Biglari Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN ANTONIO, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $348K. Net investment income was $1.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13K
-16.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$348K
-7.5% YoY
Grant Count
7
-22.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
+18.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Biglari Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Biglari Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Biglari Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN ANTONIO, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $348K. Net investment income was $1.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,684 | $15,184 | $107,227 |
| Revenue | $360,001 | $290,001 | $855,335 |
| Expenses | $362,501 | $382,044 | $775,334 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $347,639 | $376,000 | $769,237 |
| Net Investment Income | $1 | $1 | $1 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,443 | $3,074 | $1,952 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Trinity University ($100,000), The Smh (saint Mary's Hall) Fund ($80,000), San Antonio Zoo ($59,039).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SAN ANTONIO ZOO SAN ANTONIO, TX | FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, ARTISTIC, CULTURAL, CIVIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; OR FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. | $59,039 |
| TEXAS BIOMEDICAL FORUM GALA SAN ANTONIO, TX | FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, ARTISTIC, CULTURAL, CIVIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; OR FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. | $33,600 |
| TEXAS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE SAN ANTONIO, TX | FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, ARTISTIC, CULTURAL, CIVIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; OR FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. | $50,000 |
| TRINITY UNIVERSITY SAN ANTONIO, TX | FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, ARTISTIC, CULTURAL, CIVIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; OR FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. | $100,000 |
| UTSA SAN ANTONIO, TX | FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, ARTISTIC, CULTURAL, CIVIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; OR FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. | $5,000 |
| THE SMH (SAINT MARY'S HALL) FUND SAN ANTONIO, TX | FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, ARTISTIC, CULTURAL, CIVIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; OR FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. | $80,000 |
| JOHN HAYES MEMORIAL FUND - SAN ANTONIO AREA SOMERSET, TX | FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, ARTISTIC, CULTURAL, CIVIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; OR FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARDAR BIGLARI | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| PHILIP COOLEY | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| RUTH PERSON | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Biglari Foundation?
Biglari Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN ANTONIO, TX. It holds $13K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Biglari Foundation?
As of 2024, Biglari Foundation holds $13K in total assets with $360K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $348K in 2024.
Where does Biglari Foundation operate?
Biglari Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas.
What size grants does Biglari Foundation award?
In 2024, Biglari Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $348K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Biglari Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Biglari Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Biglari Foundation's EIN?
Biglari Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1925940. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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