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Est.

2019

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

YES IN MY BACK YARD is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering community development through relationship-based engagement. With a total of $1.1 million in grants paid in 2024, the foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

MAKE HOUSING MORE AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE.
Total Funding Given
$1.1M
2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
YIMBY ACTION
San Francisco, CA
$2.1M
100%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$61.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$155.6K
S
Sonja Trauss
Board Member
D
Dan Alban
Board Member
L
Laura Foote
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to YES IN MY BACK YARD?
No. YES IN MY BACK YARD does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does YES IN MY BACK YARD give?
YES IN MY BACK YARD primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 YES IN MY BACK YARD’s grants?
The largest share of grants from YES IN MY BACK YARD fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $62 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does YES IN MY BACK YARD make each year?
In 2024, YES IN MY BACK YARD awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did YES IN MY BACK YARD fund recently?
In 2024, YES IN MY BACK YARD awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include YIMBY ACTION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to YES IN MY BACK YARD?
YES IN MY BACK YARD does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.