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.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Housing & Shelter organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President 10th to 25th percentile | $21k $22k |
Director of Communications Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $20k $21k |
Dir. Comm. Impact Unclassified | $19k $20k |
Unclassified | $18k $20k |
Sr Dir of Legislat Unclassified | $14k $15k |
Unclassified | $14k $15k |
Senior Vice President and COO Below 10th percentile | $9k $10k |
Devt Director Unclassified | $6k $6k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at California YIMBY Education Fund equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for housing & shelter organizations is 7%.
Based on 7,885 housing & shelter organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Fell 91%
over 2 years
From $234k in 2022 to $21k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Director (Operational) pay rose 14% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 54%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay fell 89% from 2022 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about California YIMBY Education Fund
What does the Chief Executive Officer of California YIMBY Education Fund earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of California YIMBY Education Fund received $20,882 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Housing & Shelter organizations in California, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at California YIMBY Education Fund compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Housing & Shelter organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at California YIMBY Education Fund falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at California YIMBY Education Fund equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for housing & shelter organizations is 7%.
What are California YIMBY Education Fund's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, California YIMBY Education Fund reported $1.6M in total revenue and $3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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