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Navias Family Foundation is a private corporation based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. The principal officer is Louis K Navias. It holds total assets of $6.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. Total assets have grown from $2.3M in 2011 to $6.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Texas, California, New York. According to available records, Navias Family Foundation has made 347 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $361K in 2020 to $750K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $121K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 101 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, Texas, California, which account for 69% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Navias Family Foundation reported 346 individual grants totaling $1.5 million between 2020 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $2,000. Half of those grants fell between $1,000 and $3,450. Its largest single grant in the record was $121,100. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $440,075 in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in TX (135 of 346), followed by CA (68) and NY (44). In total the foundation's grantees span 15 states. Of its 101 distinct grantees, 90 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Aspen Community Foundation ($148,600), San Diego Jewish Academy ($43,200) and Jewish Family Service ($40,000).
Computed from 346 individual grant records (2020–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 15 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$91K
Based on 91 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Navias Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 347 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, TX, CA.
Navias Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.5M across 347 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $121K.
Navias Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Navias Family Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel D Alterman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Louis K Navias | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Esther M Navias | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Samuel Navias | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sarah Navias | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Arlene Navias | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Craig J Navias | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$6.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$6.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
347
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
101
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Jewish CongregationRELIGIOUS | Aspen, CO | $121K | 2022 |
| Congregation Beth TorahRELIGIOUS | Richardson, TX | $31K | 2022 |
| San Diego Jewish AcademyRELIGIOUS/EDUCATIONAL | San Diego, CA | $11K | 2022 |
| Jewish National FundRELIGIOUS | Hicksville, NY | $11K | 2022 |
| Jewish Family ServiceSOCIAL | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Chai South AfricaRELIGIOUS | San Diego, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Pef Israel Endowment FundRELIGIOUS | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Dallas OperaARTS | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| Jacobs And Cushman San Diego Food BankFEEDING THE HOMELESS | San Diego, CA | $9K | 2022 |
| Seacrest FoundationSOCIAL | Encinitas, CA | $9K | 2022 |
| Colorado Rocky Mountain SchoolEDUCATIONAL | Carbondale, CO | $8K | 2022 |
| Jewish Federation Of San Diego CountyRELIGIOUS | San Diego, CA | $7K | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Magen David AdomMEDICAL | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Woodall Rogers Park FoundationENVIRONMENTAL | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution CommitteeRELIGIOUS | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Chapman UniversityEDUCATIONAL | Orange, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Dallas SymphonyARTS | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaMEDICAL | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Environmental Working GroupENVIRONMENTAL | Washington, DC | $4K | 2022 |
| Feeding San DiegoSOCIAL | San Diego, CA | $4K | 2022 |
| Feeding AmericaSOCIAL | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Feet ForwardSOCIAL | Boulder, CO | $3K | 2022 |
| California Polytechnic State University FoundationEDUCATIONAL | San Luis Obispo, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Institute For Functional MedicineMEDICAL | Federal Way, WA | $3K | 2022 |
| Westover SchoolEDUCATIONAL | Middlebury, CT | $3K | 2022 |
| Uc San Diego FoundationEDUCATIONAL | La Jolla, CA | $3K | 2022 |