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Nusenda Foundation

Albuquerque, New Mexico  ·  EIN 471284916  ·  Private foundation

Nusenda Foundation is a private foundation based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $788K in grants paid and $2.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 306 individual grants from this funder — $3.6M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$788K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$2.8M
Total assets
306
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Nusenda Foundation funds

Nusenda Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, domestic violence, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementDomestic ViolenceEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Christian)

Populations it has supported include children, families, hispanic communities, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, older adults.

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Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Nusenda Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Unm Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Albuquerque, NM$223K2019
University of New Mexico Foundation
GRANTS - MULTIPLE ACADEMIC, HEALTH SCIENCES, ARTS, AND OTHER INITIATIVES
Albuquerque, NM$218K2017
Unm Foundation
EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, THE ARTS, ENVIRONMENT AND WILDLIFE
Albuquerque, NM$122K2020
University of New Mexico Foundation Inc
UNM STEM-H CENTER AND UNM CENTER FOR FINANCIAL CAPABILITY
Albuquerque, NM$95K2024
University of New Mexico Foundation Inc
UNM STEM-H CENTER ($8,000); CENTER FOR FINANCIAL CAPABILITY ($75,000)
Albuquerque, NM$83K2023
Banzai Inc
BANZAI DIRECT + 30 SCHOOLS | YEAR 3 OF 3 ONLINE FINANCIAL EDUCATION RESOURCES
Denver, CO$40K2023
University of New Mexico Foundation Inc
GRANTS, EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO FOUNDATION INC- INNOVATION ACADEMY ($22,978); GRANTS, HEALTHCARE, UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO FOUND
Albuquerque, NM$36K2021
The Grants Collective
GRANT - NONPROFIT NETWORK AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Albuquerque, NM$35K2019
Albuquerque Community Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Albuquerque, NM$35K2019
Santa Fe Community Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Santa Fe, NM$30K2019
Albuquerque Public Schools
CLASSROOM AND GRADE LEVEL PROGRAMS ($15,000); COMMUNITY CLOTHING BANK ($15,000)
Albuquerque, NM$30K2020
The Santa Fe Community Foundation
GRANTS, CAPACITY SUPPORT
Santa Fe, NM$30K2021
University of New Mexico Foundation Inc
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO-VALENCIA CAMPUS PASOS RESOURCE CENTER, $8,000; UNM CANCER CENTER PATIENT CARE FUND, $8,000; THE UNM TAOS HUNGER
Albuquerque, NM$25K2022
Aps Education Foundation
GRANTS - MULTIPLE STUDENT/TEACHER SUPPORT INITIATIVES
Albuquerque, NM$24K2017
Rio Rancho Public Schools
EDUCATION EXISTING PROGRAM SUPPORT ($10,000); EDUCATION STUDENT SUPPORT ($13,000)
Rio Rancho, NM$23K2020

Nusenda Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$374K
2018$174K
2019$385K
2020$484K
2021$455K
2022$404K
2023$611K
2024$735K

How to apply for funding from Nusenda Foundation

Nusenda Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at nusendafoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Nusenda Foundation

Does Nusenda Foundation accept grant applications?
Nusenda Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Nusenda Foundation fund?
Nusenda Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Unm Foundation, University of New Mexico Foundation, Unm Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Nusenda Foundation give in grants?
Nusenda Foundation reported $788K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.6M over 306 grants.
Where is Nusenda Foundation located?
Nusenda Foundation is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 471284916.
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About this profile. This page is built from Nusenda Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Nusenda Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.