YWCA Retirement Fund

08/21/2026

🚨 Calling all retirement admins! Due to routine maintenance, the YETI system will be offline from 8 AM tomorrow until Monday morning. We apologize for any inconvenience. 🚨

08/18/2026

As a YWCA Retirement Fund participant, you are fully vested and own 100% of your account. When it's time to take your benefits, you can choose between a lump-sum payment, a rollover to another employer's plan, guaranteed lifetime payments (an annuity), or a combination. While the Fund can't offer financial advice, we can provide you with all the information you need to make the right decision for you and your loved ones. Here's what you need to know.

From lump sum payments to annuities, here's what you need to know about your YWCA Retirement Fund distribution options.

08/13/2026

Are you brand new to YWCA Retirement Fund or joining us this year? Welcome! Here's how it works, from eligibility and how your account grows, to what to expect when it's time to receive your well-earned retirement benefits:

The YWCA Retirement Fund operates as a non-profit, tax-exempt organization for the purpose of providing retirement benefits for employees of participating YWCAs in the United States.

08/10/2026

Do you need some to start saving? If your association participates in the YWCA National 403(b), you can supplement your retirement income with pre- as well as post-tax contributions. Here's how the program works, and how it complements your YWCARF account. https://www.ywcarf.org/ywcarf-and-ywca-national-403b-program

08/05/2026

Do you have a question about your YWCA Retirement Fund account? From designating a beneficiary or termination of employment, to military leave, optional contributions and more, find the answer on our For Participants page:

Everything YWCA Retirement Fund participants need to know to update and manage their accounts and information.

08/02/2026

When it's time to retire and receive your YWCA Retirement Fund account, we are here to help. From estimating your benefit and understanding your options, to filing your application and navigating taxes, here's what to expect. https://www.ywcarf.org/information/ready-to-retire

07/28/2026

Are you on the move? 🏠Get in touch! From a new address or change in marital status to email or phone number updates, it's important to make sure that the information the Fund has on file for you is correct. Updating your information takes just a few minutes in self-service, or you can contact our Member Services team:

Contact YWCARF staff by phone, chat, mail, or email for assistance with retirement benefits and distributions.

07/24/2026

Designating a beneficiary isn't something that should wait until retirement. From the day you are enrolled in the Fund, it is important to decide who will receive your account in the event of your death, and to keep their information up to date. Why? If you die before receiving your money, your loved ones could face a lengthy process to access your funds -- which may involve court. Additionally, even if you were a participant for only a short time, the Fund supplements a death benefit to your beneficiary up to $5K. Designating a beneficiary, or checking your existing beneficiary's information, takes only a few minutes in self-service. Here's how and why to put it on your to-do list this weekend: https://www.ywcarf.org/community/blog/why-you-should-review-your-beneficiary-information-today-and-often

07/20/2026

Take the uncertainty out of retirement planning with an annuity, an income guaranteed to last a lifetime. The Fund offers several different annuities to fit your plans, including options that provide for a loved one after your death. Ready to retire with no fees or risk from market ups and downs? Learn more: https://www.ywcarf.org/annuities

07/16/2026

The YWCA Retirement Fund's sole purpose is to provide employees of YWCAs throughout the USA with secure retirement benefits for careers of service. Here's how we've been supporting the YWCA mission since 1925:

The YWCA Retirement Fund operates as a non-profit, tax-exempt organization for the purpose of providing retirement benefits for employees of participating YWCAs in the United States.