In Our Backyards Inc

Organization Overview

In Our Backyards Inc, operating under the name Ioby, is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Ioby employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ioby is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, Ioby generated $5.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.1m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.2% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Ioby has awarded 668 individual grants totaling $9,267,966. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO BECOME POWERFUL CIVIC LEADERS WHO PLAN, FUND, AND MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR OWN NEIGHBORHOODS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PROJECT SUPPORT: THIS PROGRAM COMPRISES ALL OF THE SERVICES THAT WE PROVIDE FOR PROJECTS USING THE IOBY PLATFORM. IN ADDITION TO THE USE OF OUR WEBSITE AND ITS TOOLS, PROJECT LEADERS BENEFIT FROM OPTIONAL COACHING, TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE IOBY TEAM IN THE FORM OF WORKSHOPS AND ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS ON: PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT; MATCH PROGRAMS; SOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS; PARTICIPATION IN OUR DIGITAL STORYTELLING PROJECT; AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, GRASSROOTS FUNDRAISING. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES ALL ASPECTS OF THE LIMITED FORM OF FISCAL SPONSORSHIP THAT WE OFFER TO PROJECTS AND MANAGEMENT OF NECESSARY PURCHASING AND/OR FUNDS DISBURSEMENT AFTER PROJECTS ARE FULLY FUNDED, AS WELL AS SUBSEQUENT REPORTING.


PROJECT OUTREACH & SOURCING:THIS PROGRAM COMPRISES ALL OF THE ACTIVITIES AND INITIATIVES WE DESIGN AND MANAGE IN ORDER TO PROVIDE OUTREACH AND SOURCE NEW PROJECTS THAT USE IOBY TO CONNECT WITH POTENTIAL DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS. THIS INCLUDES ALL OUR ON-THE-GROUND ORGANIZERS THAT WE HAVE IN DETROIT, CLEVELAND, AND CINCINNATI, AS WELL AS EVENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS TO KEEP DONORS INVOLVED AND UP TO DATE WITH PROJECTS THEY HAVE SUPPORTED. WE ALSO HOST OUTREACH ACTIVITIES TO PROMOTE THE WORK OF OUR PROJECTS TO THE BROADER COMMUNITY OF INTERESTED COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS AND NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERS. WE HAVE BUILT STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH HUNDREDS OF LOCAL COMMUNITY GROUPS AND NONPROFITS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, SUPPORTED THOUSANDS OF RESIDENTS SHAPING THEIR IDEAS INTO MORE THAN 3,555 PROJECTS AND SINCE OUR FOUNDING WE HAVE DIRECTED MORE THAN $19M FROM MORE THAN 50,000 DONORS.


ONLINE PLATFORMTHIS PROGRAM IS THE FUNCTIONAL HEART OF OUR ORGANIZATION AND THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE MODEL; IT ENABLES MOST OTHER ASPECTS OF OUR WORK. WE DESIGN, BUILD AND MAINTAIN A WEB PLATFORM (IOBY.ORG) FOCUSED ON MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE PROJECT LEADERS WE SERVE AND THE DONORS THAT SUPPORT THEIR WORK. THIS PLATFORM IS CONSTANTLY EVOLVING THROUGH ITERATIONS AND ENHANCED BY FEEDBACK FROM BOTH PROJECT LEADERS AND DONORS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jamie Hand
Board Chair
$0
Everlyn Burnett
Vice Chair
$0
Jena Bradley
Secretary
$0
Christine Rico
Treasurer
$0
Loren Blackford
Director
$0
Lindsay Campbell
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
The Room40 Group
Executive Strategy
$121,250
Echo & Co
Website Development
$251,693
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $512,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,356,402
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,868,402
Total Program Service Revenue$134,319
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,002,721

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, In Our Backyards Inc has awarded $853,295 in support to 75 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

DBA ARTS INC

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SENSORY FRIENDLY DANCE

$44,727

THE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR HELP US MAKE FATHER FAGAN PARK BEAUTIFUL THIS SUMMER

$38,346

NEW YORK CITY MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CLEAN DIRT FOR HIGHBRIDGE DIRTJUMP PARK (ROUND 2)

$29,100

PRESERVATION ALLIANCE FOR GREATER PHILADELPHIA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SAVE THE HENRY O. TANNER HOUSE

$24,955

CROCKER RIVERSIDE PTO

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CUBS MAKE MUSIC AND ART

$33,835

RIDGE TO REEFS

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE BALTIMORE COMPOST COLLECTIVE

$22,797
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