Yimby Action
- Assets
- $559.1k
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 09/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-5140915
Organization Overview
Yimby Action is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Yimby Action employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Yimby Action is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Yimby Action generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $821.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.5% per year over the past 5 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
YIMBY ACTION IS A NON-PROFIT POLICY ADVOCATE ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE BY EDUCATING ABOUT AND ADVOCATING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOUSING AND EMPOWERING OTHERS IN THE FORMATION OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC EDUCATION: YIMBY ACTION PREPARES AND DISTRIBUTES INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE LACK OF HOUSING IN AND AROUND SAN FRANCISCO, THE BAY AREA, AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PROPOSED LEGISLATION SOLUTIONS AND GOVERNMENTAL ACTIVITIES TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES, AND THE CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS AROUND HOUSING POLICY. IT DISTRIBUTES ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERS/COMMUNICATIONS AND PODCASTS TO SUPPORTERS, HAS SPONSORED AND PARTICIPATED IN PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND SUPPOTERS ON HOUSING ISSUES, AND PROPOSED SOLUTIONS TO THE CURRENT HOUSING SHORTAGE. IT ALSO RESPONDS TO PRESS CALLS, DRAFTS AND PLANS PERSUASIVE COMMUNICATIONS PIECES, AND ENGAGES THE PUBLIC THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA.
DIRECT AND GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY TO INFLUENCE POLICYMAKING AND GOVERNMENTAL DECISIONS: YIMBY ACTION LOBBIES STATE AND LOCAL APPOINTED AND ELECTED OFFICIALS ON HOUSING ISSUES, INCLUDING PROPOSED HOUSING LEGISLATION AND THE APPROVAL OF HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN AT THE PUBLIC MEETINGS OF LOCAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS. YIMBY ACTION ALSO ORGANIZES VOLUNTEER HOUSING ADVOCATES TO ATTEND SUCH PUBLIC MEETINGS TO LOBBY LOCAL AND STATE OFFICIALS ON HOUSING ISSUES, CONDUCTS RELATED LETTER/EMAIL-WRITING CAMPAIGNS, SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS,AND OTHERWISE ATTEMPTS TO BRING ABOUT SOLUTIONS TO THE SHORTAGE OF HOUSING NEAR JOBS THROUGH A CHANGE IN THE PUBLIC DISCOURSE AROUND HOUSING.
COALITION BUILDING: IN ORDER TO FACILITATE ITS PUBLIC EDUCATION AND GRASSROOTS AND DIRECT LOBBYING EFFORTS, YIMBY ACTION CONNECTS WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS, RECRUITS HOUSING ADVOCATES, AND ORGANIZES COALITIONS OF HOUSING ACTIVISTS TOGETHER WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS. IT ALSO WORKS WITH OTHERS IN THE FORMATION OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. YIMBY ACTION COORDINATES NUMEROUS COLLABORATIVE EVENTS WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS AROUND THE BAY AREA AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA MORE GENERALLY TO BUILD A STRONG COALITION TO FURTHER ITS MISSION.YIMBY ACTION RESEARCHES POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO THE HOUSING SHORTAGE IN AND AROUND SAN FRANCISCO AND REVIEWS LEGISLATIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROPOSALS AND ACTIONS THAT IMPACT THAT CRISIS.YIMBY ACTION ALSO CONDUCTS ACTIVITIES TO ORGANIZE AND ENGAGE VOTERS WHO CARE ABOUT HOUSING ISSUES TO HELP BUILD SUPPORT FOR STRONG POLICIES TO ADDRESS THE HOUSING SHORTAGE, INCLUDING BUILDING LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH VOTERS TO HELP KEEP THESE CITIZENS ENGAGED. YIMBY ACTION HAS WORKED TO DRAFT AND SUPPORT LOCAL BALLOT MEASURES THAT ADDRESS THE HOUSING SHORTAGE IN SAN FRANCISCO AND HAS MADE ENDORSEMENTS OF CANDIDATES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laura Fingal-Surma CEO | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $121,407 |
Laura Foote Director | Trustee | 5 | $109,706 |
Vincent Woo CFO | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Jane Natoli Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Sasha Aikin Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Peter Ambler Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $31,500 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $978,097 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,009,597 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $96 |
| 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 | $1,009,693 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $567,992 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $23,277 |
| Payroll taxes | $58,980 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,442 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,111 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $63,921 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,914 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $55,028 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,615 |
| Travel | $2,880 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $236 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $821,235 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $94,460 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $376,464 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $88,174 |
| Total assets | $559,098 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,390 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $13,390 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $545,708 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $559,098 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Yimby Action has recieved totaling $250,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Open Philanthropy Action Fund Palo Alto, CA | $40,719,631 | $63,966,410 |
California Association Of Realtors Inc Los Angeles, CA | $141,130,823 | $49,796,356 |
Hawaii Visitors And Convention Bureau Honolulu, HI | $13,094,236 | $27,417,189 |
Airlines Committee Of Hawaii Inc Honolulu, HI | $51,429,795 | $29,139,681 |
California Chamber Of Commerce Sacramento, CA | $24,602,623 | $26,657,104 |
Chamber Of Commerce Of Hawaii Honolulu, HI | $2,410,473 | $21,243,686 |
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board Los Angeles, CA | $19,187,650 | $21,164,251 |
Orange County Realtors Laguna Hills, CA | $11,666,397 | $12,107,704 |
Anaheim Area Visitor And Convention Bureau Anaheim, CA | $14,446,478 | $12,147,236 |
Metropolitan Tucson Convention And Visitors Bureau Tucson, AZ | $11,117,181 | $12,905,654 |
Visit Newport Beach Inc Newport Beach, CA | $8,210,060 | $9,447,693 |
Santa Barbara Conference And Visitors Bureau Santa Barbara, CA | $2,275,165 | $7,251,776 |