Nextdoor Foundation
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About
The Nextdoor Foundation was founded to uplift and strengthen local communities by supporting people and causes that truly make a difference. Through collaborations with other 501(c)(3) nonprofits, the foundation identifies and supports deserving individuals, small businesses, and neighborhood initiatives. The foundation appreciates the contributions of Nextdoor’s co-founders, board of directors, and executive team.We believe small gifts can inspire and empower new leaders across the country, and the world, to deepen our connections to each other and inspire kinder communities.
2025 Volunteer Fire Department Fund
The Nextdoor Foundation will distribute grants to 100 volunteer fire departments throughout the United States this year in our continued effort to support first responders and communities across the nation and provide much-needed resources and assistance to these vital services.
These $1,500 grants will be distributed amongst the departments equally to support operations, purchase necessary equipment, and enhance their ability to serve and protect. These departments risk it all to safeguard lives, property, and the environment, and the Nextdoor Foundation is proud to support their critical role in our communities!
If your department was selected to participate, please fill out our Grant Acceptance Form by April 30, 2025 to receive this grant. If you have questions, email Gillian at GBergeron@nextdoor.com
Grant acceptance form link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1NXt9511hWt2bvi_0EeXaYaCYL90yNvOmLm5XWrEnm2c/preview
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About the team
Donors
Sarah Leary
Co-founder of Nextdoor
Sarah Leary
Co-founder of Nextdoor
Sarah Leary is an experienced technology entrepreneur who has started or built multiple companies over the last twenty years. Most recently, she co-founded Nextdoor, the free and private social network for neighborhoods, where she served as Vice President of Marketing, International and Operations.
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Prakash Janakiraman
Co-founder of Nextdoor
Prakash Janakiraman
Co-founder of Nextdoor
Prakash is Nextdoor’s Co-Founder, formerly Chief Architect, and Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). Prakash previously led engineering teams for Google Maps. Prior to that, Prakash was at Shopping.com, Epinions, and Excite@Home.
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Sarah Friar
CEO of Nextdoor
Sarah Friar
CEO of Nextdoor
Sarah Friar is the CEO of Nextdoor. She sits on the board of Walmart and the advisory board of HOPE Global. She is the co-founder and board member of the nonprofit Ladies Who Launch.
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Bill Gurley
Board Member of Nextdoor
Bill Gurley
Board Member of Nextdoor
Bill Gurley has spent over 20 years as a general partner at Benchmark. In addition to serving on Nextdoor’s board of directors, Bill serves on the board of Stitch Fix as well as several other private companies.
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