The Yelp Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Yelp Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $933,765 in 644 grants; the typical grant was $150 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$933,765
- Number of grants644
- Typical grant$150
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $851,773 the year before.
60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.1 million | 692 | $5.9 million |
| 2023 | $851,773 | 667 | $8.6 million |
| 2024 | $933,765 | 644 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
The Yelp 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Yelp Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 41 states, the most to California. It also paid $81,350 in 101 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 165 | $210,175 |
| New York | 72 | $168,377 |
| District of Columbia | 35 | $126,530 |
| Arizona | 42 | $102,321 |
| Massachusetts | 15 | $52,458 |
| Florida | 10 | $50,763 |
| Illinois | 29 | $45,351 |
| Nevada | 1 | $4,800 |
| Virginia | 19 | $4,753 |
| Texas | 18 | $4,274 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom of The Press Foundation | contribution to charitable organization | $50,000 |
| Seed Spot | contribution to charitable organization | $50,000 |
| Inner City Computer Stars Fdn | contribution to charitable organization | $50,000 |
| LA Cocina Inc | contribution to charitable organization | $50,000 |
| Raising A Reader | contribution to charitable organization | $50,000 |
| Local First Arizona Foundation | contribution to charitable organization | $50,000 |
| Valencia | contribution to charitable organization | $50,000 |
| Building Pathways Inc | contribution to charitable organization | $50,000 |
| NY Helmets Hardhat | contribution to charitable organization | $50,000 |
| Girls Garage | contribution to charitable organization | $30,000 |
| Nexstar Legacy Foundation Inc | contribution to charitable organization | $30,000 |
| Hot Bread Kitchen | contribution to charitable organization | $30,000 |
| Washington Area Community Investme | contribution to charitable organization | $30,000 |
| Fresh Start Women's Foundatio | contribution to charitable organization | $30,000 |
| Cards for Hospitalized Kids Inc | contribution to charitable organization | $30,000 |
| Techforce Foundation | contribution to charitable organization | $7,500 |
| The HoneyComb Project | contribution to charitable organization | $5,000 |
| Empoweranch | contribution to charitable organization | $5,000 |
| Sojourner Center | contribution to charitable organization | $5,000 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services | contribution to charitable organization | $5,000 |
| Seed Spot | contribution to charitable organization | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Alliance Depository | contribution to charitable organization | $5,000 |
| Mindsmatter | contribution to charitable organization | $5,000 |
| The Little Charity | Matching contribution made by employee of yelp, in | $4,800 |
| Hands of Gratitude | contribution to charitable organization | $4,050 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | Matching contribution made by employee of yelp, in | $3,790 |
| Edward Carpenter Community Trust | Matching contribution made by employee of yelp, in | $3,188 |
| The Shoebox Project for Shelters | contribution to charitable organization | $2,500 |
| Animal Friends Alliance | Matching contribution made by employee of yelp, in | $2,000 |
| Close the Gap Foundation | Matching contribution made by employee of yelp, in | $2,000 |
| International School of Arizona | Matching contribution made by employee of yelp, in | $2,000 |
| Willowdale Pentecostal Church | Matching contribution made by employee of yelp, in | $2,000 |
| Creative Minds | contribution to charitable organization | $1,700 |
| Mystic Krewe of Apollo de New Orleans | Matching contribution made by employee of yelp, in | $1,650 |
| SF-Marin Food Bank | Matching contribution made by employee of yelp, in | $1,650 |
| PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Stud | Matching contribution made by employee of yelp, in | $1,600 |
| The Alameda County Community Food Bank Inc | Matching contribution made by employee of yelp, in | $1,600 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Matching contribution made by employee of yelp, in | $1,578 |
| University of California Berkeley Foundation | Matching contribution made by employee of yelp, in | $1,540 |
| Belmont-Redwood Shores Public School Foundation | Matching contribution made by employee of yelp, in | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeremy Richard Stoppelman
- Joseph Jed Nachman
- Miriam Warren
- David Schwarzbach
- Shirley McLaughlin
Questions people ask
Does The Yelp Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Yelp Foundation give?
$933,765 in tax year 2024, across 644 grants, with a typical grant of $150.
Who runs The Yelp Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeremy Richard Stoppelman (Director), Joseph Jed Nachman (President), Miriam Warren (Chairperson) and David Schwarzbach (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Yelp Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, youth programs and education.