YIMBY Action (YA) is our parent entity and a legally registered 501(c)(4) organization based in the San Francisco Bay area. It has chapters nationwide, from Seattle to Atlanta to Denver. YIMBYs of NoVA is one of YIMBY Action’s most active and successful chapters. Because we are a 501(c)(4), YIMBYs of NoVA is able to engage in lobbying of elected officials, political endorsements, and canvassing for pro-housing candidates.
We have complete decision-making autonomy from YIMBY Action, but we do seek its advice on best practices, and are part of the YA community. YIMBY Action administers our finances and provides IT infrastructure including a website platform, Slack account, and CRM system. We also receive staff support from YA in areas of marketing, event planning, and organizing.
YIMBY Action has a sister-org, Yes In My Back Yard (Y.I.M.B.Y.), which is a 501(c)(3) entity that includes YIMBY Law, an organization that litigates housing issues, mostly in California. Y.I.M.B.Y. also serves as a parent organization for YIMBYs of NoVA.