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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 20-8060391

Harvey E Najim Charitable Foundation

A private foundation in San Antonio, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 198 grants and $8.8 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Melissa Bauman President
9311 San Pedro Suite 965
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 255-8435
[email protected]
Form and materials
Question 2b: an online grant application should be filled out and submitted through the online portal located on the najim foundation website at www.najimfoundation.org parts of the application include the following requirements: brief statement of organization's purpose and history. Project description and amount of funding request. Brief statement of any previous funding received from the najim foundation. Statement of how the proposed project relates to the foundation's funding priorities. Line item budget for project in which funds are being requested. Requesting organization's annual budget, current balance sheet, and last twelve-month consolidated income statement. Project timeline (beginning & ending dates). Brief project evaluation criteria. List of other project funders including pending and commitments. Contact information of primary and secondary person with requesting organization. Include a copy of the organization's IRS determination letter.
Deadlines
Question 2c: applications are accepted three times during the year. March for april board meeting, j
Restrictions
Question 2d: applications are only accepted from section 501(c)(3) organizations. Only 501(c)(3) organizations located and serving children in the following counties will be considered for funding: bexar, atascosa, bandera, comal, guadalupe, kendall, kerr, medina, and wilson. The requesting organization must meet the najim foundation's funding priorities. Funding priorities are to assist children with food, shelter, clothing, child abuse/neglect, developmental disabilities, education (prek - 12) (out of school) (post-secondary), foster care, homelessness, mental health, medical treatment, substance abuse, and other children's charitable purposes. Before any grant funds are disbursed, the recipient organization must enter into a written agreement with the najim foundation outlining respective responsibilities and obligations of both parties concerning the grant.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $8,823,915

    Grants listed
    198
    Assets, end of year
    $113,446,386
  • Tax year 2023

    $8,475,242

    Grants listed
    183
    Assets, end of year
    $97,744,165
  • Tax year 2022

    $8,878,788

    Grants listed
    194
    Assets, end of year
    $99,961,565
  • Tax year 2021

    $7,208,325

    Grants listed
    160
    Assets, end of year
    $101,595,986
  • Tax year 2020

    $6,295,783

    Grants listed
    133
    Assets, end of year
    $101,536,980
  • Tax year 2019

    $6,862,178

    Grants listed
    156
    Assets, end of year
    $101,728,929

Grants paid in 2024

198 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. San Antonio Metropolitan MinistrySan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $200,000
  2. San Antonio Area FoundationSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $178,000
  3. San Antonio Food Bank IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $175,000
  4. YMCA of Greater San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $150,000
  5. Boys & Girls Clubs of San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $125,000
  6. Archdiocese of San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $120,000
  7. Child Advocates San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $120,000
  8. San Antonio Area FoundationSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $115,198
  9. ChildsafeSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $115,000
  10. Communities in Schools of San AntonSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $110,000
  11. The Childrens ShelterSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $110,000
  12. Big Brothers Big Sisters of South TSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $100,000
  13. Boysville IncConverse, TX

    Assist children

    $100,000
  14. Brighton CenterSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $100,000
  15. City Year IncBoston, MA

    Assist children

    $100,000
  16. Clarity Child Guidance CenterSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $100,000
  17. Ecumenical Center for Religion andSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $100,000
  18. Hill Country Daily BreadBoerne, TX

    Assist children

    $100,000
  19. Sa YouthSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $100,000
  20. San Antonio Sports Foundation IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $100,000
  21. SJRC Texas IncBulverde, TX

    Assist children

    $100,000
  22. Any Baby Can of San Antonio IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $95,000
  23. Children's Association for MaximumSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $90,000
  24. Mission Road Developmental CenterSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $90,000
  25. New Braunfels Christian MinistriesNew Braunfels, TX

    Assist children

    $90,000
  26. Roy Maas' Youth Alternatives IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $90,000
  27. Sight Savers America IncPelham, AL

