YWCA Metropolitan Chicago is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1876, operating as a social enterprise committed to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Based in Chicago, Illinois, the organization serves as a leading service provider across the region and functions as a national incubator for innovative programming within the broader network of more than 200 YWCAs nationwide.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.7M
+5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.9M
+56.8% YoY
Grant Count
94
+95.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$63K
-19.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: YWCA Metropolitan Chicago is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
Vision: An inclusive marketplace where everyone thrives.
Core Values (C.A.R.E.):
- Creativity: Seeing opportunities and overcoming obstacles with innovative solutions
- Authenticity: Staying true to one's personality and bringing best traits to the work
- Respect: Engaging with regard for the feelings, perspectives, wishes, abilities and rights of others
- Excellence: Consistent delivery of high-quality work
Primary Service Areas:
- Sexual violence support services
- Early childhood and child care provider services
- Family support services
- Youth STEM programming
- Economic empowerment services
Grantmaking
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago functions as both a service provider and a grantmaker. According to their most recent financial data, the organization distributed $7,637,327 in total giving. Grant awards typically range from $5,283 to $1,151,512, with grantmaking focused on Education, Human Services, and Health Care, primarily in Illinois, Florida, and California.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary grantmaking focus areas include Illinois, Florida, and California. The organization operates regionally across Chicago and serves as a national incubator for programming strategies.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $31,732,767
- Total Revenue: $37,000,000
- Total Expenses: $38,300,000
- Total Liabilities: $14,500,000
- Total Giving: $7,637,327
Organization Status:
- Tax-exempt since February 1934
- EIN: 36-2179765
- Employees: 434
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,732,767 | $29,969,426 | $25,320,545 |
| Revenue | $37,009,276 | $36,784,207 | $36,622,492 |
| Expenses | $38,331,478 | $40,408,065 | $38,730,453 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $573,432 | $779,317 | $730,076 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Chief Executive Officer: Ms. Nicole R. Robinson
Fundraising Contact: Mr. Brian Starr, Director, Inspired Engagement
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE ROBINSON | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 37.5 | $306,050 |
| ANNA MAY TRALA | PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| FELICIA FOSTER | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| EDWARD TAYLOR | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| B PAGELS-MINOR | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| WILLIAM CAMPBELL | DEPUTY TREASURER | 2 | — |
| SARA STANISZEWSKI | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER ADAMS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| YOLANDA AMBRIZ | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AMIEE BAYER-THOMAS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| FRANNIE BESZTERY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| VILMA CHAN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STACY DAVIS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DENISE DEMAIO | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KATHRYN RYNDY DITMARS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MELISSA FILIPATOS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRENDA FLEISSNER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DANISHA HALL | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN HEAD | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GLENDA HENDERSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHILPA HINGWE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BARBARA INGOLD | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TENISHA JACKSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JULIE JEFSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE JURISH FURIE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| IRINA KONSTANTINOVSKY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LISA LAWS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KIM MAULLER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CYNTHIA MCCAFFERTY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHELSEA MCCARTHY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TOVAH MCCORD | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TRACEY MENDREK | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHARLOTTE OWENS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BRIDGET PENNEY | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KAREN PITTENGER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE REDD-NEWELL | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TAMECA REED | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN REINSDORF | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KEITH SANDERS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| AUDRINA SINCLAIR | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LETITIA SNYDER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KIM TAYLOR | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CATHY TRACZEK | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NEEMA VARGHESE | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN WILLIAMS | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SHARON ZACKFIA | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| EMILY DREKE | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT AND BRAND INSPIRATION OFFICER | 37.5 | $177,469 |
| LOREN SIMMONS | CHIEF EMPOWERMENT OFFICER | 37.5 | $168,350 |
| SHARON MCFEDERS | CHIEF PEOPLE AND CULTURE OFFICER | 37.5 | $158,150 |
| LOUKISHA SMART-PENNIX | CHIEF YOUTH AND FAMILY POTENTIAL OFFICER | 37.5 | $146,166 |
| ANJANETTE BROWN 11132023 | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 37.5 | $115,675 |
| PAUL THOMPSON 412024 | CHIEF ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OFFICER | 37.5 | — |
| SHELLEY BROMBEREK LAMBERT | CHIEF RESILIENCE OFFICER | 37.5 | $224,750 |
| JOY DAMICO | VICE PRESIDENT YOUTH AND FAMILY OPERATIONS | 37.5 | $111,375 |
| JULIE YOUNGQUIST | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR STREETWISE | 37.5 | $124,898 |
| JOSHUA PUNCHUR | ACCOUNTING MANAGER | 37.5 | $105,925 |
| MICHELLE HARRIS | CONTROLLER | 37.5 | $140,050 |
| PHILLIP KELLEY 6282024 | VICE PRESIDENT PEOPLE & CULTURE | 37.5 | $132,650 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
YWCA Metropolitan Chicago received a $100,000 grant from the NASCAR Foundation, demonstrating recent philanthropic support for the organization's work.
NASCAR Foundation gives YWCA Metropolitan Chicago $100,000 - Crain's ChicagoThe organization launched the Breedlove Accelerator, an initiative addressing a $146 million funding gap for women of color entrepreneurs, opening applications for participation in the program.
YWCA Chicago's Breedlove Accelerator Opens Applications, Addressing $146The organization operates a Rape Crisis Hotline with live chat and text support services available to the community.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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