Nextdoor Foundation
Building stronger, kinder, and more connected communities.
About
The Nextdoor Foundation was founded to support local initiatives driven by trusted nonprofits and leaders directly making a big, positive impact in their communities. Through collaborations with partners and other 501(c)(3) we identify and support deserving initiatives that help build and strengthen community amongst neighbors.
At the Nextdoor Foundation 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.
Fund 1: Deployed. Exploring Fund 2
The Nextdoor Foundation continues to explore ways to invest in local communities. For partnership inquiries or to share an opportunity, get in touch at press@nextdoor.com.

Founding 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.
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.
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.
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.
