The Yelp Foundation
San Francisco, California · EIN 454001403 · Private foundation
The Yelp Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.8M in grants paid and $8.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 4,043 individual grants from this funder — $7.0M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for faith-based (jewish). This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Yelp Foundation funds
The Yelp Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (jewish), food & agriculture, health care, housing & homelessness, k-12 education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, women girls, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Gofundmeorg contribution to charitable organization | Redwood City, CA | $500K | 2020 |
| Equal Justice Initiative contribution to charitable organization | Montgomery, AL | $250K | 2020 |
| NAACP Legal Defense Fund contribution to charitable organization | New York, NY | $250K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Yelp Foundation
The Yelp Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at yelpfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Yelp Foundation
- Does The Yelp Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Yelp Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Yelp Foundation fund?
- The Yelp Foundation's grants focus on faith-based (jewish). Example recipients include 2020 Gofundmeorg, Equal Justice Initiative, NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Yelp Foundation give in grants?
- The Yelp Foundation reported $2.8M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.0M over 4,043 grants.
- Where is The Yelp Foundation located?
- The Yelp Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 454001403.
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