YWCA Syracuse & Onondaga County
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
YWCA Syracuse & Onondaga County is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Syracuse, New York, registered in 1942, with $1,306,214 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
401 Douglas St, Syracuse, NY, 13203 EIN 15-0532277 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.3M
▼ 3.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$2.4M
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
—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 Syracuse & Onondaga County— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating21 mo reserves · -5% 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 Syracuse & Onondaga County: 21 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ 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 Syracuse & Onondaga County— 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 Syracuse & Onondaga County: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.1M (FY2013) to $1.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $185KNet assets $2.4M
Operating margin
-4.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.6M
Total liabilities
$185K
Net assets
$2.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,306,214▼3.8% | $1,366,775▼10.8% | $2,366,476▲2.1% | $2,551,528▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,357,918▲8.4% | $1,531,856▼1.8% | $2,318,074▲1.6% | $2,581,891▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,252,335▲2.1% | $1,559,649▲21.3% | $2,281,545▼22.9% | $2,575,727▼15.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,227,005▼44.2% | $1,286,178▲16.7% | $2,958,538▲2.5% | $3,044,840▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,197,523▲90.4% | $1,102,021▲10.0% | $2,885,848▲65.7% | $2,969,050▲59.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,154,052▲8.6% | $1,001,486▼4.7% | $1,741,136▲23.0% | $1,857,974▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,062,724▲0.7% | $1,050,858 | $1,415,313▲4.7% | $1,606,567▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,055,521▼12.0% | $1,050,898▼8.1% | $1,352,353▲10.9% | $1,518,533▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,199,974▲4.5% | $1,143,227▲3.4% | $1,219,062▲8.0% | $1,361,873▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,148,735▼0.7% | $1,106,137▲3.2% | $1,128,258▼7.0% | $1,227,272▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,156,458▲2.5% | $1,072,136▼11.3% | $1,213,593▲4.0% | $1,310,429▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,127,822 | $1,208,822▼9.6% | $1,167,308▲1.0% | $1,321,269▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,336,898▲3.3% | $1,156,243▲21.6% | $1,292,301▲28.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,294,123 | $951,073 | $1,007,879 | 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 · $1.1M total
5 grants to YWCA Syracuse & Onondaga County totaling $1.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $1,000,000 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2020 | $25,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2019 | $5,760 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is YWCA Syracuse & Onondaga County a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. YWCA Syracuse & Onondaga County is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 15-0532277, based in Syracuse, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is YWCA Syracuse & Onondaga County's EIN?
- YWCA Syracuse & Onondaga County's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 15-0532277.
- How much revenue does YWCA Syracuse & Onondaga County report?
- YWCA Syracuse & Onondaga County reported $1,306,214 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does YWCA Syracuse & Onondaga County have?
- CharityIndex grades YWCA Syracuse & Onondaga County B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for YWCA Syracuse & Onondaga County (EIN 15-0532277) 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.