Private foundation · San Antonio, TX
Harvey E Najim Charitable
Typical grant size
$20K – $35K – $60K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
221
Repeat grantees
174
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesQUESTION 2C: APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED THREE TIMES DURING THE YEAR. MARCH FOR APRIL BOARD MEETING, J
ContactMELISSA BAUMAN PRESIDENT · 2102558435
MaterialsQUESTION 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.
RestrictionsQUESTION 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.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Melissa Bauman
PRESIDENT
$121K
Carrie N Matthiesen
BOARD MEMBER
Christine N Ray
BOARD MEMBER
Roy Terracina
BOARD MEMBER
Don Harris
BOARD MEMBER
Harvey E Najim
CHAIRMAN
Jim House
VICE CHAIR
Rebecca Cervantez
VICE PRESIDE
Rebecca Cedillo
BOARD MEMBER
Peggy Eighmy
BOARD MEMBER
Clay Killinger
TREASURER
Jon Coker
BOARD MEMBER
Doug Cross
SECRETARY
Brandon Logan
DIRECTOR
Navarra Williams
DIRECTOR
Melissa Reed
EXECUTIVE DI
$65K
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
7.8%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
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'17
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'20
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'23
'24
1,578
Total grants awarded
$71.9M
Total amount
$46K
Average grant
$500K
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.