Nextdoor Foundation
Nextdoor Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its grants include support for a community-table initiative and general and unrestricted grants to fire and rescue organizations.
Nextdoor Foundation at a glance
In short: Nextdoor Foundation gave $361K across 89 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $361,499
- +677.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 89
- -4.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,062
- +712.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $295,223
- -54.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Nextdoor Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 420 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nextdoor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was NYC Next Inc ($150K). Together the top 10 received $243K.
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 180 grants of 182 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in New York received 44% of grant dollars, those in Virginia received 22%, and those in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Maryland received 6%, 4%, and 4%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 89 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nextdoor Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2024) to $361K (2025). In 2025 it made 89 grants totaling $361K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYC Next Inc New York, NY | The Longest Table | $150,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA | Groundwork, UK | $68,500 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Volunteer Fire Council Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Texsar Inc Wimberley, TX | General & Unrestricted | $3,333 |
| The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Kerrville, TX | General & Unrestricted | $3,333 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $3,333 |
| Adell-Whitt Volunteer Fire Department Whitt, TX | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Anderson County Volunteer Fire Department Medford Rocky Top, TN | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Ashaway Volunteer Fire Association Ashaway, RI | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation stated that it has no plans for dissolution. It also reported that its 2025 distributions from sources other than current income totaled $361,499 and resulted in a substantial contraction of assets.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $295,223 | $132,119 | $491,881 | $361,499 | 89 | $488,976 | $388,924 | $19,126 |
| 2024 | $654,985 | $3,936 | $106,360 | $46,500 | 93 | $106,260 | $3,936 | $37,956 |
| 2023 | $757,409 | $1,463 | $15,054 | — | — | $14,959 | $1,368 | $38,534 |
| 2022 | $771,000 | $773,478 | $2,478 | — | — | — | — | $5,956 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nextdoor Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated aim is to support local initiatives led by nonprofits and community leaders that strengthen connections among neighbors. Its 2025 grants included a grant for “The Longest Table” and general and unrestricted grants to fire departments and other organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 89 grants totaling $361,499. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $150,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest grants included $150,000 to NYC NEXT INC for “The Longest Table” and $68,500 to Charities Aid Foundation America for “Groundwork, UK.” Other listed grants included $5,000 to the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and $5,000 to the National Volunteer Fire Council, both for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kelsey Grady as president; Sophia Schwartz as director, secretary, and treasurer; and Nirav Tolia as director.
Nextdoor Foundation is led by Kelsey Grady, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kelsey Grady
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nirav Tolia
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sophia Schwartz
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: John Orta (2021–2024) — Director, Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Sarah Friar (2021–2024) — Director & President
- Former: Shireen Santosham (2023–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Nextdoor Foundation
How much does Nextdoor Foundation give each year?
Nextdoor Foundation gave $361K across 89 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 93 grants.
What is Nextdoor Foundation's typical grant size?
Nextdoor Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $4,062, across 89 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nextdoor Foundation give grants?
Nextdoor Foundation's top state is New York, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (22%) and Pennsylvania (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Nextdoor Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of Nextdoor Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (87 of 89) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nextdoor Foundation's largest grantees?
Nextdoor Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include NYC Next Inc ($150,000), Charities Aid Foundation America ($68,500) and Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nextdoor Foundation?
Nextdoor Foundation reported $295K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $489K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nextdoor Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to support local initiatives led by nonprofits and community leaders that strengthen connections among neighbors. Its 2025 grants included a grant for “The Longest Table” and general and unrestricted grants to fire departments and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nextdoor Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nextdoor Foundation's EIN?
Nextdoor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2126755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Nextdoor Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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