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Nextworldnow Community Investments

Preselected recipients only Denver, Colorado · EIN 474137540

Nextworldnow Community Investments is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $26,806 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $4,823 and the largest $8,606. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $23,500 the year before.

50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$18,0004$11,872
2024$23,5006$24,093
2025$26,8066$25,162

How to apply

Nextworldnow Community Investments says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Nextworldnow Community Investments funds

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
IslampurEconomic development$8,606
ZootaEconomic development$5,018
Lanka Rain Water Harvesting ForumEconomic development electronic record for clinical trial$5,000
Nampya Farmers Market LimitedEconomic development$4,646
EducateEconomic developmenteconomic development$2,518
Center for Teens HealthEconomic development$1,018

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Nextworldnow Community Investments accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Nextworldnow Community Investments give?

$26,806 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $4,823.

Who runs Nextworldnow Community Investments?

Its 2025 filing lists Martin Waters (Founder), Richard Hayes (Director) and Tom Cella (Director).

What does Nextworldnow Community Investments fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international and community development.

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