    Assist children

    $90,000
  28. St Vinnys BistroSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $90,000
  29. Girls Incorporated of San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $85,000
  30. Habitat for Humanity of San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $85,000
  31. Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf CHSan Antonio, TX

    Assit children

    $84,700
  32. Chosen Care IncNew Braunfels, TX

    Assist children

    $80,000
  33. Family Violence Prevention ServicesSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $80,000
  34. House of Neighborly ServiceSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $80,000
  35. Sa Christian Hope Resource CenterSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $80,000
  36. Arms of HopeMedina, TX

    Assist children

    $75,000
  37. Avance - San Antonio IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $75,000
  38. Children's Bereavement Center of SoSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $75,000
  39. Be Kind San Antonio IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $70,000
  40. Girl Scouts of Southwest TexasSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $70,000
  41. Good Samaritan Center of San AntoniSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $70,000
  42. Kinetic Kids IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $70,000
  43. Respite Care of San Antonio IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $70,000
  44. Rise RecoverySan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $70,000
  45. San Antonio Council on Alcohol & DrSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $70,000
  46. Teamability IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $70,000
  47. Witte MuseumSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $70,000
  48. Assistance League of San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $65,000
  49. Casa of Central Texas IncNew Braunfels, TX

    Assist children

    $65,000
  50. Communities in Schools of South CenNew Braunfels, TX

    Assist children

    $65,000
  51. Guardian HouseSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $65,000
  52. St Peter St Joseph Children's HomSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $65,000
  53. The ARC of San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $65,000
  54. Christian Assistance Ministry IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $60,000
  55. Discovery Camps IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $60,000
  56. Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central &San Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $60,000
  57. RecoverywerksNew Braunfels, TX

    Assist children

    $60,000
  58. San Antonio Children's MuseumSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $60,000
  59. Texas Diaper BankSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $60,000
  60. Thru ProjectSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $60,000
  61. Boy Scouts of America - Alamo AreaSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $55,000
  62. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Texas HilFredericksburg, TX

    Assist children

    $55,000
  63. Project MendSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $55,000
  64. Agora Ministries IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $50,000
  65. Autism Service Center of San AntoniSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $50,000
  66. Healy-Murphy Center IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $50,000
  67. Jewish Family Service of San AntoniSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $50,000
  68. Junior Achievement USA DBA Junior ASan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $50,000
  69. Ransomed Life IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $50,000
  70. San Antonio Development Fore YouthSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $50,000
  71. United Way of Sa & Bexar CountySan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $50,000
  72. The Transplant Assn of TexasSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $46,650
  73. Alpha HomeSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $45,000
  74. Childrens Advocacy Center of ComalNew Braunfels, TX

    Assist children

    $45,000
  75. Comal County Family Violence ShelteNew Braunfels, TX

    Assist children

    $45,000
  76. Dailey Bread MinistriesSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $45,000
  77. Family Service AssociationSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $45,000
  78. Guadalupe County Childrens AdvocacySeguin, TX

    Assist children

    $45,000
  79. Hill Country Youth RanchIngram, TX

    Assist children

    $45,000
  80. Science MillJohnson City, TX

    Assist children

    $45,000
  81. Trulight 127 MinistriesMarion, TX

    Assist children

    $42,150
  82. Healthy Futures of TexasSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $40,000
  83. Hill Country Family Services IncBoerne, TX

    Assist children

    $40,000
  84. Housing and Community Services IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $40,000
  85. Life Choices CareSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $40,000
  86. Magdalena Ministries IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $40,000
  87. Pathways Youth & Family Services inKerrville, TX

    Assist children

    $40,000
  88. San Antonio ThreadsSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $40,000
  89. Seton Home Endowment FundSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $40,000
  90. Special Reach IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $40,000
  91. The Magik TheatreSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $40,000
  92. Big Love Cancer Care ServicesLake Jackson, TX

    Assist childeren

    $35,000
  93. Individual

    Assist children

    $35,000
  94. Cristo Rey of HopeSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $35,000
  95. CRRC of Canyon Lake IncCanyon Lake, TX

