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In Our Backyards Inc

Brooklyn, New York  ·  EIN 263283639  ·  Private foundation

In Our Backyards Inc is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.5M in grants paid and $2.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 484 individual grants from this funder — $6.4M awarded across 2016–2023 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$1.5M
Annual giving (FY2019)
$2.7M
Total assets
484
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What In Our Backyards Inc funds

In Our Backyards Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, criminal justice, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCriminal JusticeEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationLgbtq RightsLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, immigrants & refugees, lgbtq people, older adults, women girls, youth pop.

childrenimmigrants & refugeeslgbtq peopleolder adultswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for In Our Backyards Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Movement for Justice in El Barrio Inc
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR MOVIMIENTO'S COVID-19 EMERGENCY FUND FOR IMMIGRANTS IN EL BARRIO
New York, NY$69K2020
Firefly Trail Inc
PROJECT DISBURSEMENT: FIREFLY TRAIL MODEL MILES PROJECT
Maxeys, GA$60K2017
Eastern Market Corporation
PROJECT DISBURSEMENT: HELP RUSSELL STREET GROW!
Detroit, MI$58K2017
Mama Scrap's Inc
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SACRED RESISTANCE: RETURN
Fairview Heights, IL$57K2023
Cleveland Rocks Past Present and Future
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR MUSIC RELIEF PROGRAMS
Cleveland, OH$52K2020
Fire Adapted Bailey
PROJECT DISBURSEMENT: BAILEY WILDFIRES - CAN WE GET OUT ALIVE?
Pine, CO$52K2019
Rethink Food Nyc Inc
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR GERTIE FEEDS NYC
New York, NY$50K2020
United Way of Greater New Haven
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR HOME FARMS CAMPAIGN
New Haven, CT$49K2020
The Hustle Presents Inc
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE HUSTLE PRESENTS
New York, NY$48K2023
Stems for Youth
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR COVID-19 PPE
Loveland, OH$45K2020
Dba Arts Inc
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR SENSORY FRIENDLY DANCE
Sacramento, CA$45K2022
The Chickweed Alliance Inc
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR OCEAN HILL/EAST BUSHWICK ELDER BOXES
Brooklyn, NY$44K2020
The Trust for Public Land
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR CREATE A BIGGER, BETTER MONO POND STATE PARK!
San Francisco, CA$41K2020
Children First Ceo Kansas Inc
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY HELP FOR FAMILIES IMPACTED BY COVID-19 AND FOOD ASSISTANCE
Wichita, KS$41K2020
Click Inc
TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR D.R.I.V.E. CLICK
Willimantic, CT$41K2020

In Our Backyards Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2016$383K
2017$637K
2019$916K
2020$2.4M
2022$853K
2023$1.2M

How to apply for funding from In Our Backyards Inc

In Our Backyards Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at ioby.org.

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Frequently asked questions about In Our Backyards Inc

Does In Our Backyards Inc accept grant applications?
In Our Backyards Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does In Our Backyards Inc fund?
In Our Backyards Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Movement for Justice in El Barrio Inc, Firefly Trail Inc, Eastern Market Corporation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does In Our Backyards Inc give in grants?
In Our Backyards Inc reported $1.5M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2019). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.4M over 484 grants.
Where is In Our Backyards Inc located?
In Our Backyards Inc is based in Brooklyn, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 263283639.
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About this profile. This page is built from In Our Backyards Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with In Our Backyards Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.