Harvey E Najim Charitable
The Harvey E. Najim Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Established in December 2006 by Harvey E. Najim, it supports children’s charitable organizations serving the greater San Antonio area through grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Harvey E Najim Charitable at a glance
In short: Harvey E Najim Charitable gave $8.8M across 197 grants in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in Texas. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,848,398
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 197
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,916
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $113,446,386
- +16.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (32 of 181, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Harvey E Najim Charitable
- How to Apply
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First-time applicants must email the foundation to inquire before the relevant grant cycle opens; an assigned Grants Manager provides next steps. Applicants must create a user profile in the online portal and submit an online application. The filing describes application materials including the organization’s purpose and history, project description and funding request, prior foundation funding, connection to funding priorities, project budget and timeline, evaluation criteria, other project funders, organizational financial statements, contact information for primary and secondary contacts, and the organization’s IRS determination letter.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists three 2026 cycles. For the April cycle, first-time inquiries were due by January 16, with applications opening January 26. For the July cycle, inquiries were due March 23–April 10, with applications opening April 27. For the October cycle, inquiries were due June 29–July 17, with applications opening August 3. First-time applicants include organizations that have not previously applied or have not received funding within the past three years.
- Deadline
- The website lists three 2026 cycles.
- Contact
Application contact: Melissa Bauman President
Mailing address: 9311 San Pedro Suite 965, San Antonio, TX 78216
Phone: (210) 255-8435
Email: melissa.bauman@najimfoundation.org
Website: https://najimfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Harvey E Najim Charitable
Who Harvey E Najim Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Antonio Area Foundation ($293K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
867 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 508 grants of 867 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation considers organizations located in and serving children in Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, and Wilson counties. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 197 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Harvey E Najim Charitable open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 32 of 181 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $54K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $45K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 165% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.3M (2020) to $8.9M (2022). In 2024 it made 197 grants totaling $8.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Metropolitan Ministry San Antonio, TX | Assist Children | $200,000 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation San Antonio, TX | Assist Children | $178,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank Inc San Antonio, TX | Assist Children | $175,000 |
| YMCA of Greater San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Assist Children | $150,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Assist Children | $125,000 |
| Archdiocese of San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Assist Children | $120,000 |
| Child Advocates San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Assist Children | $120,000 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation San Antonio, TX | Assist Children | $115,198 |
| Childsafe San Antonio, TX | Assist Children | $115,000 |
| Communities in Schools of San Anton San Antonio, TX | Assist Children | $110,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $113,446,386 | $25,851,107 | $10,148,886 | $8,848,398 | 197 | $8,823,915 | $25,347,931 | $5,339,739 |
| 2023 | $97,744,165 | $7,187,819 | $9,405,219 | $8,475,242 | 183 | $8,475,242 | $7,035,296 | $5,466,255 |
| 2022 | $99,961,565 | $8,426,030 | $10,060,451 | $8,878,788 | 194 | $8,878,788 | $8,176,203 | $5,767,475 |
| 2021 | $101,595,986 | $8,320,376 | $8,261,370 | $7,208,325 | 160 | $7,208,325 | $8,122,766 | $6,390,724 |
| 2020 | $101,536,980 | $7,187,451 | $7,379,404 | $6,295,783 | 133 | — | $5,933,314 | $5,657,182 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harvey E Najim Charitable reported a distributable amount of $5.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation aims to assist children in the greater San Antonio area. Its stated funding priorities include food, shelter, clothing, child abuse and neglect, developmental disabilities, education (PreK–12, out of school, and post-secondary), foster care, homelessness, mental health, medical treatment, substance abuse, and other children’s charitable purposes.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work funded. The San Antonio Food Bank describes its mission as fighting hunger through food distribution, programs, education, and advocacy. Child Advocates San Antonio says it recruits and leads volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children, while ChildSafe describes providing treatment and support to children and families affected by abuse and neglect. Other 2024 recipients included Brighton Center, which describes serving children with disabilities or delays, and Clarity Child Guidance Center, which describes helping children and families affected by mental illness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 197 grants totaling $8,848,398. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $35,000.
Among the largest 2024 awards were $200,000 to San Antonio Metropolitan Ministry; $178,000 and $115,198 to San Antonio Area Foundation; $175,000 to San Antonio Food Bank; $150,000 to YMCA of Greater San Antonio; and $125,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio. Other notable awards included $120,000 each to the Archdiocese of San Antonio and Child Advocates San Antonio, $115,000 to ChildSafe, and $110,000 each to Communities in Schools of San Antonio and The Children’s Shelter.
Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations operating for at least three years and qualified as 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2); organizations classified as 509(a)(3) must attach a legal opinion. Applicants must be located in and serve children in Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, or Wilson County. The foundation does not fund individuals, higher education organizations, capital campaigns or expenditures, multi-year requests, adult populations, sponsorships, galas, events, research, lobbying, or advocacy. It accepts no more than one grant request per organization per calendar year. Organizations declined three or more times must discuss eligibility with a Grants Manager before applying.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Harvey E. Najim is chairman, and Melissa Bauman is president. The 2024 filing also lists Jim House as vice chair, Doug Cross as secretary, Rebecca Cervantez as vice president, and Carrie N. Matthiesen, Christine N. Ray, Roy Terracina, Don Harris, and Rebecca Cedillo as board members.
Harvey E Najim Charitable is led by Melissa Bauman, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melissa Bauman
President
Executive Di → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$83K (2020) → $121K (2024)
Harvey E. Najim
Chairman
President → President & Chair, 2022
President & Chair → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie N. Matthiesen
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine N. Ray
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Harris
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Cross
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim House
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Eighmy
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Cedillo
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Cervantez
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roy Terracina
Board Member
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Coker
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Clay Killinger
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Brandon Logan (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Navarra Williams (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $121K, to Melissa Bauman (President).
Frequently asked questions about Harvey E Najim Charitable
How much does Harvey E Najim Charitable give each year?
Harvey E Najim Charitable gave $8.8M across 197 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8.5M across 183 grants.
What is Harvey E Najim Charitable's typical grant size?
Harvey E Najim Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $44,916, across 197 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harvey E Najim Charitable that year got $27K on average.
Where does Harvey E Najim Charitable give grants?
Harvey E Najim Charitable gives mostly in Texas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (139 grants), New Braunfels, TX (11 grants), Austin, TX (7 grants) and Kerrville, TX (5 grants).
Does Harvey E Najim Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 197 grants with a stated purpose on Harvey E Najim Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assist Children" (194 grants).
Who are Harvey E Najim Charitable's largest grantees?
Harvey E Najim Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include San Antonio Area Foundation ($293,198 across 2 grants), San Antonio Metropolitan Ministry ($200,000) and San Antonio Food Bank Inc ($175,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Harvey E Najim Charitable?
Harvey E Najim Charitable reported $113.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harvey E Najim Charitable fund?
The foundation aims to assist children in the greater San Antonio area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harvey E Najim Charitable?
First-time applicants must email the foundation to inquire before the relevant grant cycle opens; an assigned Grants Manager provides next steps. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harvey E Najim Charitable's EIN?
Harvey E Najim Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8060391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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