NXTHVN Inc
NXTHVN's mission is to play a central role in the training and development of the next generation of professional artist, foster the retention of highly skilled professional art talent, and ultimately serve as a catalyst in helping new haven become a world class sustainable arts community.
NXTHVN Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $19,260,849
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,637,719
- -29.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $3,482,700
- -16.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who NXTHVN Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $20K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beulah Heights First Pentecostal Church New Haven, CT | To provide provide food and food security to the community surrounding nxthvn. | $10,000 |
| Varick Memorial Ame Zion Church New Haven, CT | To provide provide food and food security to the community surrounding nxthvn. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,260,849 | $1,637,719 | $3,482,700 | — | — |
| 2024 | $20,874,509 | $2,313,282 | $4,189,149 | — | — |
| 2023 | $21,731,832 | $5,786,629 | $3,964,726 | — | — |
| 2022 | $18,606,468 | $2,898,729 | $2,408,198 | $20,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | $17,933,474 | $3,738,100 | $1,731,614 | $20,000 | 1 |
| 2018 | $346,812 | $218,307 | $61,972 | — | — |
About NXTHVN Inc
Based on IRS filings
NXTHVN Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New Haven, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $19.3M in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
NXTHVN Inc is led by Titus Kaphar, President since 2021 (on filings since 2018); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Titus Kaphar
President
Chairperson & President → President, 2021
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Price
Chairman of the Board
Chairman of the Board & Treasurer → Chairman of the Board, 2021
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Shor
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Susman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anita Blanchard
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Boyd
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Everette Taylor
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hassan Smith
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Williams
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelvin Lee Beachum
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sheila D. Lipsey
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne McFayden
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kalia Brooks
Executive Director - Former
Director of Programs & Exhibitions → Director of Programs & E, 2024
Director of Programs & E → Executive Director - Former, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $168K (2025)
Bennet H. Grutman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Pamela Franks (2018–2024) — Director
- Former: Kyle Wood (2023–2024) — Previous Executive Director
- Former: Quintin Knox (2024) — Director of Facilities
- Former: Jock Reynolds (2018–2021) — Director
- Former: Nico Wheadon (2021) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $168K, to Kalia Brooks (Executive Director - Former).
Frequently asked questions about NXTHVN Inc
How large is NXTHVN Inc?
NXTHVN Inc reported $19.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is NXTHVN Inc?
NXTHVN Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New Haven, CT. It holds $19.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does NXTHVN Inc operate?
NXTHVN Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is NXTHVN Inc's EIN?
NXTHVN Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0601747. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS July 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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