TO END THE HOUSING SHORTAGE AND ACHIEVE AFFORDABLE, SUSTAINABLE, AND EQUITABLE HOUSING FOR ALL.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
-6.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+31.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.1M
+31.5% YoY
About Yes in My Back Yard
Based on IRS filings
Yes in My Back Yard is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $31K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,137,259 | $2,294,418 | $1,920,165 |
| Revenue | $2,355,788 | $2,142,646 | $2,080,931 |
| Expenses | $2,680,165 | $2,028,767 | $1,376,460 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $30,764 | $35,217 | $744 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Yimby Action ($1,084,492).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YIMBY ACTION SAN FRANCISCO, CA | YIMBY ACTION IS A NON-PROFIT POLICY ADVOCATE ORGANIZATION | $1,084,492 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SONJA TRAUSS | PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $107,485 |
| VIKRUM AIYER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| VINCENT WOO | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DAN ALBAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERNEST BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA FOOTE | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yes in My Back Yard?
Yes in My Back Yard is a nonprofit organization focused on Housing & Shelter, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Yes in My Back Yard?
As of 2024, Yes in My Back Yard holds $2.1M in total assets with $2.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $1.1M in 2024.
Where does Yes in My Back Yard operate?
Yes in My Back Yard has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Yes in My Back Yard award?
In 2024, Yes in My Back Yard awarded 1 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $1.1M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Yes in My Back Yard's EIN?
Yes in My Back Yard's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0610451. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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