California YIMBY
To empower Californians with the knowledge and tools to advocate for more housing and make our state affordable and accessible for everyone.
California YIMBY at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,815,783
- -30.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $428,320
- -90.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,877,320
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who California YIMBY funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CA Renters Legal Advocacy Oakland, CA | To Support Advocacy Efforts | $50,000 |
| CA Hispanic Chambers of Comm Sacramento, CA | To Support Advocacy Efforts | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,815,783 | $428,320 | $1,877,320 | — | — |
| 2023 | $6,894,135 | $4,485,864 | $1,809,262 | — | — |
| 2022 | $3,549,602 | $2,587,812 | $3,135,013 | — | — |
| 2021 | $4,222,255 | $3,534,907 | $2,877,429 | — | — |
| 2020 | $3,332,341 | $900,288 | $3,115,270 | $60,000 | 2 |
About California YIMBY
Based on IRS filings
California YIMBY is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
California YIMBY is led by Brian Hanlon, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Hanlon
President
President & CEO → Executive Director, 2023
Executive Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$184K (2020) → $453K (2024)
Nat Friedman
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Konstantin A Hatcher
Senior Director Committee Imp
Key Employee → Senior Director Committee Imp, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$97K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Matthew M Lewis
Director of Communications
Key Employee → Director of Communications, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$127K (2020) → $158K (2024)
Edward S Resnikoff
Policy Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$123K (2023) → $129K (2024)
Matthew N Gray
Senior Director of Legislat
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$110K (2023) → $155K (2024)
Robert I Cruickshank
Director of Digital Str
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$120K (2023) → $126K (2024)
Joseph Sangirardi
Devt Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$145K (2024)
Melissa Breach
Senior Vice President & COO
Key Employee → Senior Vice President & COO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$142K (2020) → $182K (2024)
Kim-Mai Cutler
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zach Rosen
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robyn Leslie (2023) — Director of Alliance
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $453K, to Brian Hanlon (President). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about California YIMBY
How large is California YIMBY?
California YIMBY reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $428K.
What is California YIMBY?
California YIMBY is a public charity focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Sacramento, CA. It holds $4.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does California YIMBY operate?
California YIMBY has awarded grants in California.
What is California YIMBY's EIN?
California YIMBY's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3159002. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work California YIMBY funds
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