Young Womens Christian Association Of La Crosse

Organization Overview

Young Womens Christian Association Of La Crosse is located in La Crosse, WI. The organization was established in 1956. According to its NTEE Classification (P27) the organization is classified as: Young Mens or Womens Associations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Young Womens Christian Association Of LA Crosse employed 65 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Young Womens Christian Association Of LA Crosse is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Young Womens Christian Association Of LA Crosse generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CHILD CENTER: THE YWCA CHILD CENTER IS A YEAR-ROUND, FULL-SERVICE CHILD CARE PROGRAM THAT ALSO SERVES AS A 4-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN SITE FOR THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LA CROSSE. THE CENTER ALSO PROVIDES A LAB SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT FOR WESTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM. THE YWCA CHILD CENTER IS ONE OF ONLY THREE IN LA CROSSE COUNTY YOUNGSTAR FIVE-STAR RATED CHILD CARE AGENCIES OPEN TO THE PUBLIC SERVING INFANTS FROM SIX WEEKS OLD.


OPHELIAS HOUSE: THIS COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO KEEP NON-VIOLENT WOMEN OUT OF JAIL BY ENHANCING THEIR SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND EDUCATIONAL/WORK SKILLS. YWCA LA CROSSE COLLABORATES WITH LA CROSSE COUNTY TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE, COLLABORATIVE NETWORK OF SERVICES ADDRESSING THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF FEMALE OFFENDERS, THEREFORE INCREASING LONG-TERM SUCCESS.


RUTH HOUSE: THIS EMERGENCY SHELTER SUPPORTS HOMELESS WOMEN TRANSITIONING FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. THIS SAFE ENVIRONMENT IS DEDICATED TO RESTORING HOPE THROUGH GOAL-FOCUSED AND COMMUNAL SOBER LIVING AND LEARNING. INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT HELPS WOMEN FIND PERMANENT HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT AND THE MENTAL STAMINA TO RESIST RELAPSE AS THEY SAFELY TRANSITION INTO THE COMMUNITY.


JUSTICE CIRCLES: YWCA LA CROSSE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM IN COLLABORATION WITH LINCOLN AND LOGAN MIDDLE SCHOOLS FOCUSES ON USING AN ALTERNATIVE DISCIPLINE MODEL TO KEEP STUDENTS IN SCHOOL AND OUT OF THE JUSTICE SYSTEM BY TRAINING STUDENTS TO FACILITATE RESTORATIVE CIRCLES. CASA: CREATED IN 1977 BY A JUDGE WHO NEEDED MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE LIVES OF ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN BEFORE HE COULD MAKE IMPORTANT DECISIONS REGARDING THEIR FUTURES. HIS SOLUTION WAS TO USE TRAINED VOLUNTEERS TO TRACK THE PROGRESS OF CHILDREN IN THE COURT SYSTEM AND REPORT BACK REGULARLY TO THE JUDGE. TODAY CASA PROGRAMS ARE IN ALL 50 STATES OF THE UNITED STATES AND IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS. THE PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED LOCALLY IN 1999 IN LA CROSSE COUNTY AND HAS SINCE GROWN TO ALSO SERVE CHILDREN IN VERNON AND MONROE COUNTIES. ADVOCACY AND MENTORING: ALL PROGRAMS FOCUS ON DIFFERENT POPULATIONS AND OUTCOMES AND WORK TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lauren Journot
Executive Di
$53,898
Ellen Atterbury
Secretary
$0
Jane Benzschawel
President
$0
Rachel Messmer
Past Preside
$0
Michelle Richgels
Treasurer
$0
Lynsee Thompson
Past Preside
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$57,696
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$13,891
Related organizations$0
Government grants $811,272
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$492,963
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,375,822
Total Program Service Revenue$615,472
Investment income $571
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,996,788

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Young Womens Christian Association Of La Crosse has recieved totaling $122,907.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Great Rivers United Way Inc

Onalaska, WI

PURPOSE: RESTRICTED GRANT

$63,924
$29,916
Ywca Usa Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: CAPACITY BUILDING

$10,000
Wisconsin Humanities Council

Madison, WI

PURPOSE: GRANT IN SUPPORT OF HUMANITIES PROGRAMMING

$10,000
Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services Inc

La Crosse, WI

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS SUPPORT

$6,000
Xcel Energy Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY GRANT

$3,000
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