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    Harvey E Najim Charitable Foundation

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    SAN ANTONIO, TXWebsite2102558435

    About Harvey E Najim Charitable Foundation

    To make a difference in the lives of children by funding children’s charitable organizations in the greater San Antonio area.

    Focus Areas

    Children's educationChild welfare (abuse & neglect)Developmental disabilitiesChild health and medical careChild mental healthBasic needs (food, shelter, clothing)Foster care & adoptionHomelessnessYouth enrichment and campsScholarships (administered via San Antonio Area Foundation)

    Who They Fund

    children (general, ages 0-18)

    Funding Style

    About Harvey E Najim Charitable Foundation

    A defining feature of the Harvey E Najim Charitable Foundation is its sustained support for children’s organizations in the greater San Antonio area, with grants repeatedly flowing to local nonprofits that address education, food, shelter, child welfare, and health-related needs. The foundation’s recent grant list shows a consistent pattern of large awards to a small set of community partners. San Antonio Area Foundation received $221,000 in 2023 and $213,000 in 2024 for assist children, while San Antonio Metropolitan Ministry received $200,000 in 2025 after earlier awards of $190,000 in 2023 and 2024 for the same purpose. Other sizeable support has gone to San Antonio Food Bank Inc, YMCA of Greater San Antonio, Childsafe, and The Childrens Shelter, indicating a grantmaking approach centered on direct service organizations serving children and families. The foundation also uses scholarship and education-related vehicles, including the Harvey E. Najim Charitable Foundation Scholarship and the Harvey Najim Pathways Scholarship, extending its work beyond emergency and basic-needs support into post-secondary access and workforce preparation.

    What Harvey E Najim Charitable Foundation Funds

    Education is one of the clearest strands in the Harvey E Najim Charitable Foundation’s portfolio. Through the Harvey Najim Pathways Scholarship, it funds low-income students for two years at Alamo Colleges in programs such as IT, cybersecurity, and nursing/health, with transfer pathways to UTSA, Texas A&M–San Antonio, or UT Health San Antonio. A separate scholarship program administered by the San Antonio Area Foundation supports graduating seniors in Bexar, Atascosa, and Bandera counties who plan to attend accredited colleges or universities in San Antonio. Beyond education, the foundation backs child welfare and family stability. It gave $120,000 to Child Advocates San Antonio for assist children, and $115,000 to Childsafe for the same purpose. Basic needs also appear in the portfolio: San Antonio Food Bank Inc received $175,000 in 2025, continuing earlier support for assist children.

    How Harvey E Najim Charitable Foundation Gives

    Grant size is centered in the mid-five-figure range, with a p25 of $20,000, a median of $40,000, and a p75 of $65,000. The recent grants table shows repeated support to the same organizations across 2023, 2024, and 2025, which points to recurring operating-style relationships rather than one-off awards. The foundation’s grantmaking is direct and program-oriented, and its grant cycles are described as accepting unsolicited applications for some children’s grant programs, while other vehicles such as scholarship and ad hoc giving operate outside a public application process.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $8.8M

    Total Assets

    $113.4M

    Total Revenue

    $25.9M

    Total Expenses

    $10.1M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $20K and $65K, with a median of $40K.

    25th Percentile

    $20K

    Median

    $40K

    75th Percentile

    $65K

    Geographic Reach

    Local10 states funded

    About 96% of grants go to recipients in TX.

    Funding intensity
    Low
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    child welfareearly childhood developmentchild health and wellbeingeducation and learning support

    Where Harvey E Najim Charitable Foundation Makes Grants

    The Harvey E Najim Charitable Foundation gives overwhelmingly in Texas, with 96% of grants to recipients in its HQ state and Texas listed as the top state by grant count. Recent awards are concentrated in San Antonio, including San Antonio Area Foundation, San Antonio Metropolitan Ministry, San Antonio Food Bank Inc, and YMCA of Greater San Antonio. Bulverde appears in the recent grants through Sjrc Texas Inc. The recipient-country distribution is entirely US-based, with 574 grants to US recipients.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Harvey E Najim Charitable Foundation

    What kinds of organizations does the Harvey E Najim Charitable Foundation support?

    The foundation supports children’s charitable organizations serving children ages 0–18, with focus areas including education, child welfare, child health and medical care, developmental disabilities, foster care and adoption, homelessness, mental health, and basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing.

    Does the foundation accept unsolicited applications?

