The Yelp Foundation
The Yelp Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2011 as the charitable arm of Yelp Inc. Based in San Francisco, California, the foundation was created with one percent of Yelp company equity to support charitable organizations and activities addressing local community needs. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has distributed more than $7 million to charity since its founding.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$886K
+2.8% YoY
Grant Count
644
-3.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
+6.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Yelp Foundation's mission is to support charitable organizations and activities addressing the needs of local communities, including:
- Access to information
- Education
- Local economic development
- Freedom of expression
- Promoting a culture of philanthropy among Yelp Inc. employees
Grantmaking
The foundation accomplishes its charitable goals through two primary mechanisms:
How to Apply
The foundation invites 501(c)(3) organizations to submit information about upcoming grant opportunities through its website. Interested organizations can register to be notified when grant contests are launched.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- California
- New York
- Arizona
Grantmaking reaches organizations across 43 states, with the foundation having supported 1,084 unique organizations. Recent grant initiatives have specifically targeted nonprofits in San Francisco, Chicago, Washington D.C., New York, and Phoenix.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $6,150,024
- Total revenues: $718,875
- Total expenses: $948,170
- Number of employees: 0
As of December 2023:
- Total assets: $8,560,000
- Total revenues: $695,000
- Total expenses: $863,000
The foundation is funded through Yelp stock, with the endowment's impact continuing to multiply over time. The foundation now holds millions of dollars in assets, allowing it to make substantial grants annually.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board Members:
- Miriam Warren (Chairperson)
- Jeremy Stoppelman
- Jed Nachman
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Richard Stoppelman | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Joseph Jed Nachman | President | 0.5 | — |
| Miriam Warren | Chairperson | 4 | — |
| David Schwarzbach | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| Shirley McLaughlin | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation actively distributes grants to nonprofits addressing community needs. Recent grant recipients have included organizations focused on literacy, small business growth, and other local community initiatives. The foundation maintains an active presence and continues to launch grant contests targeting nonprofits in key markets.
Yelp Foundation Gives $675,000 in Grants to 15 Local NonprofitsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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