GRANTS
The Application for our 2019 October Funding Cycle is now CLOSED.
*Check back in late November for our 2020 Funding Schedule*
SCHOLARSHIPS
The 2019 Scholarship Application is now CLOSED.
*The 2020 Application will OPEN on November 1, 2019*
The Harvey E. Najim Charitable Foundation
Building Hope for Future Generations
Established in December 2006, the Harvey E. Najim Family Foundation is aimed at helping children’s charitable organizations in the greater San Antonio area. Mr. Najim used $75 million of the proceeds from an equity partnership transaction to initially create the Harvey E. Najim Family Foundation.
Established in December 2006, the Harvey E. Najim Family Foundation is aimed at helping children’s charitable organizations in the greater San Antonio area. Mr. Najim used $75 million of the proceeds from an equity partnership transaction to initially create the Harvey E. Najim Family Foundation.
Harvey E. Najim Charitable Foundation Grants & Personal Giving (2007 - Present)
Grants Awarded
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Average Grant Amount
NFF Funding By Year (2007 – 2018)
| Year | Funding |
|---|---|
| 2007 | $3,896,864 |
| 2008 | $5,775,436 |
| 2009 | $5,208,548 |
| 2010 | $4,218,375 |
| 2011 | $4,442,877 |
| 2012 | $4,448,271 |
| 2013 | $4,565,351 |
| 2014 | $4,842,932 |
| 2015 | $5,089,152 |
| 2016 | $4,687,301 |
| 2017 | $6,129,944 |
| 2018 | $7,098,137 |
| Total | $60,403,188 |
NFF Funding By Children's Programs (2007 - 2018)
| Program | Funded | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Education (Primary & Secondary) | $15,084,639 | 25.0% |
| Food, Shelter & Clothing | $9,070,194 | 15.0% |
| Child Abuse & Neglect | $8,477,046 | 14.0% |
| Medical Needs & Care | $6,367,996 | 10.5% |
| Special Needs | $6,281,457 | 10.4% |
| Education (After-School) | $5,962,296 | 9.9% |
| Camps | $1,811,700 | 3.0% |
| Education (Early Childhood) | $1,707,047 | 2.8% |
| Mental Health | $1,565,211 | 2.6% |
| Childcare | $1,419,705 | 2.4% |
| Substance Abuse Treatment | $993,100 | 1.6% |
| Education (Field Trips) | $584,000 | 1.0% |
| Education (Higher) | $556,800 | 0.9% |
| Homelessness | $252,000 | 0.4% |
| Foster Care & Adoption | $113,000 | 0.2% |
| Education (Animal-Assisted) | $106,500 | 0.2% |
| Education (Arts & Culture) | $50,500 | 0.1% |
| Total | $60,403,188 | 100% |
Population Served By NFF Funding (2007-2018)
| Population | Funded | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Disadvantaged | $29,700,632 | 49% |
| Abused & Neglected | $10,293,401 | 17% |
| Developmentally Disabled | $8,888,567 | 15% |
| Medical | $5,941,759 | 10% |
| Homeless | $4,232,039 | 7% |
| Other | $1,346,790 | 2% |
| Total | $60,403,188 | 100% |
NFF Funding By Geographical Area (2007 - 2018)
| Area | Funded | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | $53,720,082 | 88.94% |
| Texas Hill Country | $2,376,944 | 3.94% |
| Comal County | $1,572,182 | 2.60% |
| Dallas (no longer funded) | $821,560 | 1.36% |
| Austin (no longer funded) | $733,077 | 1.21% |
| Kendall County | $465,000 | 0.77% |
| Guadalupe County | $427,000 | 0.71% |
| Bandera County | $179,253 | 0.30% |
| National | $55,000 | 0.09% |
| Kerr County | $45,000 | 0.07% |
| Wilson County | $8,000 | 0.01% |
| Total | $60,403,188 | 100% |
October Spotlight
Down Syndrome Association of South Texas
The Down Syndrome Association of South Texas provides lifelong services and support to individuals with Down Syndrome and their families to optimize well-being, develop rewarding relationships, and foster inclusion in the community.
How Common is Down Syndrome: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one in every 700 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome, making Down syndrome the most common chromosomal condition. About 6,000 babies with Down syndrome are born in the United States each year.