    Assist children

    $35,000
  96. Empower House SaSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $35,000
  97. Humane Society of SaSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $35,000
  98. I Care San Antonio IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $35,000
  99. Reaching Maximum Independence IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $35,000
  100. San Antonio Foundation for ExcellenSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $35,000
  101. San Antonio Youth LiteracySan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $35,000
  102. The Salvation ArmyBrookhaven, GA

    Assist children

    $35,000
  103. Wonders & Worries IncAustin, TX

    Assist children

    $35,000
  104. YWCASan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $35,000
  105. Alamo Public Telecommunications CouSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $31,350
  106. Spina Bifida TexasSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $31,350
  107. Alamo Colleges Foundation IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $30,000
  108. Believe It FoundationSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $30,000
  109. Childrens Hunger FundRNCH Cascades, CA

    Assist children

    $30,000
  110. Epilepsy Foundation Central and SouSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $30,000
  111. Friends of Cibolo WildernessBoerne, TX

    Assist children

    $30,000
  112. His Bridgebulders - SaSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $30,000
  113. Presbyterian Children's Homes and SAustin, TX

    Assist children

    $30,000
  114. Youth Code Jam San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $30,000
  115. 1 Hope for Kids IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $25,000
  116. Autistic Treatment Center IncDallas, TX

    Assist children

    $25,000
  117. Big Love Cancer Care ServicesLake Jackson, TX

    Assist children

    $25,000
  118. Blessed Sacrament AcademySan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $25,000
  119. Boys & Girls Club of Bandera CountyBandera, TX

    Assist children

    $25,000
  120. Camp Aranzazu IncRockport, TX

    Assist children

    $25,000
  121. Center for Refugee ServicesSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $25,000
  122. Classical Music InstituteSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $25,000
  123. Corazon MinistriesSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $25,000
  124. Guadalupe Community Center of SaSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $25,000
  125. Guardian HouseSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $25,000
  126. Hill Country Casa IncKerrville, TX

    Assist children

    $25,000
  127. Miss Tristan FoundationShavano Park, TX

    Assist children

    $25,000
  128. Morgans Inclusion InitiativeSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $25,000
  129. R3 Student OutreachSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $25,000
  130. River City Advocacy IncNew Braunfels, TX

    Assist children

    $25,000
  131. Rotary Club of San Antonio FoundatiSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $25,000
  132. Saddle Light Center IncSelma, TX

    Assist children

    $25,000
  133. Southwest Key Programs IncAustin, TX

    Assist children

    $25,000
  134. Special Reach IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $25,000
  135. Spina Bifida TexasSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $25,000
  136. Texas Society to Prevent BlindnessHouston, TX

    Assist children

    $25,000
  137. Tracys KidsBethesda, MD

    Assist children

    $25,000
  138. Transformations by Austin AngelsNew Braunfels, TX

    Assist childrens

    $25,000
  139. Young LifeColorado SPGS, CO

    Assist children

    $25,000
  140. Gemini Series IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $22,000
  141. Artvango Therapeutic ServicesSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $20,000
  142. Barshop Jewish Community CenterSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $20,000
  143. Basketball EmbassySan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $20,000
  144. Bexar County Performing Arts CenterSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $20,000
  145. Congregation Beth-ElSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $20,000
  146. Cystic Fibrosis FoundationSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $20,000
  147. Girls on the Run of Bexar CountySan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $20,000
  148. Hill Country Pregnancy CareBoerne, TX

    Assist children

    $20,000
  149. Kerr County Christian Action CounciKerrville, TX

    Assist children

    $20,000
  150. Sa Life Academy IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $20,000
  151. San Antonio Zoological Society IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $20,000
  152. The Nonprofit CouncilSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $20,000
  153. Adult & Teen Challenge of TexasSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $15,000
  154. AugustheartSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $15,000
  155. Carrying HopeAustin, TX

