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$127,500 Awarded Through Collaborative Giving

Dec 17, 2025

How Giving Circles Democratized Funding for Local Nonprofits Through the Close the Gap Campaign

In 2025, Grapevine and Nextdoor Foundation teamed up to help Giving Circles across the country Close the Gap for small, community-rooted nonprofits. Through this partnership, $127,500 in total matching funds was awarded to grassroots organizations endorsed by their local Giving Circles.

The campaign was designed to strengthen nonprofits doing critical work on the ground by providing two types of funding:

Matching Grants (up to $2,000 per Giving Circle)
Eligible nonprofits with annual budgets under $2 million received a matching grant on top of what their nominating Giving Circle raised for them. These organizations received funds that helped close resource gaps and accelerate their impact in the community.
Bonus Impact Grants (5 grants of $10,000 each)
These additional awards recognized nonprofits with exceptional community endorsement, strong alignment with local needs, or significant potential for expanded impact.

Together, these funds strengthened organizations doing essential work in areas like mental health, housing, food security, youth development, education, animal welfare, immigrant and refugee support, environmental stewardship, and more.

2025 Close the Gap Impact Snapshot

In total, the Close the Gap campaign:

Distributed $77,500 through matching grants
Distributed $50,000 through Bonus Impact Grants
Funded 54 nonprofits across the country
Engaged 47 Giving Circles who nominated local organizations
Reached 24 states and the Washington DC region through community participation

This nationwide participation reflects the growing reach of community-driven philanthropy and the shared commitment to strengthening small, local organizations.

Below is a full recap of the nonprofits funded through Close the Gap in 2025 and the Giving Circles that nominated them.

