Navias Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Navias Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $360,085 in 71 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $126,600. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$360,085
- Number of grants71
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$126,600
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $356,800 the year before.
9% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $356,800 | 78 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $360,085 | 71 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
Navias Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Navias Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 8 | $162,200 |
| California | 12 | $74,800 |
| Texas | 27 | $60,685 |
| New York | 11 | $36,800 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $7,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $4,600 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $3,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspen Community Foundation | Social | $126,600 |
| San Diego Foundation | Social | $43,800 |
| Seacrest Foundation | Social | $18,000 |
| Congregation Beth Torah | Religious | $11,185 |
| Aspen Jewish Congregation | Religious | $10,000 |
| Dallas Opera | Arts | $10,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | Educational | $10,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Fund | Religious | $10,000 |
| Bonai Shalom | Religious | $8,600 |
| Colorado Rocky Mountain School | Educational | $8,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Medical | $5,000 |
| The Harold Grinspoon Foundation | Religious | $5,000 |
| Woodall Rogers Park Foundation | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Jewish Colorado | Social | $5,000 |
| Honey Foundation for Israel | Religious | $3,600 |
| Chapman University | Educational | $2,500 |
| Institute for Functional Medicine | Medical | $2,500 |
| Perot Museum of Nature and Science | Educational | $2,500 |
| Aicf - for the Aspen Fund | Educational | $2,000 |
| Bonton Farms | Feeding the homeless | $2,000 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem | Educational | $2,000 |
| Environmental Working Group | Environmental | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of San Antonio | Animal welfare | $2,000 |
| Israel on Campus Coalition | Religious | $2,000 |
| Minnie Navias Endowment | Educational | $2,000 |
| National Parks Fdn | Medical | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Medical | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest | Medical | $2,000 |
| Samministries | Social | $2,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | Social | $2,000 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Social/mental health | $2,000 |
| Vogel Alcove | Assisting homeless kids | $2,000 |
| Young Judaea Global | Religious | $2,000 |
| Dallas 24 Hour Club | Assisting the homeless | $2,000 |
| Animal Defense League of Texas | Medical | $2,000 |
| Trusted World | Social | $2,000 |
| Friends of JCC Krakow | Religious | $1,800 |
| Jewish World Watch | Religious | $1,500 |
| The Water Project | Social | $1,500 |
| American Jewish Committee | Educational | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Louis K Navias
- Arlene Navias
- Craig J Navias
- Esther M Navias
- Hazel D Alterman
- Sarah Navias
- Samuel Navias
Questions people ask
Does Navias Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Navias Family Foundation give?
$360,085 in tax year 2024, across 71 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Navias Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Louis K Navias (Director), Arlene Navias (Director), Craig J Navias (Director) and Esther M Navias (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Navias Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.