Nonprofit · EIN 36-2193618
YWCA EVANSTON NORTH SHORE
Tax-exempt · EVANSTON, IL 60201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,935,802 | $8,893,666 | -$1,957,864 | $33,495,015 | $3,755,421 | $29,739,594 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $7,983,645 | $8,388,625 | -$404,980 | $33,887,850 | $3,236,784 | $30,651,066 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $7,743,170 | $8,128,705 | -$385,535 | $34,759,497 | $4,080,856 | $30,678,641 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,506,275
- of which government grants
- $2,330,203
- Program service revenue
- $1,765,546
- Investment income
- $258,952
- Net rental income
- $214,891
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $150,095
- Net income from fundraising events
- $171,831
- Other revenue
- $405,029
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $192,599
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $848,762
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,726,690
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,752,274
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $38,610
- Occupancy
- $422,164
- Travel
- $27,127
- Depreciation
- $864,125
- Program services (functional)
- $6,626,457
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,525,938
- Fundraising (functional)
- $741,271
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $33,887,850
- Total assets, end of year
- $33,495,015
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,755,421
- Net assets, end of year
- $29,739,594
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $20,979,760
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $28,702,469
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,037,125
- Gross receipts
- $8,558,185
- Employees
- 133
- Volunteers
- 157
- Year formed
- 1947
- State of legal domicile
- IL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherese Ledet | PRESIDENT & CEO EFF. 03/23 Officer | 37.5 | $225,314 | $15,450 |
| Kristen White | Chief Innovation Officer Officer | 37.5 | $162,521 | $12,189 |
| LAURA MOOREHEAD | VP of Finance and operations Officer | 37.5 | $127,716 | $9,579 |
| Amanda Scott | Vice President of Development Officer | 37.5 | $130,156 | $0 |
| Erin Venable | VP of Marketing & Comm Officer | 37.5 | $118,697 | $8,902 |
| SHABNUM SANGHVI | Immediate Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PENELOPE SACHS | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Rubash | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Collette Hands | Chair Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Keri Holleb Hotaling | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Brenda Asare | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Victoria Dinges | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Karl Peters | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Timothy Russell | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Antoinette Block | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Greening | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Lynette Murphy | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Anna Nichols | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Debbie Singer | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Cindy Wilson | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Swathi Mothkur MD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kelly Terrell | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Elena Zanussi | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERESE LEDET | PRESIDENT & CEO EFF. 03/23 Officer | 37.5 | $210,000 | $0 |
| Kristen White | Chief Innovation Officer Officer | 37.5 | $141,595 | $10,620 |
| LAURA MOOREHEAD | VP of Finance and operations Officer | 37.5 | $124,552 | $9,341 |
| ERIN VENABLE | VP of Marketing & Comm Officer | 37.5 | $115,757 | $8,682 |
| Kathy Hammonds-Slaughter | Vice President of Development Officer | 37.5 | $95,475 | $7,161 |
| SHABNUM SANGHVI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PENELOPE SACHS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY RUBASH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSY GROSSMAN GELBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLETTE HANDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Keri Holleb Hotaling | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA ASARE | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KARL PETERS | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY RUSSELL | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Antoinette Block | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Greening | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynette Murphy | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Anna Nichols | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Debbie Singer | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Cindy Wilson | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Swathi Mothkur MD | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Terrell | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Elena Zanussi | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA DINGES | Secretary Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN SINGER | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN SINGER | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 37.5 | $182,883 | $13,716 |
| Kathy Hammonds-Slaughter | Vice President of Development Officer | 37.5 | $133,385 | $10,004 |
| Kristen White | Chief Innovation Officer Officer | 37.5 | $130,602 | $9,795 |
| LAURA MOOREHEAD | VP of Finance and operations Officer | 37.5 | $120,539 | $8,287 |
| ERIN VENABLE | VP of Marketing & Comm Officer | 37.5 | $112,175 | $0 |
| CHERESE LEDET | PRESIDENT & CEO EFF. 03/23 Officer | 37.5 | $58,864 | $0 |
| SHABNUM SANGHVI | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PENELOPE SACHS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY RUBASH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSY GROSSMAN GELBER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| COLLETTE HANDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Keri Holleb Hotaling | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENDA ASARE | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KARL PETERS | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY RUSSELL | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Antoinette Block | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Greening | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynette Murphy | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Anna Nichols | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Debbie Singer | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Cindy Wilson | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| VICTORIA DINGES | Secretary Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1215 CHURCH ST, EVANSTON, IL 60201-3505
- In care of
- % DEBBIE SINGER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Cherese Ledet, 1215 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201
- Signed the 990
- Cherese Ledet, President & CEO
- Phone
- (847) 864-8445
- Website
- WWW.YWCA.ORG/EVANSTON
- Return prepared by
- MILLER COOPER & CO LTD
Mission
YWCA EVANSTON/NORTH SHORE PROVIDES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDES PROVIDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND OTHER SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, THE EQUITY INSTITUTE, THE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM, AND THE AQUATICS PROGRAM TO THE NORTH SHORE AREA OF CHICAGO.
