Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation
The Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation is a private foundation based in La Jolla, California. In 2024, it reported 17 grants totaling $255,610 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in social services, education, and religious life.
Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation at a glance
In short: Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation gave $256K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in California. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $255,610
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -48.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,036
- +116.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $1,034,652
- +21.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (59% 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 Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1880 Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: (858) 551-0766
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Diego Foundation ($109K). Together the top 10 received $248K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 143 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 27% to Texas, 9% to New York, and 4% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 17 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% 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 $200K (2020) to $256K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $256K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Foundation San Diego, CA | SOCIAL | $109,000 |
| Dallas Holocaust Museum Dallas, TX | Educational/Religious | $50,000 |
| San Diego Rescue Mission San Diego, CA | SOCIAL | $25,000 |
| Jewish National Fund Hicksville, NY | Religious | $20,000 |
| Jewish Family Service Dallas, TX | SOCIAL | $18,000 |
| Jewish Federation of San Diego San Diego, CA | Religious | $11,340 |
| Congregation B'nai Shalom Westborough, MA | Religious | $10,000 |
| Fueled Schools Inc Houston, TX | Educational | $2,070 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Educational | $1,800 |
| Lawrence Family Jewish Community Centers of San Diego County La Jolla, CA | Religious | $1,200 |
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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 | $1,034,652 | $406,489 | $264,548 | $255,610 | 17 | $257,514 | $405,023 | $237,283 |
| 2023 | $853,588 | $461,580 | $240,374 | $229,378 | 33 | $231,810 | $458,908 | $227,775 |
| 2022 | $676,026 | $398,251 | $238,622 | $228,278 | 31 | $233,181 | $393,028 | $224,187 |
| 2021 | $801,942 | $490,809 | $220,816 | $215,170 | 32 | $215,205 | $340,528 | $222,579 |
| 2020 | $485,721 | $330,915 | $212,326 | $200,450 | 30 | — | $328,756 | $210,766 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation reported a distributable amount of $237K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, the San Diego Rescue Mission describes its work as addressing the needs of people experiencing homelessness through rehabilitation and recovery services. Jewish National Fund-USA says it works on programs including forestry, water solutions, community building, and Zionist education. Jewish Family Service describes its mission as empowering individuals, families, and communities, guided by Jewish values.
Other 2024 recipients include FuelEd Schools, which says it develops educators’ social and emotional competencies; Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, which says it supports the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors; and Seacrest Foundation, which says it supports services for San Diego County’s elderly community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $255,610. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $109,000, with a median grant of $1,800.
Among the largest reported grants were $109,000 to San Diego Foundation, $50,000 to Dallas Holocaust Museum, $25,000 to San Diego Rescue Mission, $20,000 to Jewish National Fund, $18,000 to Jewish Family Service, and $11,340 to Jewish Federation of San Diego. Other reported grants included $10,000 to Congregation B’nai Shalom and $2,070 to Fueled Schools Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Louis Navias, Arlene Navias, and Craig J Navias as directors.
Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arlene Navias
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Craig J. Navias
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Louis Navias
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation
How much does Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation give each year?
Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation gave $256K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $229K across 33 grants.
What is Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation's typical grant size?
Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,800, and its average grant was $15,036, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation give grants?
Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation gives mostly in California: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (27%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), La Jolla, CA (3 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious" (7 grants) and "Social" (4 grants).
Who are Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation's largest grantees?
Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include San Diego Foundation ($109,000), Dallas Holocaust Museum ($50,000) and San Diego Rescue Mission ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation?
Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $258K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $237K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. For example, the San Diego Rescue Mission describes its work as addressing the needs of people experiencing homelessness through rehabilitation and recovery services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation's EIN?
Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0725746. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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