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World Young Women's Christian Association

Public charity · Grantmaker EIN: 98-6000983 Website

The purpose of the world ywca is to develop the leadership and collective power of women and girls around the world to achieve justice, peace, health, human dignity, freedom and a sustainable environment for all people. The world ywca unites and coordinates member associations in a world movement and acts on their behalf in matters for which it has authority.

Key facts about World Young Women's Christian Association

In short: World Young Women's Christian Association reported $163K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
98-6000983
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Grants paid (2024)
$162,677 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
Total assets
$9,758,335

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$9.8M

-32.9% YoY

Grants Paid (reported total)

$163K

-17.5% YoY

Revenue

$2.5M

-15.0% YoY

Net Investment Income

$-154,999

-280.4% YoY

About World Young Women's Christian Association

Based on IRS filings

World Young Women's Christian Association is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.8M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $163K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Chicago

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K$200KTotal only2020 1 grant2021 1 grant2022 Total only2023 Total only2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2022) to $198K (2020). In 2024 it reported $163K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$9,758,335$14,546,502$11,857,009
Revenue$2,503,674$2,946,885$3,142,596
Expenses$3,695,541$3,670,879$3,640,650
Net Investment Income$-154,999$85,933$28,469

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

World Young Women's Christian Association is led by Mira Rizeq, President on every filing since 2020; 6 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Mira Rizeq

    President

    On filings since 2020

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Aida Rehouma

    Director & Operations

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $121K (2020) → $152K (2024)

  • Suchi Gaur

    Director, Global Engagement & Impact

    Dr., Global Engagement & Impact → Director, Glbl Engagement & Impact, 2021

    Director, Glbl Engagement & Impact → Director, Global Engagement & Impact, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $125K (2020) → $147K (2024)

  • Casey Harden

    General Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $211K (2020) → $276K (2024)

  • Helen Deslarzes

    Senior Specialist, Finance & Ops

    Senior Specialist, Finance & Operations → Senior Specialist, Finance & Ops., 2021

    Senior Specialist, Finance & Ops. → Senior Specialist, Finance & Ops, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $123K (2020) → $138K (2024)

  • Thabani Sibanda

    Lead, Yw4a Ptrship & Initiative

    Lead, Yw4a Partnership & Initiative → Lead, Yw4a Ptrship & Initiative, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $119K (2020) → $136K (2024)

  • Caterina Lemp Bitsacopoulos

    Lead & Mvmt Bldg

    Senior Specialist for Movement Building → Senior Specialist & Mvmt Bldg, 2023

    Senior Specialist & Mvmt Bldg → Lead & Mvmt Bldg, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $110K (2021) → $130K (2024)

  • Adrianna Sosa

    Vice President

    Member → Member -, 2023

    Member - → Vice President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Charlotte Muggeridge

    Vice President

    Member → Member -, 2023

    Member - → Vice President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Yvonne Schupbach

    Vice President

    Member → Member -, 2023

    Member - → Vice President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alberdina Hendrika Hengelaar

    Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Aldeli Alban Reyna

    Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amara Killen

    Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ann Joseph

    Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ashley Albury

    Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Emebet Regassa

    Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Emma Grzechnik Mork

    Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kateule Valentina Kasonde

    Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Luisa Kasandra Pedraza Melgar

    Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Margaret Jip Kuo

    Vice President

    Member - → Vice President, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Meti Gemechu Edo

    Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nancy Fabiola Urrutia Zelaya

    Vice President

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Naw Gloria Maung Maung

    Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Renee Mastrolembo

    Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Selina Abdallah

    Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tina Herrera

    Treasurer

    Treasurer - → Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (18)
  • Former: Andrea Thaxton (2020–2023) — Member -
  • Former: Bakhita Francis (2020–2023) — Member -
  • Former: Brittany Tibbo (2020–2023) — Member -
  • Former: Caroline Midttun Rostrup (2020–2023) — Vice President -
  • Former: Emma McCarthy (2020–2023) — Treasurer -
  • Former: Erica Lewis (2020–2023) — Member -
  • Former: Gabriela Cerda Oyarce (2020–2023) — Member -
  • Former: Isabella Diaz (2020–2023) — Vice President -
  • Former: Jamie Medicine Crane (2020–2023) — Vice President -
  • Former: Lucy Masiye (2020–2023) — Vice President -
  • Former: Mimi Han (2020–2023) — Vice President -
  • Former: Mtisunge Kachingwe (2020–2023) — Member -
  • Former: Rickol Julien (2020–2023) — Vice President -
  • Former: Dede Attiogbe (2021–2023) — Member -
  • Former: Elise Gebrayel (2021–2023) — Member -
  • Former: Margaret Jip Kou (2020–2022) — Member
  • Former: Dd Attiogbe (2020) — Member
  • Former: Eman Abbasi (2020) — Vice President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Casey Harden — General Secretary: $276KCasey HardenGeneral Secretary$276KAida Rehouma — Director, Operations: $152KAida RehoumaDirector, Operations$152KSuchi Gaur — DIR., Global Engagement & Impact: $147KSuchi GaurDIR., Global Engagement & Impact$147KHelen Deslarzes — Sr. Specialist, Fin. & Ops: $138KHelen DeslarzesSr. Specialist, Fin. & Ops$138KThabani Sibanda — LEAD,YW4A Ptrship & Initiative: $136KThabani SibandaLEAD,YW4A Ptrship & Initiative$136KCaterina Lemp Bitsacopoulos — Lead, MVMT Bldg: $130KCaterina Lemp…Lead, MVMT Bldg$130K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $276K, to Casey Harden (General Secretary). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about World Young Women's Christian Association

How much does World Young Women's Christian Association give each year?

World Young Women's Christian Association reported $163K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $197K in grants paid.

How large is World Young Women's Christian Association?

World Young Women's Christian Association reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.

What is World Young Women's Christian Association?

World Young Women's Christian Association is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security. It holds $9.8M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does World Young Women's Christian Association operate?

World Young Women's Christian Association has awarded grants in Illinois.

What is World Young Women's Christian Association's EIN?

World Young Women's Christian Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 98-6000983. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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