Nextdoor Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nextdoor Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $361,499 in 89 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$361,499
- Number of grants89
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$295,223
Giving in 2025 was up from $46,500 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $832,886 |
| 2024 | $46,500 | 93 | $783,527 |
| 2025 | $361,499 | 89 | $295,223 |
How to apply
Nextdoor Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Nextdoor Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 29 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $157,500 |
| Virginia | 8 | $79,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 14 | $21,000 |
| Texas | 7 | $14,166 |
| Maryland | 9 | $13,500 |
| Alabama | 6 | $9,000 |
| Tennessee | 6 | $9,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $8,333 |
| California | 2 | $6,500 |
| Indiana | 4 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYC Next Inc | The Longest Table | $150,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Groundwork, UK | $68,500 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Volunteer Fire Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Texsar Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,333 |
| The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | General & Unrestricted | $3,333 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $3,333 |
| Adell-Whitt Volunteer Fire Department | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Anderson County Volunteer Fire Department Medford | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Ashaway Volunteer Fire Association | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Ashburn Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Avoca Fire and Rescue Department | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Avoca Volunteer Fire Department | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Bainbridge Fire Company | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Barnett Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Bath Volunteer Fire Department Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Belmont Fire Protection Distric Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Bergheim Volunteer Fire Department | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Berwyn Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Rescu | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Billingsley Volunteer Fire Department | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Birmingham Volunteer Fire Department | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Brookline Volunteer Fire Department Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department Incorpoc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Carriere Volunteer Fire Dept | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Choctaw Volunteer Fire Department Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Churchville Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Clear Creek Volunteer Fire Department | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Columbia Borough Fire Department | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Como Volunteer Fire Company Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Crossroads Fire Department Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| East Petersburg Fire Co 1 | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Elsanor Volunteer Fire Department | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Ely Volunteer Fire Department Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Fannin Volunteer Fire Department | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Fischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Friends of the White Pine Fire Depa Rtment Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Geeseytown Community Fire Company | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Gilbertsville Fire & Rescue Company | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Glen Gardner Fire Company No 1 A NJ Nonprofit Corp | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kelsey Grady
- Sophia Schwartz
- Nirav Tolia
Questions people ask
Does Nextdoor Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nextdoor Foundation give?
$361,499 in tax year 2025, across 89 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Nextdoor Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kelsey Grady (Pres), Sophia Schwartz (Dir, Sec, Treas) and Nirav Tolia (Dir).
What does Nextdoor Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development and environment and conservation.