Local Nonprofits Funded Through Close the Gap in 2025

A Place for Hannah
Nominated by: Women for Good | Valley of the Sun (AZ)
Supports women transitioning out of incarceration with behavioral health services, education, and community reentry resources.
Ann’s Heart
Nominated by: 100 Women of Phoenixville (PA)
Operates a community campus that fills service gaps and partners with nonprofits to support neighbors in need.
Annie's Choice Foundation for Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Nominated by: 100 Women Who Care North Palm Beach (FL)
Prevents teen suicide through outreach, hope anchored guidance, and expanded access to care.
Avalon Family Charities, Bridging Freedom, Honey’s Mini Therapy Adventures, The Bautista Project
Nominated by: Tampa Women For Good (FL)
Collectively support equine therapy, veteran aid, anti-trafficking services, and therapeutic visits with mini horses.
Back to Basics Inc
Nominated by: 100 Women Who Care North Palm Beach (FL)
Provides school uniforms, shoes, and essentials so children can attend school with dignity.
Bellas Angels
Nominated by: 100+ Women Who Care – South Palm Beach (FL)
Supports children with lifelong physical disabilities and fills gaps not covered by insurance.
Bountiful Cities Project
Nominated by: 100+ Women Who Care Asheville (NC)
A hub for urban agriculture, food education, community gardens, and local food access.
Breaking the Barriers
Nominated by: 100 Women Who Care Broward (FL)
A grassroots mental health engagement and advocacy organization that reduces stigma, promotes suicide prevention, and expands access to education and support.
Bring It Push It Own It
Nominated by: Fort Wayne Women for Good (IN)
Empowers youth through mentorship, leadership skills, and long standing community support.
Business Professionals of America (Alamogordo High School Chapter)
Nominated by: 100 Women Who Care Alamogordo (NM)
Develops student leaders through professional growth, service, and skill building.
CardioStart International
Nominated by: Treatment Not Chains (FL/OR)
Sends medical missions and donated supplies to underserved countries while reducing local medical waste.
Caring and Sharing of South Walton County
Nominated by: 100 Men Who Care – Emerald Coast (FL)
Supports hundreds of families with food and nutrition resources.
CASA for Lancaster County
Nominated by: Lincoln Women for Good (NE)
Supports volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children, ensuring their needs are met and cases move efficiently.
CASA of the River Region
Nominated by: Women Igniting Change in Kentuckiana (KY)
Recruits and trains volunteers who advocate for children experiencing abuse or neglect in the juvenile court system.
Christian Friends Of New Americans
Nominated by: 100 St. Louisans Who Care (MO)
Supports immigrant and refugee families through health, education, and practical support.
Code4Outdoor Inc
Nominated by: Colorado Springs Women in Business for Good (CO)
Improves mental health for first responders through outdoor activities and community building.
Collaborate Cleveland
Nominated by: In This Together: A Giving Circle for Women & Girls (OH)
Funds grassroots women leaders and advances gender equity through policy advocacy and systems change.
Creole Resources
Nominated by: Spokane for Good (WA)
Supports the Haitian community in Spokane County with empowerment programs and community connection.
Early Math and Language Initiative
Nominated by: 100+ Women Who Care Southern Maine (ME)
Provides early math and language learning support to young children from low income families.
Ethos Literacy
Nominated by: 100 Women Albuquerque (NM)
Provides free literacy, English, math, and skills based tutoring for adults and teens.
FABSCRAP INC
Nominated by: FABSCRAP INC (FAB Friends) (NY)
Diverts commercial textile waste from landfills and transforms it into creative and educational opportunities through reclaimed materials and volunteer engagement.
Family Justice Center Foundation of Idaho (Camp Hope Idaho)
Nominated by: 100 Women for Good Boise (ID)
Supports a healing summer camp for youth affected by abuse.
Family Life Services
Nominated by: 100 Women Who Care Colorado Springs (CO)
Serves single moms escaping domestic violence with housing and trauma informed support.
Family Promise of Southern NH
Nominated by: 100 Women Who Care – Spread the Love (NH)
Helps families avoid homelessness by focusing on stabilization and preventing shelter entry.
Food for Thought
Nominated by: 100 Men Who Care – Emerald Coast (FL)
Ensures students from low income families receive the nutrition they need to thrive in school.
Friends of Scarlett Mitchell Woods
Nominated by: Ann Arbor Guys for Good (MI)
A volunteer group maintaining a 90 acre public forest by caring for trails and natural spaces.
Garbage Gals
Nominated by: Chicago Professional Women for Good (IL)
A woman run nonprofit organizing neighborhood cleanups, textile diversion, electronics recycling, and youth sustainability programming.
Giving Hope & Help
Nominated by: 100+ Women Who Care, Kansas City (MO)
Supports domestic violence survivors, ends period poverty, empowers students, and uplifts cancer patients through community based outreach.
Grand Traverse Industries – Mancelona
Nominated by: 100 Women Who Care Elk Rapids Area (MI)
Provides employment and skill building for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Growing Hope
Nominated by: Ann Arbor Women for Good (MI)
Improves access to healthy food and supports small food based businesses through community growing and a commercial kitchen.
H.E.A.R.T.S. Helping Each Adolescent Reach Their Spark BUMP Inc.
