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Biglari Foundation is a private trust based in SAN ANTONIO, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. It holds total assets of $13K. Annual income is reported at $360K. Total assets have decreased from $268K in 2010 to $15K in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. According to available records, Biglari Foundation has made 22 grants totaling $3.5M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $114K in 2020 to $376K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.5M distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $597K, with an average award of $159K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Biglari Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 22 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, PA, NY.
Biglari Foundation has distributed a total of $3.5M across 22 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $159K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $597K.
Biglari Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Biglari Foundation is headquartered in SAN ANTONIO, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Person | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Philip Cooley | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sardar Biglari | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$382K
Total Assets
$15K
Fair Market Value
$15K
Net Worth
$15K
Grants Paid
$376K
Contributions
$290K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$3K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
22
Total Giving
$3.5M
Average Grant
$159K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Biomedical Research InstituteFOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, ARTISTIC, CULTURAL, CIVIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; OR FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. | San Antonio, TX | $140K | 2023 |
| Texas Business Hall Of Fame FoundationFOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, ARTISTIC, CULTURAL, CIVIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; OR FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| San Antonio Economic Development FoundationFOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, ARTISTIC, CULTURAL, CIVIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; OR FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. | San Antonio, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Trinity UniversityFOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, ARTISTIC, CULTURAL, CIVIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; OR FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. | San Antonio, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Texas Biomedical Forum GalaFOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, ARTISTIC, CULTURAL, CIVIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; OR FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. | San Antonio, TX | $35K | 2023 |
| San Antonio ZooFOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, ARTISTIC, CULTURAL, CIVIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; OR FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. | San Antonio, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Somerset Isd Educational FoundationFOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, ARTISTIC, CULTURAL, CIVIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; OR FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. | Somerset, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| UtsaFOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, ARTISTIC, CULTURAL, CIVIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; OR FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. | San Antonio, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| The Qoqnoos Project PhoenixFOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, ARTISTIC, CULTURAL, CIVIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; OR FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. | Washington, DC | $3K | 2023 |
| The Village At Incarnate WordFOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, ARTISTIC, CULTURAL, CIVIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; OR FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. | San Antonio, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Prince Albert Ii Of Monaco FoundationFOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, ARTISTIC, CULTURAL, CIVIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; OR FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. | Philadelphia, PA | $597K | 2021 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma SocietyFOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, ARTISTIC, CULTURAL, CIVIC, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; OR FOR THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. | New York, NY | $4K | 2020 |