Nonprofit · EIN 85-1438188
CALIFORNIA YIMBY EDUCATION FUND
Tax-exempt · SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,628,879 | $3,047,162 | -$1,418,283 | $5,590,157 | $425,878 | $5,164,279 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,576,416 | $3,965,945 | -$389,529 | $8,231,975 | $1,649,413 | $6,582,562 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $5,265,292 | $1,200,651 | $4,064,641 | $8,062,383 | $1,090,292 | $6,972,091 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,456,535
- Program service revenue
- $29,158
- Investment income
- $133,417
- Other revenue
- $9,769
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,622,724
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,926,282
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $512
- Accounting fees
- $119,992
- Occupancy
- $35,441
- Travel
- $88,621
- Program services (functional)
- $2,833,521
- Management and general (functional)
- $150,595
- Fundraising (functional)
- $63,046
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,231,975
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,590,157
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $425,878
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,164,279
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,318,400
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $845,879
- Gross receipts
- $1,628,879
- Employees
- 0
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 | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Hanlon | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $453,327 | $20,882 |
| Melissa Breach | Senior Vice President and COO | 0 | $0 | $182,286 | $9,252 |
| Matthew M Lewis | Director of Communications | 0 | $0 | $157,779 | $20,175 |
| Matthew N Gray | Sr Dir of Legislat | 0 | $0 | $154,978 | $14,414 |
| Konstantin A Hatcher | Dir. Comm. Impact | 0 | $0 | $144,728 | $18,589 |
| Joseph Sangirardi | Devt Director | 0 | $0 | $145,000 | $5,558 |
| Robert I Cruickshank | – | 0 | $0 | $126,032 | $18,387 |
| Edward S Resnikoff | – | 0 | $0 | $129,240 | $13,822 |
| John Gamboa | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Noerena Limon | EVP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim-Mai Cutler | Partner Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Sutherland | Entrepreneur Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Hanlon | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $335,815 | $17,868 |
| Melissa Breach | Senior Vice President and COO | 0 | $0 | $224,930 | $20,373 |
| Matthew M Lewis | Director of Communications | 0 | $0 | $152,330 | $17,667 |
| Konstantin A Hatcher | Dir. Comm. Impact | 0 | $0 | $137,190 | $15,646 |
| Robyn Leslie | Dir. of Alliance | 0 | $0 | $138,762 | $12,980 |
| Edward S Resnikoff | – | 0 | $0 | $123,091 | $12,182 |
| Robert I Cruickshank | – | 0 | $0 | $120,227 | $13,323 |
| Matthew N Gray | – | 0 | $0 | $109,973 | $6,803 |
| John Gamboa | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Noerena Limon | EVP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim-Mai Cutler | Partner Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Sutherland | Entrepreneur Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Hanlon | Executive Dir. Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $233,684 |
| Melissa Breach | COO | 40 | $87,677 |
| John Gamboa | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Noerena Limon | EVP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kim-Mai Cutler | Partner Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Andrew Sutherland | Entrepreneur Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1121 L ST STE 210, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814-3970
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 717 K Street Suite 221, Sacramento CA 95814
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- John Gamboa, 1121 L Street Suite 210, Sacramento, CA 95814
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Brian Hanlon, 717 K Street Suite 221, 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 85-1438188 or by the name CALIFORNIA YIMBY EDUCATION FUND.
- 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
California YIMBY Education Fund's mission is to ensure that California is an affordable place to live, work, and raise a family. We advance our misson by: a.) Produce original research and commission reports to inform evidence based policy b.) Provide educational opportunities and resources to the public, elected officials, and our YIMBY alliesc.) Train and support local leaders to advocate for housing reforms that serve their communities; and d.) Shape the housing narrative in California and nationally.
Program accomplishments
- EducationThe California YIMBY Education Fund hosted educational events like the New Cities Retreat, which explores the potential and challenges of building new cities as a solution to Californias housing crisis. The event underscored the need for additional research and policy reform to ensure new city projects can effectively address the states housing shortage. Additionally, we also hosted a table at the LA Sentinels annual Taste of Soul event in Los Angeles. CAY team members attended multiple speaking engagements such as panel discussions and podcasts.Two major reports were released in 2024: The Impact of Fees: Rethinking Local Revenues for More Multifamily Housing and California ADU Reform: A Retrospective.Expenses $1,669,796
- 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.Expenses $554,438
- 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.Expenses $313,635
- 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.Expenses $295,652
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
- 85-1438188
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,590,157
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,628,879
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,628,879 | $3,047,162 | $5,590,157 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,576,416 | $3,965,945 | $8,231,975 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,265,292 | $1,200,651 | $8,062,383 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | $3,214,526 | $307,076 | $3,089,860 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Brian Hanlon | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 85-1438188).
Questions about CALIFORNIA YIMBY EDUCATION FUND
- What is the EIN of CALIFORNIA YIMBY EDUCATION FUND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CALIFORNIA YIMBY EDUCATION FUND is 85-1438188.
- Is CALIFORNIA YIMBY EDUCATION FUND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to CALIFORNIA YIMBY EDUCATION FUND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CALIFORNIA YIMBY EDUCATION FUND 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 EDUCATION FUND 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 EDUCATION FUND 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 EDUCATION FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names John Gamboa.
- Who are the officers and directors of CALIFORNIA YIMBY EDUCATION FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CALIFORNIA YIMBY EDUCATION FUND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,628,879, expenses of $3,047,162 and total assets of $5,590,157 at year end.
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