    Assist children

    $15,000
  156. Courage RanchFloresville, TX

    Assist children

    $15,000
  157. Latched Support IncWindcrest, TX

    Assist children

    $15,000
  158. LatinitasAustin, TX

    Assist children

    $15,000
  159. National Kidney Foundation IncDallas, TX

    Assist children

    $15,000
  160. Phil Hardberger Park ConservancySan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $15,000
  161. San Antonio Botanical Garden SocietSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $15,000
  162. San Antonio OasisSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $15,000
  163. San Antonio Public Library FoundatiSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $15,000
  164. Special Olympics Texas IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $15,000
  165. Texas Lions Camp IncKerrville, TX

    Assist children

    $15,000
  166. The Leaders Readers NetworkCanyon, TX

    Assist children

    $15,000
  167. Thrive Youth Center IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $15,000
  168. Tracys KidsBethesda, MD

    Assist children

    $15,000
  169. Contemporay Art for San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $12,000
  170. Undies for EveryoneHouston, TX

    Assist children

    $12,000
  171. School FuelSan Marcos, TX

    Assist children

    $11,000
  172. Project Transformation Rio TexasSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $10,500
  173. San Antonio Little Theatre IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $10,500
  174. 100 Black Men of San Antonio IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $10,000
  175. Hope HospiceNew Braunfels, TX

    Assist children

    $10,000
  176. Light on the Hill at Mt WesleyKerrville, TX

    Assist children

    $10,000
  177. Miracle FlightsLas Vegas, NV

    Assist children

    $10,000
  178. West Avenue CompassionSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $10,000
  179. Wheelchairs 4 KidsTarpon SPGS, FL

    Assist children

    $10,000
  180. Artvango Therapeutic ServicesSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $5,000
  181. Evas HeroesSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $5,000
  182. GirlstartAustin, TX

    Assist children

    $5,000
  183. Boys & Girls Clubs of San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $4,000
  184. Avance IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $2,000
  185. ChildsafeSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $2,000
  186. Communities in Schools of the DallaDallas, TX

    Assist children

    $2,000
  187. Corazon MinistriesSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $2,000
  188. Daughters of Mary Help of ChristianSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $2,000
  189. Helping Hand Home IncAustin, TX

    Assist children

    $2,000
  190. Roy Maas Youth Alternatives IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $2,000
  191. The Miracle League of San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $2,000
  192. Agora Ministries IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $1,000
  193. His Bridgebuilders - SaSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $1,000
  194. Life Choices CareSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $1,000
  195. Magdalena Ministries IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $1,000
  196. Saddle Light Center IncSelma, TX

    Assist children

    $1,000
  197. San Antonio ThreadsSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    $1,000
  198. Youth Center of Texas IncSan Antonio, TX

    Assist children

    -$24,483

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services50 grants $2,063,00041% of the total
  2. Health10 grants $465,0009% of the total
  3. Youth development8 grants $409,0008% of the total
  4. Education9 grants $351,5007% of the total
  5. Mental health5 grants $320,0006% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture4 grants $295,0006% of the total
  7. 11 other causes31 grants $1,146,50023% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas189 grants $8,548,915
  2. Alabama1 grant $90,000
  3. Maryland2 grants $40,000
  4. Georgia1 grant $35,000
  5. California1 grant $30,000
  6. Colorado1 grant $25,000
  7. Florida1 grant $10,000
  8. Nevada1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

13 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Harvey E NajimCHAIRMAN Hours 40Pay $0
  • Melissa BaumanPRESIDENT Hours 40Pay $121,429
  • Carrie N MatthiesenBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Christine N RayBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Roy TerracinaBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Don HarrisBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Jim HouseVICE CHAIR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Doug CrossSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Rebecca CervantezVICE PRESIDE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Rebecca CedilloBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Peggy EighmyBOARD MEMBER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Clay KillingerTREASURER Hours 0Pay $0
  • Jon CokerBOARD MEMBER Hours 0Pay $0

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