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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: November 2024 Expires: October 2026

YWCA of Northwest Ohio

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(419) 241-3235
1018 Jefferson Avenue
Toledo, OH, 43604
http://ywcanwo.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

YWCA of Northwest Ohio meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all."

Year, State Incorporated:
1891, OH

YWCA of Northwest Ohio provides educational programming, community outreach, and advocacy in support of marginalized individuals and families. Through workshops, mentorship, and open discussions, the organization reports creating positive change in communities and working to challenge structural barriers to equity. YWCA of Northwest Ohio reports being the city’s only emergency shelter for escaping domestic and intimate partner violence. The organization also offers rape crisis services, breast cancer education, teen pregnancy prevention, and racial justice awareness and education programs.

For the year ended June 30, 2023, YWCA of Northwest Ohio's program expenses were:

Childcare resource and referral $5,018,612
Domestic violence shelter $1,010,304
Youth development $751,802
Rape crisis center $238,142
Health and Fitness and Encore Plus $192,500
Social justice $93,970
Total Program Expenses $7,305,330

Chief Executive
Lisa McDuffie, President and Chief Executive Officer

Compensation*
$184,704

Chair of the Board
Amy Hoffman

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Customer Service Manager, Palmer Energy

Board Size
19

Paid Staff Size
80

*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Radio, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Television

Fundraising costs were 3% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $8,087,922, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on YWCA of Northwest Ohio's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.

Source of Funds
Government grants $6,212,406
Contributions $1,228,631
Program service fees $327,383
Investment income, net $299,961
Change in beneficial interest in perpetual trusts $279,356
Special events $204,764
Distributions from perpetual trusts $203,376
Foundation and trusts contributions $178,989
United Way $161,381
Nongovernmental grants $101,751
Other $41,611
Rental income $10,800
Total Income $9,250,409

Programs: 94% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 3%

Total Income $9,250,409
Total expenses: $7,758,697
  Program expenses $7,305,330
  Fundraising expenses $212,212
  Administrative expenses $241,155
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $1,491,712
Beginning Net Assets $16,569,460
Other Changes In Net Assets $-338,587
Ending Net Assets $17,722,585
Total Liabilities $1,270,707
Total Assets $18,993,292

Note: In the financial summary above, “other changes in net assets” refers to rental activity (-$305,820) and TREIC activity (-$32,767).

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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance