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Est.

2013

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Nusenda Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofit initiatives through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. With a total of $734.7K awarded to 175 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO INCREASE THE IMPACT THAT NUSENDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION HAS MADE IN THE COMMUNITY.
Total Funding Given
$734.7K
2024
Grantees funded
175
Multi-year grantees
44%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
57
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$8K
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Sarah Lopez
Board Member
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Leigh Anne Chavez
Board Member
J
June Manning
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NUSENDA FOUNDATION?
No. NUSENDA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NUSENDA FOUNDATION give?
NUSENDA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are NUSENDA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NUSENDA FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NUSENDA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NUSENDA FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $735 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NUSENDA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NUSENDA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 180 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO FOUNDATION INC, ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, and ALBUQUERQUE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NUSENDA FOUNDATION?
NUSENDA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.