Louis and Arlene Navias Foundation
Invitation OnlyLA Jolla, California · EIN 83-0725746 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$256K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$1,800
Total assets$5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $18,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Seacrest Foundation | Encinitas, CA | Religious | $1,200 |
| Agahozo Shalom Youth Village | New York, NY | Social | $1,000 |
| Green Family Camp | Irvine, CA | Religious/Social | $1,000 |
| Music of Contemporary Art | LA Jolla, CA | Arts | $1,000 |
| North American Conference of Ethiopian Jewelry | New York, NY | Religious | $1,000 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | LA Jolla, CA | Medical | $1,000 |
| Yad Ezra V'shulamit | Jerusalem, IS | Religious | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $255,610 | 17 |
| 2023 | $229,378 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523169349103312
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-0725746
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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