Nominated by: SOAR Collective (NC)
Support teen parents with culturally grounded care and empower Black and Brown youth through arts based leadership.
Ivy League Youth Sports Academy
Nominated by: Omaha Professional Women for Good (NE)
Provides sports training, mentorship, and skill building for young athletes, especially girls.
Junior League of Yakima
Nominated by: 100 Women Who Care Yakima County (WA)
Hosts a leadership summit for middle school girls focused on confidence, collaboration, and healthy relationships.
Kzoo Valley Ambucs
Nominated by: Women Who Care of Kalamazoo County (MI)
Funds adaptive tricycles so people with physical or cognitive challenges can experience movement and independence.
Lancaster Farm Sanctuary
Nominated by: Lancaster County Women for Good (PA)
Rescues farmed animals, offers healing space, and raises awareness about animal welfare and environmental connections.
Lend a Hand Senior Assistance Incorporated
Nominated by: 100+ Guys Who Give Tucson (AZ)
Assists seniors aging alone with transportation, home tasks, groceries, and companionship.
Mainers for Humane Immigration
Nominated by: Gather & Give | Maine (ME)
Provides meaningful support to immigration detainees and asylum seekers.
Oncology And Kids
Nominated by: San Diego Women's Giving Network (CA)
Helps children with cancer and their families heal through community, connection, and meaningful experiences.
Parkinson Education and Support Group of Southern Delaware
Nominated by: 100 women who care southern Delaware (DE)
Provides exercise, support, and connection for people living with Parkinson’s disease.
Pawsitively 4 Pink
Nominated by: Worcester Women for Good (MA)
Provides financial and emotional support to women with breast cancer, especially those from underserved communities.
Runners Refuge Alamogordo Chapter
Nominated by: 100 Women Who Care Alamogordo (NM)
Serves unhoused neighbors with food, clothing, and counseling, and supports local communities during disasters.
Ruthless Kindness
Nominated by: Santa Rosa Women for Good (CA)
Supports survivors of domestic violence by offering veterinary care and fostering for their pets, removing a major barrier to seeking safety.
Sophie's Circle, Inc.
Nominated by: Volusia County Women Who Care (FL)
Supports animals awaiting their forever homes and provides resources to keep pets with the families who love them.
Spur Local Inc.
Nominated by: Next Gen Giving Circle (DC region)
Strengthens small community nonprofits through fundraising, training, and connection.
Stepping Stone Housing, Inc.
Nominated by: 100+ Women Who Care Lincoln County Maine (ME)
A volunteer run program offering affordable housing and support for individuals earning less than a living wage.
Street Hope TN
Nominated by: 100 Women Who Care Knoxville (TN)
Works to eliminate child trafficking and supports safe healing environments for affected youth.
Teens to Trails
Nominated by: Gather & Give | Maine (ME)
Supports environmental conservation and teen mental health by connecting youth to nature.
The Accompaniment and Sanctuary Coalition of Colorado Springs
Nominated by: Colorado Springs Women in Business for Good (CO)
Supports immigrants with legal, financial, healthcare, and housing resources.
The Soul Project
Nominated by: South Shore Women Gather for Good (MA)
Builds confidence and community for girls and women through inclusive programming, including dedicated programs for girls with intellectual disabilities.
Village Institute, Inc
Nominated by: Aurora Area Women for Good (CO)
Supports immigrant and refugee families through community connection, resources, and multigenerational support.
Voices for Children
Nominated by: 100+ Women Who Care Yakima County (WA)
Provides Buddy Bags filled with comfort and personal items so children in the dependency system do not move with belongings in trash bags.
We Care (Benton County Council of Religious Organizations)
Nominated by: We Care (Corvallis-Benton County Council of Religious Organizations) (OR)
Provides one time emergency support to prevent evictions, utility shutoffs, and crises.
Women’s Housing Coalition
Nominated by: 100 Women Albuquerque (NM)
Provides supportive housing, life skills, and education for low income families headed by single women.
WOW! Children's Museum
Nominated by: Broomfield 100 Women Who Care (CO)
Offers hands on learning experiences for children and families, with a focus on access for low income families.

Bonus Impact Grants

As part of the $127,500 in total Close the Gap matching funds, the campaign also awarded five Bonus Impact Grants of $10,000 each. These awards recognized nonprofits that demonstrated exceptional community endorsement, strong alignment with local needs, or the potential for significant expanded impact.

Bonus Impact Grantees

Annie's Choice Foundation for Suicide Awareness and Prevention
A Place for Hannah
Garbage Gals
Mainers for Humane Immigration
Pawsitively 4 Pink

Closing the Gap Together

Close the Gap highlights what's possible when neighbors come together to identify and support local nonprofits doing critical work. Local Giving Circles on Grapevine identified small but mighty nonprofits, and Nextdoor Foundation matched their generosity to extend that impact even further.

This collective effort from Giving Circles, neighbors, Grapevine, and Nextdoor Foundation helped close funding gaps for local organizations supporting stronger and more connected communities.

If you are interested in joining a Giving Circle or starting one for your own neighborhood, you can explore Giving Circles on Grapevine and be part of the next wave of community led impact.