    Yes, some grant programs accept unsolicited applications, including the Najim Charitable Foundation Grant Cycles and the Najim Charitable Foundation Grant Program. Other vehicles, such as the Harvey Najim Pathways Scholarship and the Harvey E. Najim Family Foundation general grantmaking, are not described as accepting unsolicited applications.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The foundation’s grant size distribution is centered on mid-sized awards: p25 is $20,000, median is $40,000, and p75 is $65,000. The recent grants list also includes larger awards above $100,000 to several San Antonio-based nonprofits.

    Does the foundation give mostly in its headquarters city?

    Yes. The foundation is headquartered in San Antonio, TX, and 96% of its grants go to recipients in Texas. Recent grants are heavily concentrated in San Antonio, with additional recent activity in Bulverde.

    Are there scholarship programs in the portfolio?

    Yes. The portfolio includes the Harvey E. Najim Charitable Foundation Scholarship for graduating seniors in Bexar, Atascosa, and Bandera counties, and the Harvey Najim Pathways Scholarship for low-income students at Alamo Colleges in IT, cybersecurity, and nursing/health pathways.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

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    Harvey E. Najim Family Foundation — General Grantmaking (Ad-hoc grants to nonprofits)

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    Who can apply: Only Section 501(c)(3) organizations operating for 3 or more years may apply. Organization must be classified as 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) on IRS determination letter; 509(a)(3) applicants must attach a legal opinion. Must be located and serving children in the specified South Texas counties. The Foundation does not fund higher education organizations, individuals, capital campaigns/expenditures, multi-year requests, adult populations, sponsorships, galas, events, research, lobbying, or advocacy. One request per calendar year; prior-year funds must be fully expended and final report submitted before reapplying.

    Deadline: Annual funding cycles in 2026: April Board Meeting (application opens 2026-01-26, closes 2026-02-09); July Board Meeting (opens 2026-04-27, closes 2026-05-11); October Board Meeting (opens 2026-08-03, closes 2026-08-17). All applications due by 11:00 p.m. CST on the deadline date.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    SAN ANTONIO METROPOLITAN MINISTRYSAN ANTONIO, TX$200,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    SAN ANTONIO AREA FOUNDATIONSAN ANTONIO, TX$178,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    SAN ANTONIO FOOD BANK INCSAN ANTONIO, TX$175,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    YMCA OF GREATER SAN ANTONIOSAN ANTONIO, TX$150,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SAN ANTONIOSAN ANTONIO, TX$125,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    ARCHDIOCESE OF SAN ANTONIOSAN ANTONIO, TX$120,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    CHILD ADVOCATES SAN ANTONIOSAN ANTONIO, TX$120,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    SAN ANTONIO AREA FOUNDATIONSAN ANTONIO, TX$115,1982025ASSIST CHILDREN
    CHILDSAFESAN ANTONIO, TX$115,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    THE CHILDRENS SHELTERSAN ANTONIO, TX$110,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF SAN ANTONSAN ANTONIO, TX$110,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    SAN ANTONIO SPORTS FOUNDATION INCSAN ANTONIO, TX$100,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    HILL COUNTRY DAILY BREADBOERNE, TX$100,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTH TSAN ANTONIO, TX$100,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    BRIGHTON CENTERSAN ANTONIO, TX$100,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    SA YOUTHSAN ANTONIO, TX$100,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    CITY YEAR INCSAN ANTONIO, TX$100,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    CLARITY CHILD GUIDANCE CENTERSAN ANTONIO, TX$100,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    BOYSVILLE INCCONVERSE, TX$100,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    SJRC TEXAS INCBULVERDE, TX$100,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    ECUMENICAL CENTER FOR RELIGION ANDSAN ANTONIO, TX$100,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    ANY BABY CAN OF SAN ANTONIO INCSAN ANTONIO, TX$95,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    NEW BRAUNFELS CHRISTIAN MINISTRIESNEW BRAUNFELS, TX$90,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    MISSION ROAD DEVELOPMENTAL CENTERSAN ANTONIO, TX$90,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    ST VINNYS BISTROSAN ANTONIO, TX$90,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    CHILDREN'S ASSOCIATION FOR MAXIMUMSAN ANTONIO, TX$90,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    ROY MAAS' YOUTH ALTERNATIVES INCSAN ANTONIO, TX$90,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    SIGHT SAVERS AMERICA INCPELHAM, AL$90,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SAN ANTONIOSAN ANTONIO, TX$85,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    GIRLS INCORPORATED OF SAN ANTONIOSAN ANTONIO, TX$85,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    SUNSHINE COTTAGE SCHOOL FOR DEAF CHSAN ANTONIO, TX$84,7002025ASSIT CHILDREN
    SA CHRISTIAN HOPE RESOURCE CENTERSAN ANTONIO, TX$80,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    HOUSE OF NEIGHBORLY SERVICESAN ANTONIO, TX$80,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION SERVICESSAN ANTONIO, TX$80,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    CHOSEN CARE INCNEW BRAUNFELS, TX$80,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    CHILDREN'S BEREAVEMENT CENTER OF SOSAN ANTONIO, TX$75,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    ARMS OF HOPEMEDINA, TX$75,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    AVANCE - SAN ANTONIO INCSAN ANTONIO, TX$75,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    SAN ANTONIO COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL & DRSAN ANTONIO, TX$70,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    RESPITE CARE OF SAN ANTONIO INCSAN ANTONIO, TX$70,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    KINETIC KIDS INCSAN ANTONIO, TX$70,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    TEAMABILITY INCSAN ANTONIO, TX$70,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    RISE RECOVERYSAN ANTONIO, TX$70,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHWEST TEXASSAN ANTONIO, TX$70,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER OF SAN ANTONISAN ANTONIO, TX$70,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    BE KIND SAN ANTONIO INCSAN ANTONIO, TX$70,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    WITTE MUSEUMSAN ANTONIO, TX$70,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    THE ARC OF SAN ANTONIOSAN ANTONIO, TX$65,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF SOUTH CENNEW BRAUNFELS, TX$65,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN
    ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SAN ANTONIOSAN ANTONIO, TX$65,0002025ASSIST CHILDREN

