Nusenda Foundation
Nusenda Foundation is a public charity that files Form 990 and is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Formed in 2013, it supports charitable and educational programs focused on financial literacy and capability, asset building, and improving the well-being of New Mexico residents.
Nusenda Foundation at a glance
In short: Nusenda Foundation gave $735K across 57 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in New Mexico. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $734,700
- +20.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 57
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,889
- +32.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,202
- Total assets
- $3,339,333
- +22.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (33 of 57, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nusenda Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 4100 Pan American Frwy Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87198
Phone: (505) 889-2528
Website: https://nusendafoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Nusenda Foundation
Who Nusenda Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of New Mexico Foundation Inc ($95K). Together the top 10 received $236K.
Grant Size Distribution
266 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 263 grants of 266 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico, 13% to recipients in Texas, and 2% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 57 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Nusenda Foundation open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 33 of 57 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $10K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $404K (2022) to $735K (2024). In 2024 it made 57 grants totaling $735K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico Foundation Inc Albuquerque, NM | Unm stem-h center and unm center for financial capability | $95,000 |
| Partners in Education Foundation for the Santa Fe Public Schools Santa Fe, NM | Artworks and Watershed Academy and Watershed Watch | $20,825 |
| Albuquerque Adult Learning Center Inc Albuquerque, NM | ABQ-ALC Operational Funding | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers-Big Sisters of El Paso Inc El Paso, TX | Big Futures | $15,000 |
| Changing Woman Initiative Albuquerque, NM | Corn pollen path: it begins in beauty, general operations funding for midwifery care and community engagement | $15,000 |
| Community Action Agency of Southern New Mexico Territory Las Cruces, NM | Kids Can Youth Entrepreneur Program | $15,000 |
| Council on Regional Economic Expansion Educational Dev Foundation El Paso, TX | Excelencia Scholarship for Future Educators-2025 | $15,000 |
| Dar a Luz Birth Health Center Los Ranchos, NM | Operational support in order to hire an experienced midwife | $15,000 |
| El Paso Community College Foundation El Paso, TX | Dual Credit Accelerate Toward Graduation | $15,000 |
| El Pasoans Fighting Hunger El Paso, TX | Emergency Food Distribution | $15,000 |
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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 | $3,339,333 | $1,565,802 | $854,495 | $734,700 | 57 | $101,029 |
| 2023 | $2,727,050 | $879,703 | $845,463 | $611,076 | 63 | $81,355 |
| 2022 | $2,397,539 | $532,049 | $887,301 | $404,380 | 48 | $36,635 |
| 2021 | $2,974,689 | $839,894 | $675,745 | $454,875 | 63 | $90,476 |
| 2020 | $2,801,140 | $392,376 | $1,089,131 | $483,584 | 35 | $35,622 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its charitable and educational activities promote effective philanthropic partnerships focused on financial literacy, capability and improvement, asset building, and products and services for lower-income and impoverished individuals and communities. It also supports civic, cultural, health, education, economic development, and diversification initiatives to enhance the well-being of New Mexico residents.
Through Community Rewards, members can direct contributions to five focus areas: education, healthcare, the arts, wildlife and environment, and community services and support.
The 2024 grants illustrate support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the University of New Mexico Foundation received funding for the UNM STEM-H Center and UNM Center for Financial Capability; the El Paso Community College Foundation received support for dual-credit acceleration; and El Pasoans Fighting Hunger received support for emergency food distribution. These grantees describe their own missions as advancing support for the University of New Mexico, promoting education and related college activities, and combating hunger through food distribution, respectively.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 57 grants totaling $734,700. Grants ranged from $5,125 to $95,000, with a median grant of $10,202.
The largest 2024 grant was $95,000 to the University of New Mexico Foundation for the UNM STEM-H Center and UNM Center for Financial Capability. Other notable grants included $20,825 to Partners in Education Foundation for the Santa Fe Public Schools for ArtWorks, Watershed Academy, and Watershed Watch; and $15,000 each to Albuquerque Adult Learning Center for operational funding, Big Brothers-Big Sisters of El Paso for Big Futures, and El Paso Community College Foundation for dual-credit acceleration toward graduation.
Organizations requesting support must submit an application and sign a Patriot Act compliance form at submission. At the end of the grant period, organizations must submit a program recipient questionnaire reaffirming that the grant was used as described in the application.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sara Keller as executive director and chair; Sarah Lopez as secretary; Daniel Meyer as vice chair; and Frank Gutierrez, June Manning, Leigh Anne Chavez, Nikki Bunch, and Deborah Conley as directors. Brandon Waldschmidt is listed as treasurer.
Nusenda Foundation is led by Sara Keller, Executive Director & Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sara Keller
Executive Director & Chair
Vice Chair → Executive Director & Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
June Manning
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leigh Anne Chavez
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Gutierrez
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Bunch
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Conley
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Lopez
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Meyer
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Waldschmidt
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Cindy Dees (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Michael Hoodless (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Chriselle Martinez (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Julie Fisher (2020) — Director
- Former: Robin Brule (2020) — Chair & Executive Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Nusenda Foundation
How much does Nusenda Foundation give each year?
Nusenda Foundation gave $735K across 57 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $611K across 63 grants.
What is Nusenda Foundation's typical grant size?
Nusenda Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,202, and its average grant was $12,889, across 57 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nusenda Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Nusenda Foundation give grants?
Nusenda Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albuquerque, NM (27 grants), Santa Fe, NM (9 grants), El Paso, TX (5 grants) and Taos, NM (3 grants).
Does Nusenda Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 21% of Nusenda Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 57) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Nusenda Foundation's largest grantees?
Nusenda Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of New Mexico Foundation Inc ($95,000), Partners in Education Foundation for the Santa Fe Public Schools ($20,825) and Albuquerque Adult Learning Center Inc ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nusenda Foundation?
Nusenda Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does Nusenda Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its charitable and educational activities promote effective philanthropic partnerships focused on financial literacy, capability and improvement, asset building, and products and services for lower-income and impoverished individuals and communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nusenda Foundation?
Nusenda Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check nusendafoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Nusenda Foundation's EIN?
Nusenda Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1284916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Nusenda Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 8, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/nusenda-foundation-morg_e2808b7b24944324960f7f8ce2d03dcb
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