IN OUR BACKYARDS INC

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IN OUR BACKYARDS INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2023, the organization distributed a total of $1.2 million across 474 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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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.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BlackSpace Urbanist Collective
$162K
1%

ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS INC
$153.1K
1%
THE DOE FUND INC
$149.9K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
100
Median 1st year grant
$10.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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 $11 thousand. 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, ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS INC, and THE DOE FUND INC. 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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