Nexus Family Healing
Nexus Family Healing is committed to addressing youth mental health issues, healing childhood trauma, and providing solutions that lead to physical safety, mental well-being, and permanency for all of our youth and families. Our mission: changing the course of a child's life by stabilizing families and strengthening mental health.
Nexus Family Healing at a glance
In short: Nexus Family Healing gave $800K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $800K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $800,000
- +201.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $800,000
- +201.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $800,000
- Total assets
- $69,795,496
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Nexus Family Healing funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nexus Diversified Community Services ($800K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $265K (2023) to $800K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $800K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nexus Diversified Community Services Plymouth, MN | General Operational Support | $800,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69,795,496 | $99,124,546 | $96,413,341 | $800,000 | 1 | $53,704 |
| 2023 | $67,906,414 | $80,814,766 | $78,244,468 | $265,000 | 1 | $15,802 |
| 2022 | $59,126,296 | $73,427,998 | $72,615,007 | $600,000 | 1 | $10,797 |
| 2021 | $34,407,797 | $66,032,959 | $65,074,471 | — | — | $20,184 |
| 2020 | $35,289,141 | $63,127,250 | $61,547,480 | — | — | $-83,310 |
About Nexus Family Healing
Based on IRS filings
Nexus Family Healing is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Plymouth, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $69.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $800K. Net investment income was $54K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nexus Family Healing is led by Michelle Murray, CEO & President on every filing since 2020; 17 of 32 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michelle Murray
CEO & President
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$406K (2020) → $614K (2024)
Mary A Berg
Executive Director -
Executive Director & Indian Oaks → Executive Director -, 2024
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$179K (2020) → $165K (2024)
Jamie Kozma
Executive Director
Executive Director & Onarga → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
39 hrs/week
$141K (2023) → $160K (2024)
Lisa Bjergaard
Board Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason C. Dunning
Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
Director of Financial Planning → Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, 2024
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$157K (2020) → $186K (2024)
Cyndi Lesher
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeri Quest
Director
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2022
Board Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Barnhart
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mette McLoughlin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Devine
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Freisinger
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chief Booker Hodges
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqui Mason
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Clubb
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Herald Browne
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Reuben Moore
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer L. Vanzandt
Vice President of Marketing & Strategy
Senior Director of Marketing & Committee → Senior Director of Marketing, 2022
Senior Director of Marketing → Vice President of Marketing & Strategy, 2024
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$128K (2020) → $183K (2024)
Jennifer McIntosh
Chief Hr Officer
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$273K (2020) → $384K (2024)
Kenneth D. Varble
Vice President of Accounting
Controller → Vice President of Accounting, 2024
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$136K (2020) → $183K (2024)
Margaret A. Vimont
Chief Growth Officer
Vice President of Strategy & Service Development → Chief Growth Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$234K (2020) → $342K (2024)
Paula J. Minske
Chief Clinical Officer
Vice President of Clinical Services → Chief Clinical Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$186K (2020) → $294K (2024)
Scott McGuire
Chief Financial Officer
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$271K (2020) → $432K (2024)
Joelene Evenson
Vice President of Philanthropy
Senior Director of Nexus Foundation → Vice President of Philanthropy, 2024
On filings since 2021
39 hrs/week
$130K (2021) → $169K (2024)
Shannon R. Amundson
Executive Dir-Nexus-Mille Lacs Family Healing
Executive Director & Mille Lacs → Executive Dir-Nexus-Mille Lacs Family Healing, 2024
On filings since 2021
39 hrs/week
$145K (2021) → $187K (2024)
Nicole R. Mucheck
Executive Dir-Foster, Adopt & Community
Regional Director & Kindred → Executive Dir-Foster, Adopt & Community, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$166K (2022) → $200K (2024)
Rashone Franklin
Vice President of Learning & Culture
Executive Director of Education → Vice President of Learning & Culture, 2024
On filings since 2023
39 hrs/week
$156K (2023) → $180K (2024)
Dale H. Lozo
Chief Information Officer
New on the 2024 filing
39 hrs/week
$212K (2024)
Karen Wolf
Executive Dir-Nexus-Gerard Family Healing
New on the 2024 filing
39 hrs/week
$187K (2024)
Roberta J. Kochevar
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2024 filing
39 hrs/week
$381K (2024)
Scott Lynch
Board Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Board Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Ballinger
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Anthony Bass (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Scott Humphrey (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Karen WolfExecutive (2021–2023) — Director & Gerard Academy
- Former: Margaret A VimontVP of (2021–2023) — Strategy & Service Development
- Former: Mary A BergExecutive (2021–2023) — Director & Indian Oaks Academy
- Former: Roberta KochevarChief (2021–2023) — Officer of Child & Family Services
- Former: Booker Hodges (2023) — Director
- Former: Nicole Mucheck-Executive Dir (2023) — Of Foster, Adopt & Community Svcs
- Former: Greg Sanders (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Haydon (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Paul Zimmer (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Scott LynchDirector (2022) — April & Secretary · Filing note: Thru
- Former: Jeri QuestVice Chair (2021) — Dec. & Board Chair · Filing note: Thru
- Former: Lisa BjergaardDirector (2021) — Dec. & Vice Chair · Filing note: Thru
- Former: Alyssa Carlson (2020) — Director of Human Resources
- Former: Dennis E Wiley (2020) — Executive Director & Onarga Academy
- Former: Jim Leste (2020) — Director
- Former: Karen Wolf Executive (2020) — Director & Gerard Academy
- Former: Kent Kogler (2020) — Senior Director of It
- Former: Michael Vekich (2020) — Director
- Former: Roberta Kochevar Chief Officer (2020) — Of Child & Family Services
- Former: Victor Patterson (2020) — Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $614K, to Dr Michelle Murray (CEO & President). 17 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Nexus Family Healing
How much does Nexus Family Healing give each year?
Nexus Family Healing gave $800K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $265K across 1 grant.
How large is Nexus Family Healing?
Nexus Family Healing reported $69.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $99.1M.
What is Nexus Family Healing?
Nexus Family Healing is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Plymouth, MN. It holds $69.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Nexus Family Healing operate?
Nexus Family Healing has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Nexus Family Healing's EIN?
Nexus Family Healing's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1419064. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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