Nonprofit · EIN 56-0547476
YWCA OF ASHEVILLE AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC
Tax-exempt · ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $4,615,649 | $3,236,200 | $1,379,449 | $6,293,153 | $782,158 | $5,510,995 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,843,603 | $3,944,362 | -$100,759 | $5,115,291 | $1,024,686 | $4,090,605 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $3,167,600 | $4,328,455 | -$1,160,855 | $4,686,386 | $540,795 | $4,145,591 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,834,643
- of which government grants
- $472,105
- Program service revenue
- $1,495,221
- Investment income
- $180,180
- Net rental income
- $11,075
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$7,032
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$20,073
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $333
- Other revenue
- $105,605
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,410
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $180,251
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,567,274
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,123,141
- Professional fundraising fees
- $6,550
- Legal fees
- $5,173
- Accounting fees
- $67,160
- Occupancy
- $292,892
- Travel
- $3,242
- Depreciation
- $146,794
- Program services (functional)
- $2,648,275
- Management and general (functional)
- $363,660
- Fundraising (functional)
- $224,265
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,115,291
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,293,153
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $782,158
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,510,995
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,714,147
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,238,512
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,272,483
- Gross receipts
- $4,651,351
- Employees
- 82
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1907
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Sierra | CEO / Executive Director Officer | 50 | $85,940 | $15,227 |
| Roberto Sacasa | CFOO (through March 2025) Officer | 50 | $75,454 | $7,507 |
| Amparo Penny | President/Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tiffany Armstrong | President/Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Becker | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Kalla Hughley | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashley Cox | Sustainability Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lauren White Gibson | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Rothenhoefer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Lyons Tracy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Cush | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Sherman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tiffany Iheanacho | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Aisha Adams | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Balcken | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Sierra | CEO / Executive Director Officer | 50 | $92,339 | $16,464 |
| Roberto Sacasa | CFOO Officer | 50 | $35,427 | $2,757 |
| Amparo Penny | President/Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tiffany Armstrong | President/Co-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Becker | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Kalla Hughley | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashley Cox | Sustainability Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Lauren White Gibson | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Rothenhoefer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Lyons Tracy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Cush | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Sherman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tiffany Iheanacho | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Aisha Adams | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Balcken | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Matthiessn-Kepple | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Sierra | CEO / Executive Director Officer | 40 | $89,733 | $16,039 |
| Zakiya Bell-Rogers | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Becker | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kalla Hughley | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tiffany Armstrong | Co-Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ashley Cox | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica Rothenhoefer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Lyons Tracy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lauren White Gibson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amparo Penny | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherry Whitesides Poole | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| La'Neice Blessing | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Matthiessen Kepple | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Cush | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ximena Del Corral Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lisa Sherman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Monisha Berkowski | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joanna Knowles | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 185 S FRENCH BROAD AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28801-3954
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Diana Sierra, 185 S French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
- Signed the 990
- Diana Sierra, Chief Executive Officer
- Phone
- (828) 254-7206
- Return prepared by
- CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC
Mission
Eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Program accomplishments
- Empowerment Childcare (ECC) Program: - 144+ families served across Asheville and Buncombe County - 113 children supported, 8,010+ hours of childcare delivered to the community - 873 meals served, 1,371 snacks provided - 89% of participating families engaged in case management services Early Learning Program (ELP): - Average monthly attendance = 86 - Children enrolled each month = 82 - 90 Nutrition Department: - Meals for ELP = 41,721Expenses $2,648,275 · grants $5,410 · revenue $1,490,780
- Health and Wellness Program: - 618 members, 312 membership units - Average check-in per month = 1,558 - 1,120 classes offered, 40+ workshops or educational classes - Avg 32.25 income-based and 19.8 other discounted memberships per month Light a Path (LAP) Program: - Offers trauma informed classes for people who are incarcerated and in recovery from addiction. - Classes were held at 3 locations: Buncombe County Detention Center, Western Correctional Center for Women in Swannanoa and the First at Blue Ridge recovery program. Aquatics Program: While the pool is closed for rennovations, we have partnered with the JCC allowing YWCA members a discount to join the JCC pool.
- Racial Justice Program: - Until Justice Just Is (UJJI) Event Attendees = 25 - Educational efforts: 21 Day Racial Equity, Social Justice Challenge, Racial Justice Workshops - Workshops = 22, Participants = 385 Motherlove Program: - 100% of enrolled studends advanced to the next grade/graduated - 100% accessed prenatal care during pregnancy and received diapers/wipes at each visit - 0 participants experienced a repeated pregnancy and delivery Getting Ahead Program: - Participants who have graduated = 38, participants in case management = 62 - Participants who received emergency assistance = 29, Angel Tree/Holiday Support = 22 families served
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
- 56-0547476
- 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
- 1971
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,293,153
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,651,351
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $4,615,649 | $3,236,200 | $6,293,153 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,843,603 | $3,944,362 | $5,115,291 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $3,167,600 | $4,328,455 | $4,686,386 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,883,263 | $4,145,819 | $5,776,651 | 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 56-0547476).
Questions about YWCA OF ASHEVILLE AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC
- What is the EIN of YWCA OF ASHEVILLE AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YWCA OF ASHEVILLE AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC is 56-0547476.
- Is YWCA OF ASHEVILLE AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1971.
- Are donations to YWCA OF ASHEVILLE AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YWCA OF ASHEVILLE AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC 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 OF ASHEVILLE AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC 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 OF ASHEVILLE AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC 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 OF ASHEVILLE AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Diana Sierra.
- Who are the officers and directors of YWCA OF ASHEVILLE AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,940 (Diana Sierra, CEO / Executive Director).
- How much revenue does YWCA OF ASHEVILLE AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,615,649, expenses of $3,236,200 and total assets of $6,293,153 at year end.
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