Nonprofit · EIN 82-3159002
CALIFORNIA YIMBY
Tax-exempt · SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $428,320 | $1,877,320 | -$1,449,000 | $4,815,783 | $330,088 | $4,485,695 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,485,864 | $1,809,262 | $2,676,602 | $6,894,135 | $959,440 | $5,934,695 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $2,587,812 | $3,135,013 | -$547,201 | $3,549,602 | $291,509 | $3,258,093 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $428,320
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $453,327
- Other salaries and wages
- $432,409
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,075,191
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $21,373
- Accounting fees
- $101,912
- Occupancy
- $49,081
- Travel
- $47,153
- Depreciation
- $2,652
- Program services (functional)
- $1,470,792
- Management and general (functional)
- $265,701
- Fundraising (functional)
- $140,827
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,894,135
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,815,783
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $330,088
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,485,695
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $8,077
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,932,423
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $553,272
- Gross receipts
- $428,320
- Employees
- 25
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Hanlon | President Trustee or director, Officer | 55 | $453,327 | $11,579 |
| Melissa Breach | Senior Vice President & COO | 40 | $182,286 | $3,788 |
| Matthew N Gray | Sr Dir of Legislat | 40 | $154,979 | $14,414 |
| Matthew M Lewis | Director of Communications | 40 | $157,779 | $6,468 |
| Konstantin A Hatcher | Sr. Dir. Comm. Imp | 40 | $144,728 | $18,589 |
| Joseph Sangirardi | Devt Director | 40 | $145,000 | $5,558 |
| Robert I Cruickshank | Dir of Digital Str | 40 | $126,032 | $18,387 |
| Edward S Resnikoff | Policy Director | 40 | $129,240 | $13,822 |
| Nat Friedman | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Zach Rosen | Secretary/Treas Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim-Mai Cutler | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Hanlon | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 55 | $335,815 | $10,058 |
| Melissa Breach | Senior Vice President & COO | 40 | $224,930 | $8,866 |
| Matthew M Lewis | Director of Communications | 40 | $152,330 | $17,667 |
| Konstantin A Hatcher | Sr. Dir. Comm. Imp | 40 | $137,190 | $15,646 |
| Robyn Leslie | Dir. of Alliance | 40 | $138,762 | $12,980 |
| Edward S Resnikoff | – | 40 | $123,091 | $12,182 |
| Robert I Cruickshank | – | 40 | $120,227 | $13,323 |
| Matthew N Gray | – | 40 | $109,973 | $6,803 |
| Nat Friedman | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Zach Rosen | Secretary/Treas Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim-Mai Cutler | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Hanlon | President & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 55 | $384,068 | $27,805 |
| Melissa Breach | Key Employee | 40 | $217,260 | $39,347 |
| Nat Friedman | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Zach Rosen | Secretary/Treas Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim-Mai Cutler | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew Lewis | Key Employee | 40 | $0 | $0 |
| Konstantin Hatcher | Key Employee | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 717 K ST STE 221, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814-3477
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Brian Hanlon, 1121 L Street 210, Sacramento, CA 95814
- Signed the 990
- Gordon Singh, Director of Finance
- Phone
- (973) 289-8375
- Return prepared by
- Beebout Williams & Olds CPAs
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 82-3159002 or by the name CALIFORNIA YIMBY.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To empower Californians with the knowledge and tools to advocate for more housing and make our state affordable and accessible for everyone.
Program accomplishments
- California YIMBY education, outreach, and advocacy programIn 2024, California YIMBY successfully sponsored and played a key role in passing major legislation (mentioning six specific bills: SB 1123, SB 937, AB 1820, SB 1211, AB 3057, and AB 2580). These efforts involved multi-faceted campaigns, including coalition building, earned and social media engagement, digital activation, communication materials, and coordination with external partners to support their in-the-building lobbying work. They also supported other non-sponsored, high-priority bills.Expenses $929,525
- California YIMBY grasstops partnerships and grassroots organizing programThrough its local elected program, the organization mobilized over 35 local elected officials to support its top priority legislation. This support was provided through sign-on letters, serving as expert witnesses in committee hearings, writing op-eds, and calling legislators.Expenses $359,680
- California YIMBY legislative and political programIn 2024, the organization secured over 250 original news articles and opinion pieces in major media outlets. These pieces directly advanced their housing policy legislative agenda in Sacramento, including a series on the abuse of historic preservation to block new homes and coverage of the student housing crisis.Expenses $181,587
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-3159002
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,815,783
- Income (IRS master file)
- $428,320
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $428,320 | $1,877,320 | $4,815,783 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,485,864 | $1,809,262 | $6,894,135 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,587,812 | $3,135,013 | $3,549,602 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | $3,534,907 | $2,877,429 | $4,222,255 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 82-3159002).
Questions about CALIFORNIA YIMBY
- What is the EIN of CALIFORNIA YIMBY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIA YIMBY is 82-3159002.
- Is CALIFORNIA YIMBY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2019.
- Are donations to CALIFORNIA YIMBY tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does CALIFORNIA YIMBY file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CALIFORNIA YIMBY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CALIFORNIA YIMBY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CALIFORNIA YIMBY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Brian Hanlon.
- Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIA YIMBY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $453,327 (Brian Hanlon, President).
- How much revenue does CALIFORNIA YIMBY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $428,320, expenses of $1,877,320 and total assets of $4,815,783 at year end.
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