80-20 Foundation
The 80-20 Foundation is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Texas. It makes grants to public charities to help attract, grow, and retain San Antonio’s future workforce and job-creating entrepreneurs.
80-20 Foundation at a glance
In short: 80-20 Foundation gave $3.1M across 39 grants in 2024 (avg $80K), mostly in Texas. 49% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,124,729
- -7.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 39
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $80,121
- -19.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $4,066,298
- -42.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 49% first-time grantees (19 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to 80-20 Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications are submitted through an online grant application on the foundation’s website. The filing lists no award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Alexandra Frey
Mailing address: 112 E Pecan St Ste 175, San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 775-2370
Website: https://www.8020foundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from 80-20 Foundation
Who 80-20 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Antonio Area Foundation ($836K). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($176,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 149 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission focuses on an individual recipient In 2024, 89% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 8% to Illinois, 3% to New York, and less than 1% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
Is 80-20 Foundation open to new grantees?
49%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 39 grantees (49%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $59K; repeat grants $100K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $45K repeat.
- 41% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1M (2021) to $8.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 39 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Area Foundation San Antonio, TX | Support for the Student + Startups and San Antonio Startup Week & San Antonio Startup Day Program Grants | $836,000 |
| Artpace San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Support for rooftop renovations at Artpace | $250,000 |
| New Braunfels Youth Collaborative New Braunfels, TX | General Support | $250,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hol Chicago, IL | Two Oceans Charitable Gift Fund Contributon | $250,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $176,000 |
| NPower San Antonio, TX | Support for the Cybersecurity Enrollment Program | $156,000 |
| Witte Museum San Antonio, TX | General Support | $150,000 |
| Center for Applied Science Tech Net San Antonio, TX | Support for Alumni Success: Direct to Industry program | $145,000 |
| Centro San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Support for Activate Houston Street 2.0 and the Gensler Downtown Pickleball Tournament | $140,500 |
| United Way of San Antonio Bexar Cou San Antonio, TX | Support for the 2023 United Way Campaign Pledge Grant | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,066,298 | $340,188 | $3,373,363 | $3,124,729 | 39 | $3,371,513 | $340,188 | $278,029 |
| 2023 | $7,099,473 | $10,144,167 | $3,475,905 | $3,390,210 | 34 | $3,472,233 | $152,483 | $161,680 |
| 2022 | $431,211 | $-798,205 | $8,414,095 | $8,326,375 | 24 | $8,409,277 | $263,564 | $349,312 |
| 2021 | $9,643,511 | $392,006 | $2,093,149 | $2,063,426 | 30 | $2,090,349 | $392,006 | $527,571 |
| 2020 | $11,344,654 | $10,281,977 | $4,506,136 | $4,483,594 | 22 | — | $281,977 | $363,097 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, 80-20 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $278K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to invest in San Antonio’s future by supporting public charities that attract, grow, and retain the city’s future workforce and job-creating entrepreneurs. Its stated focus areas are Attract, Grow, and Retain. These include sharing stories that showcase San Antonio’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, connecting local talent with current and future jobs, and supporting quality-of-life initiatives such as dynamic urban spaces and multimodal transportation.
Its 2024 grants included support for startup events, an AI security program, cybersecurity enrollment, arts and cultural organizations, youth programming, and downtown activation. Among its grantees, NPower describes its work as preparing young adults and military-connected individuals for technology careers through tuition-free training, mentoring, and job-placement support. ESTEAM Foundation says it works to make entrepreneurship education accessible to youth, while the Witte Museum describes its mission as inspiring people to shape the future of Texas through experiences in nature, science, and culture.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 39 grants totaling $3,124,729. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $836,000, with a median of $25,000. Among its largest reported grants were $836,000 to the an individual recipient Area Foundation for Student + Startups and an individual recipient Startup Week and Startup Day program grants; $250,000 each to an individual recipient for rooftop renovations and New Braunfels Youth Collaborative for general support; and $176,000 to the University of Texas at an individual recipient for Phase 1 of an AI Security Program.
The foundation also reported grants of $156,000 to NPower for its Cybersecurity Enrollment Program, $150,000 to the Witte Museum for general support, and $78,500 to ESTEAM Foundation for its an individual recipient expansion. In a separate example of its support for transportation, the foundation announced a $156,892 grant to ActivateSA in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James E Irwine as Trustee and Alexandra Frey as Executive Director. The foundation’s website also identifies Frey as Executive Director.
80-20 Foundation is led by Alexandra Frey, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexandra Frey
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$134K (2024)
James E Irwine
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lorenzo Gomez III (2020–2021) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $134K, to Alexandra Frey (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about 80-20 Foundation
How much does 80-20 Foundation give each year?
80-20 Foundation gave $3.1M across 39 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.4M across 34 grants.
What is 80-20 Foundation's typical grant size?
80-20 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $80,121, across 39 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from 80-20 Foundation that year got $59K on average.
Where does 80-20 Foundation give grants?
80-20 Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (30 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does 80-20 Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 21% of 80-20 Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are 80-20 Foundation's largest grantees?
80-20 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include San Antonio Area Foundation ($836,000), Artpace San Antonio ($250,000) and New Braunfels Youth Collaborative ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($176,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is 80-20 Foundation?
80-20 Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $278K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does 80-20 Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to invest in San Antonio’s future by supporting public charities that attract, grow, and retain the city’s future workforce and job-creating entrepreneurs. Its stated focus areas are Attract, Grow, and Retain. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from 80-20 Foundation?
The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is 80-20 Foundation's EIN?
80-20 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0683200. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
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Grantable. (2026). 80-20 Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/80-20-foundation-morg_19576c1ee5584fc6b571e767409841aa
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