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Grantmaking public charityEIN 851438188

California YIMBY Education Fund

Sacramento, CA 95814

Total Assets

$5.6M

FY 2024

Annual Giving

FY 2024

Grants Made

0

FY 2024

Avg Grant

FY 2024

Grant Range

Typical

Deadlines

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Programs & Activities

Program 1

$554K

Narrative Grant and Metropolitan Abundance ProjectThe Education Fund expanded its communications efforts in 2024 through the LA Narrative Project, growing its media presence and promoting a research-backed pro-housing narrative across platforms (Instagram, X, TikTok, BlueSky).They launched a new explainer video on restoring the California Dream of homeownership and created more podcasts.A major milestone was the launch of the Metropolitan Abundance Project (MAP), a new policy center dedicated to advancing urban abundance through model legislation and innovative approaches to housing, transportation, and governance.

Program 2

$314K

AdvocacyIn 2024, California YIMBY Education Fund continued its mission to promote equitable, sustainable, and affordable housing opportunities. The organization conducted research, public education, and coalition-building to support housing production and land-use reform that aligns with climate goals, reduces displacement, and expands access to housing near jobs and transit. California YIMBY Education Fund provided educational resources to the public and community organizations regarding state housing laws and best practices for implementation. This included publishing policy guides, hosting trainings and briefings, and providing technical assistance to partner organizations.

Program 3

$296K

Wildlife Conservation NetworkThis is related to the Alliance for Housing & Climate Solutions, which the organization founded in 2021 with financial support from the Wildlife Conservation Network.The coalition focuses on crafting policies to address housing affordability and climate goals by shifting development from greenfield to infill and existing communities.In 2024, an Incentive Zoning Feasibility Report and a Missing Middle Financial Feasibility Report were completed.

Focus Areas

Housing & Shelter

Financial Snapshot

2024 filing

Total Revenue

$1.6M

Total Expenses

$3.0M

Giving Over Time

2 years

Giving over time from 2021 to 2022. Peak $100K in 2021. Hover bars for details.

Total dollars recorded per filing year. Scale adjusts to the foundation's range.

Top Recipients

3 grants

UC Berkeley
$150K
2 grants
Streets for All
$13K
1 grant

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants

<$10K
$10–50K
1
grants
$50–250K
2
grants
$250K–1M
$1–5M
$5M+

Geographic Focus

1 states

California
$163K
100% of total

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