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
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
Ready to take the next step with Biglari Foundation?
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SARDAR BIGLARI | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| PHILIP COOLEY | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| RUTH PERSON | TRUSTEE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
William Z Hayes Foundation
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$629K
Grants
4
Total Given
$28K
Tr Uw Jane James Cook Item 19
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$861K
Grants
11
Total Given
$41K
Forsyth Fbo Leonard Wood Memorial
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$320K
Grants
1
Total Given
$18K
Teas Foundation
AMARILLO, TX
Assets
$3.0M
Grants
3
Total Given
$138K
Harold D Miller Endowment Fund
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$890K
Grants
1
Total Given
$44K
Amarillo Business Foundation
AMARILLO, TX
Assets
$4.2M
Grants
13
Total Given
$222K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Biglari Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities