In Our Backyards Inc
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $5.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 29
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 06/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 26-3283639
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.
Form
990
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jamie Hand Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.9 | $0 |
Everlyn Burnett Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.9 | $0 |
Jena Bradley Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.9 | $0 |
Christine Rico Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.9 | $0 |
Loren Blackford Director | Trustee | 1.3 | $0 |
Lindsay Campbell Director | Trustee | 1.3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
The Room40 Group Executive Strategy | 12/30/17 | $121,250 |
Echo & Co Website Development | 12/30/17 | $251,693 |
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 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $853,295 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,442,174 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $293,251 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $87,975 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,384,135 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,599 |
| Other employee benefits | $191,430 |
| Payroll taxes | $139,080 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $800 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $50,205 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $104,521 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,365 |
| Office expenses | $4,321 |
| Information technology | $172,674 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $48,269 |
| Travel | $12,087 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $31,264 |
| Interest | $14,365 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $91,909 |
| Insurance | $2,583 |
| All other expenses | $3,993 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,058,811 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,742,060 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,963 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $782,276 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $23,575 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $91,592 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,642,466 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $109,492 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $261,202 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $157,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $527,694 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$75,355 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,190,127 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,642,466 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, In Our Backyards Inc has awarded $853,295 in support to 75 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
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 |