THE YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF CARLISLE PA Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

THE YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF CARLISLE PA

EIN 23-1429866 · Human Services (P27Z)

What they do

THE YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION of CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA is DEDICATED to ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN and GIRLS and PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM and DIGNITY for ALL. YWCAS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE DISTINGUISHED BY PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON THESE MISSION PILLARS. LAST YEAR, THE AGENCY PROVIDED MISSION-FOCUSED PROGRAMS and SERVICES to 10,126 MEN, WOMEN, and CHILDREN WITH THE HELP of 130 VOLUNTEERS. THE AGENCYS ADVOCACY COMMITTEES EFFORTS to PROMOTE AWARENESS and UNDERSTANDING of ELIMINATING RACISM and EMPOWERING WOMEN ISSUES RESULT IN EARNED MEDIA, DISPLAYS and PROMOTION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, COLLABORATION WITH PARTNERS SUCH AS THE LOCAL LIBRARY and NEARBY COLLEGES, PUSHING VOTER REGISTRATION to RESIDENTS, FACILITY LOBBY EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS and MUCH MORE CENTERED AROUND THESE TWO MISSION THEMES.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $84.00 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders13 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

85.12%of revenue went to mission work84.0% of expenses · Program services

5.57%of revenue went to fundraising5.5% of expenses

$101.30spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

10.11%of revenue went to management and office costs10.0% of expenses

$4.54in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

73.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $15,520 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $79,471 for DENISE YOUNG (EXECUTIVE DI). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$1,195,229

Mission workProgram services$1,017,32385.12% of revenue84.0% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$120,84310.11% of revenue10.0% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$66,6065.57% of revenue5.5% of expenses

Total expenses$1,210,749101.30% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 84.0% mission · 10.0% management · 5.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.30% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 83.7% mission · 9.2% management · 7.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 102.52% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 84.2% mission · 9.3% management · 6.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 95.57% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 84.7% mission · 9.7% management · 5.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 68.56% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 72.2% mission · 19.9% management · 7.9% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.97% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 74.6% mission · 19.0% management · 6.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.92% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 70.4% mission · 21.9% management · 7.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.94% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 74.3% mission · 16.6% management · 9.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.11% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,195,229

Expenses$1,210,749

Annual shortfall $15,520 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$1,017,323 · 84.0% of expenses

Management and office costs$120,843 · 10.0% of expenses

Fundraising$66,606 · 5.5% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$1,195,229

Expenses$1,210,749

Assets$5,496,026

Income$1,524,077

Contributions$872,513

Mission work (program services)$1,017,323

Fundraising$66,606

Grants given$25,000

Average grant$25,000

Management and general$120,843

Stocks and bonds$941,160

Accounting fees$18,981

Investing fees$7,366

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

DENISE YOUNGEXECUTIVE DI · 40 hrs/week $79,471Base $73,883 · Other $5,588

SHERRI MILLERBUSINESS MAN · 40 hrs/week $58,660Base $54,533 · Other $4,127

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (13)

DENISE YOUNGEXECUTIVE DI

SHERRI MILLERBUSINESS MAN

BETH MCKINLEYBOARD MEMBER

BRYAN BARTOSIK-VELEZBOARD MEMBER

DAVID MILLERBOARD MEMBER

DAWN SPAHRBOARD MEMBER

EMILY KELAHANCHAIR

HEATHER CHAMPIONBOARD MEMBER

JENNIFER CRUVERKIBITREASURER

JENNIFER GOETZSECRETARY

JENNIFER SMITHVICE CHAIR

LARENDA TWIGGBOARD MEMBER

LAUREN REOSENBAUMIMMEDIATE PA

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1975
Location: 301 G ST, CARLISLE, PA 17013-1389
County: Cumberland
In care of: DENISE YOUNG
Primary officer: DENISE YOUNG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(717) 243-3818

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: SMITH ELLIOTT KEARNS & COMPANY LLC
NTEE classification: Human Services (P27Z)
Grant-giving organization: Yes