Taliesin Nexus
To promote assistance, charity, and education among the general public regarding film, filmmaking, documentaries and other media, and through workshops, training programs, networking, grants and a variety of other means. for continuation
Taliesin Nexus at a glance
- Revenue (2022)
- $12,733
- -97.8% vs 2021
- Net investment income (2022)
- $1
- -97.1% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $35,374
- -97.3% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Taliesin Nexus funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
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 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2019) to $999K (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $999K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emergent Order Foundation Austin, TX | Fiscal sponsorship of educational storytelling activities | $805,500 |
| Foundation for Economic Education Atlanta, GA | Grant for Freedom Writers Program | $193,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $12,733 | $35,374 | — | — | $1 |
| 2021 | $23,556 | $581,594 | $1,300,389 | $999,000 | 2 | $34 |
| 2020 | $755,535 | $2,055,054 | $1,521,419 | — | — | $143 |
| 2019 | $555,979 | $1,216,206 | $1,732,447 | $90,000 | 1 | $347 |
About Taliesin Nexus
Based on IRS filings
Taliesin Nexus is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. Net investment income was $1.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Taliesin Nexus is led by Patrick Reasonover, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Patrick Reasonover
President
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $0 (2022)
Frazer Rice
Chairman
Chair → Chairman, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Bower
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Tren
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John Guido (2019) — Chief Operating Officer Partial Year
- Former: Kenneth Rice (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $10K, to Patrick Reasonover (President).
Frequently asked questions about Taliesin Nexus
What is Taliesin Nexus?
Taliesin Nexus is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Angeles, CA.
Where does Taliesin Nexus operate?
Taliesin Nexus has awarded grants in California, Georgia, Texas.
What is Taliesin Nexus's EIN?
Taliesin Nexus's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4737588. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 16, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2022
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