The 80-20 Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas, established in 2004. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, it functions as a grantmaking foundation focused on supporting charitable initiatives across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.1M
-42.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.1M
-7.8% YoY
Grant Count
39
+14.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$80K
-19.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation provides charitable donations to organizations for research proposals in low carbohydrate and ketogenic nutrition. Beyond this primary focus, the foundation supports initiatives in education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and human services.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants typically ranging from $1,500 to $5,000,000. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds initiatives in Texas, Ohio, and New York, with particular emphasis on the San Antonio area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,066,298
- Total Giving: $3,124,729
- Total Revenues: $340,188
- Total Expenses: $3,373,363
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $7.1M
- Total Revenues: $10.1M
- Total Expenses: $3.48M
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,066,298 | $7,099,473 | $431,211 |
| Revenue | $340,188 | $10,144,167 | $-798,205 |
| Expenses | $3,373,363 | $3,475,905 | $8,414,095 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,371,513 | $3,472,233 | $8,409,277 |
| Net Investment Income | $340,188 | $152,483 | $263,564 |
| Distributable Amount | $278,029 | $161,680 | $349,312 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from 80-20 Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James E Irwine | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Alexandra Frey | Executive Dir. | 40 | $133,700 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been active in supporting education and innovation initiatives, including partnerships focused on addressing manufacturing talent needs and promoting technology education. Recent grants demonstrate a commitment to community development, youth services, and entrepreneurship support in the San Antonio region.
The 80/20 Foundation Promoting Tech Education and InnovationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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