irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $47KWOMEN'S HEALTH: THE YWCA IS AN ACTIVE LEADER IN BREAST HEALTH AWARENESS AND HAVE INITIATED NEW PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT WOMEN AND FAMILIES. THE PINK BOUTIQUE PROVIDES SERVICES TO WOMEN WHO HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER WITH A CERTIFIED FITTER TO ASSIST WITH PROSTHETICS, WIGS, BRAS AND MORE.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Kid's World
Licensed before- and after-school and summer enrichment program for children ages 4-12, offering homework assistance, recreational activities, and field trips at multiple school locations and the YWCA facility in Elmira.
Pink Boutique
Provides breast cancer support services including prosthetics, wigs, and bras with a certified fitter for women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Recreation and Fitness Center
Offers a gymnasium, exercise center, and heated public pool providing swim lessons, aqua exercise, therapy, and lifeguard certification programs for the community.
Summer Enrichment Program
Full-day summer program for children in grades K-6 offering educational, recreational, and enrichment activities including field trips, arts and crafts, and literacy programs.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Cancer Patient Financial and Practical Support 2 activities
- Operate the Pink Boutique program for breast cancer survivors and women in needProvides free post-operative camisoles, mastectomy bras, prostheses, wigs, swimwear, and fitting services through the Pink Boutique program, offering personalized care and support to breast cancer survivors and other women regardless of income, ethnicity, or race. Services are delivered by a certified fitter.
- Provide emergency financial assistance to breast cancer survivorsOffers emergency financial aid to breast cancer survivors through the Patient Relief Fund, helping to meet urgent needs during recovery.
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Community Fitness and Aquatics Programming 1 activity
- Operate a gymnasium and exercise center for the communityOperates a gymnasium and exercise center serving a diverse, low-income, and underserved population, offering land-based fitness programs such as senior exercise, karate, basketball, and soccer.
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Seasonal Swimming Pool Operations 1 activity
- Operate a heated public pool with aquatic programsManages a heated public pool offering swim lessons for children and adults, aqua exercise classes, rehabilitation therapy, and lifeguard certification training for local first responders and agencies.
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Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
- Operate before- and after-school programs for childrenProvides licensed childcare and enrichment services for children aged 4–12 across multiple school locations in Chemung County, including before-school care from 6:30am to 8:00/9:00am and after-school care from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, with homework assistance and daily nutritious snacks. Serves over 700 children daily.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Operate summer enrichment programs for childrenRuns a Summer Enrichment Program for children in kindergarten through sixth grade, featuring weekly supervised activities in arts, sports, literacy, field trips, scientific exploration, and special events like a week-long painting program, with child involvement in planning. Operates at multiple sites in Chemung County.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.84M
Contributions & grants$693K38%
Program service revenue$1.14M62%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$1.50M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$1.15M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.48M
Cash$1.17M
Investments$0
Liabilities$196K
Net assets$1.28M
Liquid reserves9.3 mo
6 years on record · 2018–2024 · YoY revenue +14.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRENDA CURREN | CEO (UNTIL 10/31/24) | 40 | $84K |
| KRISTINE ALLEN | CEO (BEGINNING 9/1/24) | 40 | $20K |
board members · 5
- KELLY LONG — PRESIDENT
- KIM BALOCK-MIDDAUGH — VICE PRESIDENT
- LAURA BENNETT — SECRETARY
- MEGHAN ROSE — TREASURER
- TONYA DELIGE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Chemung County Government — Largest child care provider in Chemung County, delivering youth programs and services across the region.
- Elmira City School District Partner — Partner agency served by the Latch Key Program established in 1989.
- Local First Responders and Agencies Partner — Provides lifeguard certification training to local first responders and agencies through its public pool program.
- New York State Office of Children & Family Services Government — Licensing agency for the Kids World childcare program
- The Ember Collective Partner — New partner in launching Club Evolution, a community-centered initiative focused on healing and connection.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Responsive and Adaptive Programming 597 orgsmethodology: community-responsive programmingBy continuously adapting programming to reflect the evolving needs of women and families, the organization increases relevance and impact because responsiveness to community input ensures services remain accessible and effective over time.shared approach: Community-Led Systems Change →
- Child-Led and Creative Engagement Model 351 orgsmethodology: child-led programmingBy involving children in designing program activities and using creative arts like painting, the organization promotes independence, ownership, and expression because child-driven experiences enhance engagement and developmental outcomes more than passive participation.shared approach: Arts-Based Youth Empowerment →
- Integrated Services and Structural Advocacy 24 orgsmethodology: integrated-services-and-advocacyBy combining direct services, empowerment programming, and systemic advocacy, the organization supports marginalized individuals and families—particularly women and girls of color—because addressing both immediate needs and structural barriers produces more sustainable equity outcomes.shared approach: Integrated Service and Advocacy →
- Racial Justice and Women’s Empowerment Framework 17 orgsmethodology: racial-justice-and-womens-empowermentBy centering the elimination of racism and the empowerment of women, the organization advances peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all because systemic change requires targeted action on intersecting oppressions.shared approach: Centering Marginalized Voices →
- Trauma-Informed and Culturally Responsive Programmingmethodology: trauma-informed careBy creating safe, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed environments, the organization fosters healing, connection, and growth because psychological safety and cultural recognition are foundational to engagement and personal development.