    SAN ANTONIO METROPOLITAN MINISTRY

    $200,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    SAN ANTONIO AREA FOUNDATION

    $178,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    SAN ANTONIO FOOD BANK INC

    $175,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    YMCA OF GREATER SAN ANTONIO

    $150,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SAN ANTONIO

    $125,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    ARCHDIOCESE OF SAN ANTONIO

    $120,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    CHILD ADVOCATES SAN ANTONIO

    $120,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    SAN ANTONIO AREA FOUNDATION

    $115,198
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    CHILDSAFE

    $115,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    THE CHILDRENS SHELTER

    $110,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF SAN ANTON

    $110,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    SAN ANTONIO SPORTS FOUNDATION INC

    $100,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    HILL COUNTRY DAILY BREAD

    $100,000
    BOERNE, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTH T

    $100,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    BRIGHTON CENTER

    $100,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    SA YOUTH

    $100,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    CITY YEAR INC

    $100,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    CLARITY CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER

    $100,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    BOYSVILLE INC

    $100,000
    CONVERSE, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    SJRC TEXAS INC

    $100,000
    BULVERDE, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    ECUMENICAL CENTER FOR RELIGION AND

    $100,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    ANY BABY CAN OF SAN ANTONIO INC

    $95,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    NEW BRAUNFELS CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES

    $90,000
    NEW BRAUNFELS, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    MISSION ROAD DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER

    $90,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    ST VINNYS BISTRO

    $90,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    CHILDREN'S ASSOCIATION FOR MAXIMUM

    $90,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    ROY MAAS' YOUTH ALTERNATIVES INC

    $90,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    SIGHT SAVERS AMERICA INC

    $90,000
    PELHAM, AL2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SAN ANTONIO

    $85,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    GIRLS INCORPORATED OF SAN ANTONIO

    $85,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    SUNSHINE COTTAGE SCHOOL FOR DEAF CH

    $84,700
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIT CHILDREN

    SA CHRISTIAN HOPE RESOURCE CENTER

    $80,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    HOUSE OF NEIGHBORLY SERVICE

    $80,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION SERVICES

    $80,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    CHOSEN CARE INC

    $80,000
    NEW BRAUNFELS, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    CHILDREN'S BEREAVEMENT CENTER OF SO

    $75,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    ARMS OF HOPE

    $75,000
    MEDINA, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    AVANCE - SAN ANTONIO INC

    $75,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    SAN ANTONIO COUNCIL ON ALCOHOL & DR

    $70,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    RESPITE CARE OF SAN ANTONIO INC

    $70,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    KINETIC KIDS INC

    $70,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    TEAMABILITY INC

    $70,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    RISE RECOVERY

    $70,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHWEST TEXAS

    $70,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER OF SAN ANTONI

    $70,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    BE KIND SAN ANTONIO INC

    $70,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    WITTE MUSEUM

    $70,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    THE ARC OF SAN ANTONIO

    $65,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF SOUTH CEN

    $65,000
    NEW BRAUNFELS, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN

    ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SAN ANTONIO

    $65,000
    SAN ANTONIO, TX2025

    ASSIST CHILDREN