YWCA OF GREATER CINCINNATI Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

YWCA OF GREATER CINCINNATI

EIN 31-0537518 · Human Services (P27Z)

What they do

Since 1858, YWCA Has Been A Leader On Womens Issues, Intentionally Working Together Across Economic, Generational, Ethnic and Racial Differences. Our Mission is As Relevant Today As Ever. As We Continue to Boldly Build A Better Community, We Stay Strongly Committed to Our Mission to Eliminate Racism, Empower Women and Promote Peace, Justice, Freedom and Dignity for All People.Our Work is Based On Three Primary Pillars: Safety, Racial Justice & Inclusion and Empowerment & Economic Advancement.

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Of every $100 spent, about $68.90 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 leaders30 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

63.07%of revenue went to mission work68.9% of expenses · Program services

5.25%of revenue went to fundraising5.7% of expenses

$91.59spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

23.27%of revenue went to management and office costs25.4% of expenses

$2.05in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

93.1%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $213,192 for RICKELL HOWARD-SMITH (PRESIDENT/CEO). 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$10,438,933

Mission workProgram services$6,584,11863.07% of revenue68.9% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$2,428,93323.27% of revenue25.4% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$547,9045.25% of revenue5.7% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$877,9788.41% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$9,560,95591.59% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

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: 68.9% mission · 25.4% management · 5.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 91.59% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 67.1% mission · 26.5% management · 6.4% fundraisingTotal expenses: 86.10% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 71.8% mission · 21.0% management · 7.1% fundraisingTotal expenses: 159.47% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 76.7% mission · 15.5% management · 7.7% fundraisingTotal expenses: 109.35% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 83.9% mission · 9.8% management · 6.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 61.41% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 86.4% mission · 9.2% management · 4.5% fundraisingTotal expenses: 84.12% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 88.6% mission · 7.6% management · 3.8% fundraisingTotal expenses: 129.66% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 91.3% mission · 5.6% management · 3.2% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.80% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$10,438,933

Expenses$9,560,955

Annual surplus $877,978 Revenue was higher than expenses 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)$6,584,118 · 68.9% of expenses

Management and office costs$2,428,933 · 25.4% of expenses

Fundraising$547,904 · 5.7% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$10,438,933

Expenses$9,560,955

Assets$19,562,502

Income$12,965,658

Contributions$9,723,046

Mission work (program services)$6,584,118

Fundraising$547,904

Management and general$2,428,933

Stocks and bonds$7,640,092

Investing fees$34,932

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

RICKELL HOWARD-SMITHPRESIDENT/CEO · 38 hrs/week $213,192

RENE CHEATHAMCHIEF FINANCE OFFICER · 38 hrs/week $138,745Base $137,641 · Other $1,104

KATHERINE STEINERCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER · 38 hrs/week $130,846

JUWANA GLOVERCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER · 38 hrs/week $123,139Base $117,618 · Other $5,521

ALEXANDER KUHNSCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER · 38 hrs/week $121,696

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 (30)

RICKELL HOWARD-SMITHPRESIDENT/CEO

RENE CHEATHAMCHIEF FINANCE OFFICER

KATHERINE STEINERCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

JUWANA GLOVERCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER

ALEXANDER KUHNSCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

MEGAN HUBEBOARD MEMBER

STEVE KENATCHAIR FACILITIES

SOPHIE LAKECHAIR PROGRAM EVALUATION

SHERI HARPER EXIT - 102024BOARD MEMBER

SHARON SPIEGELCHAIR ADVOCACY

SARAH HAINESTREASURER

AARON PARKERBOARD MEMBER

RHONDA WHITAKER HURTTBOARD MEMBER

ANITRA MARSHBOARD MEMBER

REBECA ARBONABOARD MEMBER

PAM WEBERBOARD MEMBER

PAARAS PARKERCHAIR GOVERNANCE & SECRETARY

MICHELE HAWKINSBOARD MEMBER

CARMEN GAINESBOARD MEMBER

ANNE MULDERCHAIRWOMAN

BRANDI ELLIOTTBOARD MEMBER

JULIE COURTNEYBOARD MEMBER

JAMILA WATSONVICE CHAIR

JACKIE REAUBOARD MEMBER

HEATHER KESNERBOARD MEMBER

DIANE JORDANPAST BOARD CHAIR

DEEPIKA ANDAVARAPUBOARD MEMBER

DAVE PALMCHAIR DEVELOPMENT

CRAIG YOUNGBOARD MEMBER

CAROLYN MICHELIBOARD MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1936
Location: 898 WALNUT STREET, CINCINNATI, OH 45202-2000
County: Hamilton
In care of: Rickell Howard Smith
Primary officer: Rickell Howard Smith, President/CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@ywca.org Phone(513) 241-7090

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: BARNES DENNIG & CO LTD
NTEE classification: Human Services (P27Z)