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California Yimby

EIN 82-3159002 · Sacramento, CA

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What it says it does

To empower Californians with the knowledge and tools to advocate for more housing and make our state affordable and accessible for everyone.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

$929,525 spent. 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.
$359,680 spent. 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.
$181,587 spent. 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.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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