80/20 Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: 80|20 Foundation does not issue grants for endowments or to nonprofits operating outside of San Antonio
- Not eligible: Over 49% of a program
- Not eligible: Project’s budget
- Not eligible: Capital expenditures
Overview
The 80/20 Foundation Grant aims to bolster San Antonio's workforce by funding nonprofits that attract, grow, and retain local talent. Established by Graham Weston, the foundation prioritizes initiatives that showcase the entrepreneurial ecosystem, enhance educational offerings, and improve quality of life. By focusing on impactful projects, the foundation seeks to create a vibrant community where young professionals can thrive, ensuring a sustainable future for the city.
The 80|20 Foundation invests in San Antonio’s future by issuing grants to public charities that Attract, Grow, and Retain San Antonio’s future workforce and job-creating entrepreneurs.
Attract
We strive to transform San Antonio by issuing grants to public charities in three strategic areas:
- Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Eligibility
Nonprofit charitable organizations that are exempt from federal taxes under section 501(c) (3) of the IRS Revenue Code can apply for grant.
Ineligibility
80|20 Foundation does not issue grants for endowments or to nonprofits operating outside of San Antonio
80|20 Foundation does not fund over 49% of a program or project’s budget
What 80-20 Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 39
- Total given
- $3.12M
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $2,000–$836K
- By dollars: Texas 89%, Illinois 8%, New York 3%. Top recipient cities: San Antonio, TX; Austin, TX; New Braunfels, TX.
- 9% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 49% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
San Antonio Area Foundation · San Antonio, TX
Support for the Student + Startups and San Antonio Startup Week & San Antonio Startup…
$836K
Artpace San Antonio · San Antonio, TX
Support for rooftop renovations at Artpace
$250K
Community Foundation of Jackson HOL · Chicago, IL
Two Oceans Charitable Gift Fund Contributon
$250K
Npower · San Antonio, TX
Support for the Cybersecurity Enrollment Program
$156K
Center for Applied Science Tech Net · San Antonio, TX
Support for Alumni Success: Direct to Industry program
$145K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Workforce development
- Education
- Community development
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