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IN OUR BACKYARDS INC

IN OUR BACKYARDS INC

Brooklyn, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
26-3283639
Logo for "IN OUR BACKYARDS INC"

IN OUR BACKYARDS INC

Brooklyn, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
26-3283639

Overview

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Est.

2008

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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IN OUR BACKYARDS INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in applying for grants can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

IOBY MOBILIZES NEIGHBORS WHO HAVE GOOD IDEAS TO BECOME POWERFUL CITIZEN LEADERS WHO PLAN, FUND AND MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR OWN NEIGHBORHOODS.
Total Funding Given

$1.2M

2023
Grantees funded
474
Multi-year grantees
21%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

100

Median 1st year grant
$9.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$10.7K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
H
Hanna Zahory
Board Member
M
Michelle Huang
Board Member
H
Harriet Tregoning
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to IN OUR BACKYARDS INC?
No. IN OUR BACKYARDS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does IN OUR BACKYARDS INC give?
IN OUR BACKYARDS INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are IN OUR BACKYARDS INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from IN OUR BACKYARDS INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,837. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does IN OUR BACKYARDS INC make each year?
In 2023, IN OUR BACKYARDS INC awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did IN OUR BACKYARDS INC fund recently?
In 2023, IN OUR BACKYARDS INC awarded grants to about 470 grantees. Recent grantees include BLACKSPACE URBANIST COLLECTIVE INC BLACKSPACE URBANIST COLLECTIVE INC, ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS INC, and THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to IN OUR BACKYARDS INC?
IN OUR BACKYARDS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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