Nexus Community Partners
Nexus' mission is to build more engaged and powerful communities by supporting community building initiatives that expand community wealth and foster social and human capital.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$46.6M
-9.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$152K
-95.8% YoY
Grant Count
2
-88.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$76K
-64.7% YoY
About Nexus Community Partners
Based on IRS filings
Nexus Community Partners is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAINT PAUL, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $46.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $152K. Net investment income was $2.1M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $46,567,295 | $51,545,050 | $11,964,843 |
| Revenue | $5,509,575 | $54,170,214 | $3,363,856 |
| Expenses | $10,510,990 | $14,803,884 | $6,498,107 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,105,433 | $1,439,834 | $150,336 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Nexus Community Partners
NCP Open Road Fund Grant
NEXUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Amount
Approximately US $50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
North Star Black Cooperative Fellowship Grant
NEXUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Amount
US $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Rhythmic Sabbatical Fellowship Grant
NEXUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include TruArtSpeaks ($125,000), In Sisterhood We Brunch ($26,729).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| In Sisterhood We Brunch Minneapolis, MN | General Operating | $26,729 |
| TruArtSpeaks Saint Paul, MN | General Operating | $125,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repa Mekha | President and CEO | 32 | $291,381 |
| Chalonne Faleke | Vice President of Operations | 32 | $127,744 |
| Danielle Mkali | Senior Director of Community Trust Fund | 32 | $118,145 |
| Theresa Gardella | Vice President of Programs | 32 | $130,445 |
| Patience Ferguson | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Niila Hebert | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Amy Morris | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Nasser Mussa | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Funlola Otukoya | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Megan Teare | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Theo Rose | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Carl Crawford | Board Co-Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Brian Voerding | Board Co-Chair | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nexus Community Partners?
Nexus Community Partners is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAINT PAUL, MN. It holds $46.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Nexus Community Partners?
As of 2024, Nexus Community Partners holds $46.6M in total assets with $5.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $152K in 2024.
Where does Nexus Community Partners operate?
Nexus Community Partners has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota.
What size grants does Nexus Community Partners award?
In 2024, Nexus Community Partners awarded 2 grants totaling $152K — an average of about $76K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Nexus Community Partners's EIN?
Nexus Community Partners's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0658898. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Browse active grant opportunities in Nexus Community Partners's focus areas in our free grants database
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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