Nexus Community Partners
- Assets
- $15.1m
- Revenue
- $10.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Saint Paul, MN
- Founding
- 03/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 30-0658898
Organization Overview
Nexus Community Partners is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Nexus Community Partners employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nexus Community Partners is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Nexus Community Partners generated $10.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Nexus Community Partners has awarded 36 individual grants totaling $788,500. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
NEXUS' WORK ENSURES THAT PEOPLE PARTICIPATE IN THE ECONOMIC, CIVIC AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES THAT IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNITIES AND ADVANCE RACIAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC EQUITY. NEXUS WORKS ON THE EAST SIDE OF ST. PAUL, IN NORTH AND SOUTH MINNEAPOLIS, AND IN THE BROADER TWIN CITIES REGION. NEXUS ADVANCES ITS MISSION BY FOCUSING ON THREE KEY ACTIVITIES: 1. STRENGTHENING ORGANIZATIONS: NEXUS BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF THE COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND THEIR LEADERS TO PROMOTE EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH FUNDING AND ON-THE-GROUND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. 2. DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES: NEXUS CREATES THE SPACE AND PROVIDES SUPPORT TO INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES THAT ADVANCE EQUITY AND SUSTAINABLE CHANGE. 3. ALIGNING AND AMPLIFYING RESOURCES: NEXUS INTENTIONALLY CONNECTS LOCAL EFFORTS TO BROADER REGIONAL INITIATIVES, LINKING NEIGHBORHOODS TO REGIONAL INSTITUTIONS, DECISION-MAKING AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE ASSET AND WEALTH BUILDING PROGRAM HELPS RESIDENTS BUILD A GREATER INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE WEALTH. NEXUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS WORKS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED GROUPS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO IMPLEMENT INITIATIVES THAT PROVIDE CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES.
THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM INCLUDES MULTIPLE CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES USED TO PROMOTE EXCLUDED RESIDENTS' PARTICIPATION. NEXUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS WORKS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED GROUPS AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO IMPLEMENT INITIATIVES THAT PROVIDE CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES IN COMMUNITY LIFE AND TO STRENGTHEN NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION EFFORTS. COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE ENGAGED IN EFFORTS TO RECOGNIZE AND BUILD THEIR OWN PERSONAL ASSETS AND POTENTIAL AND TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS TO CREATE A STRONGER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE WITHIN AND ACROSS NEIGHBORHOODS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Repa Mekha President And CEO | Officer | 40 | $199,019 |
Theresa Gardella Vice President Of Programs | 40 | $127,037 | |
Terri Thao Program Director | 40 | $108,379 | |
Trish Deanda Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Nasser Mussa Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jodi Bantley Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,086,179 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,086,179 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $187,160 |
| Investment income | $13,849 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,294,112 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $385,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $238,506 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,851 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,431,915 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $42,168 |
| Other employee benefits | $223,628 |
| Payroll taxes | $111,637 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,624 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $422,626 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $41,535 |
| Information technology | $54,970 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $126,674 |
| Travel | $5,222 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $46,377 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,679 |
| Insurance | $14,543 |
| All other expenses | $7,404 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,319,127 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $234,373 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $11,038,117 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,089,128 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,847 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $193,357 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $516,017 |
| Total assets | $15,080,839 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $49,992 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $516,017 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $566,009 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,493,334 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $13,021,496 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $15,080,839 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Nexus Community Partners has awarded $390,000 in support to 18 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: Asset and Wealth Building | $50,000 |
Annandale, MN PURPOSE: Asset and Wealth Building | $30,000 |
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: Asset and Wealth Building | $30,000 |
St Paul, MN PURPOSE: Asset and Wealth Building | $30,000 |
West Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: Asset and Wealth Building | $30,000 |
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: Asset and Wealth Building | $25,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Nexus Community Partners has recieved totaling $5,382,038.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bush Foundation St Paul, MN PURPOSE: NEXUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS WILL DEVELOP AND TEST A NEW MODEL FOR SUPPORTING HEALING AND WELLNESS FOR BIPOC RACIAL EQUITY LEADERS IN MINNESOTA THROUGH SABBATICALS. THIS 3.5-YEAR PROJECT WILL INCLUDE A COMMUNITY DESIGN PROCESS, PILOT IMPLEMENTATION AND GRADUAL FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF A PAID SABBATICALS PROGRAM. THE ULTIMATE AIM OF THIS WORK IS TO ADVANCE PROGRESS ON ISSUES OF RACIAL EQUITY IN MINNESOTA BY SUPPORTING LEADERS TO INVEST IN THEIR OWN WELLNESS AND REJUVENATION FOR THE WORK. | $3,150,000 |
Kendeda Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $606,668 |
Bush Foundation St Paul, MN PURPOSE: NEXUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS HAS BEEN SELECTED TO STEWARD A COMMUNITY TRUST FUND THAT WILL ADDRESS WEALTH DISPARITIES CAUSED BY HISTORIC RACIAL INJUSTICE BY INVESTING IN BLACK COMMUNITIES ACROSS OUR REGION. THIS DESIGN AND PLANNING GRANT WILL SUPPORT NEXUS TO DEVELOP THE PROGRAM THAT WILL DISTRIBUTE THE COMMUNITY TRUST FUND THROUGH GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS. NEXUS WILL ENGAGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND PARTNERS AS THEY DEVELOP THE GRANT PROGRAM. | $500,000 |
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Princeton, NJ PURPOSE: 78774 STRENGTHENING THE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR COMMUNI | $315,000 |
Bush Foundation St Paul, MN PURPOSE: THIS ECOSYSTEM GRANT PROVIDES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR NEXUS COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO HELP ADVANCE ITS CHARITABLE MISSION | $100,000 |
Target Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: RACIAL EQUITY | $100,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Society Of St Vincent De Paul- Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $592,562 | $17,408,500 |
Northland Foundation Duluth, MN | $110,895,270 | $27,913,272 |
David Lynch Foundation For Consciousness-Based Education And Fairfield, IA | $9,280,358 | $8,736,448 |
Steve Stricker American Family Insurance Foundation Inc Madison, WI | $5,745,517 | $4,719,862 |
Hope Gospel Mission Inc Eau Claire, WI | $10,860,307 | $6,194,588 |
Community Foundation Of Johnson Coralville, IA | $45,550,796 | $9,673,780 |
The American Center For Philanthropy Inc Northfield, MN | $38,336,369 | $9,301,432 |
Lyon County Riverboat Foundation Inc Rock Rapids, IA | $2,226,608 | $3,365,358 |
Morgan Memorial Foundation Inc Morgan, MN | $3,017,509 | $3,804,451 |
Believers Stewardship Services Inc Dubuque, IA | $18,487,302 | $3,760,622 |
Nexus Community Partners Saint Paul, MN | $15,080,839 | $10,294,112 |
Caseys Charities Ankeny, IA | $167,680 | $3,051,265 |