Program accomplishments
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM: YWCA EVANSTON/NORTH SHORE OPERATES THE ONLY COMPREHENSIVE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM SERVING THE ENTIRE NORTHEASTERN METROPOLITAN CHICAGO AREA. COUNSELORS AND STAFF ASSIST THOUSANDS OF WOMEN EACH YEAR IN BREAKING FREE FROM VIOLENCE IN THEIR HOMES, HEALING FROM THAT VIOLENCE, AND ACHIEVING STABILITY FREE FROM THEIR ABUSERS. SERVICES INCLUDE: A 24-HOUR CRISIS PHONE/TEXT LINE, 66-BED - 23-ROOM EMERGENCY SHELTER, 15 UNIT LONGER TERM HOUSING FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN FLEEING VIOLENCE IN THEIR HOMES, BILINGUAL COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCES PROVIDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNSELING AND SUPPORT FOR WOMEN IN THE COMMUNITY, AND A COURT-BASED LEGAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM WHICH OFFERS LEGAL INFORMATION, REFERRALS, AND HELP SECURING ORDERS OF PROTECTION. THE YWCA EVANSTON/NORTH SHORE ALSO DELIVERS COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMMING TO TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS FOCUSED ON BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND RECOGNIZING AND PREVENTING RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT EDUCATION FOR WOMEN.Expenses $3,431,041 · revenue $2,708,630
- AQUATICS PROGRAM: THE AQUATICS PROGRAM SEEKS TO TEACH ALL CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY TO BE SAFE IN THE WATER, TO ENCOURAGE YOUTH TO BECOME EMPOWERED THROUGH SWIMMING, TO PROVIDE A POSITIVE RECREATIONAL OUTLET TO ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT OF ACCEPTANCE IN WHICH COMMITMENT, INNER STRENGTH, SELF CONFIDENCE AND RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER ARE FOSTERED. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES: PARENT-TOT CLASSES TEACHING KIDS 6 MOS.-2 YEARS TO BE COMFORTABLE IN THE WATER, LEARN-TO-SWIM PROGRAM FOR YOUTH, SWIM TEAM OFFERING COMPETITIVE AND NON-COMPETITIVE TRACKS, MASTERS PROGRAM OFFERING A SWIM TEAM FOR ADULTS, AND AQUA-AEROBICS, A LOW IMPACT SWIMMING FOR ADULTS TO BUILD CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS, STRENGTH, AND FLEXIBILTY.Expenses $1,779,049 · revenue $1,279,229
- Women's Leadership and Economic Empowerment Program: The Women's Leadership and Economic Empowerment Program seeks to Empower Women through Education and Leadership, enhancing their ability to live independent, self-sufficient lives. Financial literacy educates low to moderate income women about basic money management. women leadership awards honor women from our community for their commitment to Women's empowerment and racial justice.Expenses $642,789 · revenue $243,251
- Equity InstituteExpenses $311,473 · revenue $100,361
- Retail and Consignment ShopsExpenses $462,105 · revenue $466,640
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-2193618
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1958
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $33,495,015
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,558,185
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,935,802 | $8,893,666 | $33,495,015 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $7,983,645 | $8,388,625 | $33,887,850 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $7,743,170 | $8,128,705 | $34,759,497 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $8,319,321 | $7,052,350 | $35,246,989 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 36-2193618).
Questions about YWCA EVANSTON NORTH SHORE
- What is the EIN of YWCA EVANSTON NORTH SHORE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YWCA EVANSTON NORTH SHORE is 36-2193618.
- Is YWCA EVANSTON NORTH SHORE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1958.
- Are donations to YWCA EVANSTON NORTH SHORE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YWCA EVANSTON NORTH SHORE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of YWCA EVANSTON NORTH SHORE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did YWCA EVANSTON NORTH SHORE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of YWCA EVANSTON NORTH SHORE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Cherese Ledet.
- Who are the officers and directors of YWCA EVANSTON NORTH SHORE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $225,314 (Cherese Ledet, PRESIDENT & CEO EFF. 03/23).
- How much revenue does YWCA EVANSTON NORTH SHORE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,935,802, expenses of $8,893,666 and total assets of $33,495,015 at year end.
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