GRANTS
The 2019 July Funding Cycle is now OPEN.
*The DEADLINE is midnight on June 7, 2019*
SCHOLARSHIPS
The 2019 Scholarship Application is now CLOSED.
*The 2020 Application will OPEN on November 1, 2019*
The Harvey E. Najim Family 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 Family 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% |
May Spotlight
Arms of Hope
In Bexar County alone, 51% of Homeless patients are in the Mental Health population or 4,206 Homeless patients also have a primary Mental Health Diagnosis.
In honor of May: Foster Care and Mental Health Awareness month, we are spotlighting Arms of Hope. Arms of Hope recognizes how life saving it is to address the physical and emotional trauma preventing these individuals form reaching their potential and having hope filled lives. Medical and mental health services significantly increase the likelihood that these individuals develop the coping skills and positive mindset needed to make quality decisions leading to healthy lifestyles and becoming positive citizens in society.
