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    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.

     

    Our Impact

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    The Dallas Place at the Table Initiative

    The Nextdoor Foundation partnered with Dallas-based Neighbor’s Table to gift 10 trusted, hyper-local Dallas organizations with a handcrafted farmhouse-style Neighbor’s Table to anchor shared meals, community conversations, and meaningful connection. 

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    2026 New Year Neighborhood Hero Grant

    Nextdoor Foundation awarded grants of up to $5,000 to 50 local nonprofit Neighborhood Hero organizations throughout the United States to help them start the new year off strong. These grantees do important, consistent work to make a tangible difference in their communities everyday, and we were honored to support their work.

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    The Longest Table

    The Nextdoor Foundation proudly supports The Longest Table, a community-building initiative designed to turn strangers into neighbors. By gathering neighbors for a shared meal at a single, extensive table, the event sparks open conversation and forges genuine connections.

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    Volunteer Fire Department Fund

    The Nextdoor Foundation awarded $1,500 grants to 100 volunteer fire departments across the U.S. in our continued effort to support first responders and communities across the nation and provide much-needed resources and assistance to these vital services. 

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    “Close The Gap” Campaign

    The Nextdoor Foundation partnered with Grapevine.org on the “Close the Gap” campaign, distributing a total of $125,000 in matching funds to Grapevine Giving Circles throughout the U.S., so they can make an even bigger impact in their communities this year.

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    Responding to Crisis

    The Foundation donated $10,000 to aid those affected by the devastating July 2025 floods in Texas. Through our partnership with Givsly, these funds go directly to trusted local organizations working on the ground – ensuring urgent support reaches the hardest-hit communities as quickly as possible.

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    Nextdoor Foundation Donates $70K CAD to Food Banks Canada

    As people in Canada struggle with food insecurity more than ever, the Nextdoor Foundation donated $70,000 CAD to Food Banks Canada to address this growing issue through the holidays and into the new year.

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    Nextdoor Foundation Partners with Groundwork Yorkshire

    The Nextdoor  Foundation donated $50,000 to Groundwork, a charity supporting communities in need of a helping hand – taking practical action to create a fair and green future in which people, places,and nature thrive. The donation will be shared amongst five sites across the UK.

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    Viola Volunteer Fire Department
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    Founding Donors

    Nirav Tolia

    Co-founder of Nextdoor

    Nirav Tolia

    Co-founder of Nextdoor

    Nirav Tolia is a Co-Founder of Nextdoor and was previously its Chief Executive Officer. Prior to Nextdoor, Nirav was Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of both Fanbase and Epinions. He has also had positions at Benchmark, Shopping.com and Yahoo! Inc.

    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.