Sponsorships | 2022 | $8,500 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Designated for general operating support, baldwin leadership program, equity profile of lancaster county, provide educational opportunities, historic preservation | 2021 | $99,642 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2021 | $17,400 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $6,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $2,000,350 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Designated grants for general operating support. | 2020 | $81,967 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Lancaster County Community Foundation | Designated grants for general operating support. | 2019 | $42,866 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is YWCA Lancaster a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. YWCA Lancaster is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-1352609, based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is YWCA Lancaster's EIN?
- YWCA Lancaster's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-1352609.
- How much revenue does YWCA Lancaster report?
- YWCA Lancaster reported $9,883,259 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does YWCA Lancaster have?
- CharityIndex grades YWCA Lancaster B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for YWCA Lancaster (EIN 23-1352609) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.