80-20 Foundation
Accepts applications
80-20 Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.1 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $836,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.1 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$836,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.4 million the year before.
59% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.4 million | 34 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 39 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Alexandra Frey 112 E Pecan St Ste 175, San Antonio, TX 78205 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (210) 775-2370 |
| What to submit | Online grant application process located on web-site. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What 80-20 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 36 | $2.8 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $250,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Area Foundation | Support for the Student + Startups and San Antonio Startup Week & San Antonio Startup Day Program Grants | $836,000 |
| Artpace San Antonio | Support for rooftop renovations at Artpace | $250,000 |
| New Braunfels Youth Collaborative | General Support | $250,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hol | Two Oceans Charitable Gift Fund Contributon | $250,000 |
| University of Texas - San Antonio | Support for Phase 1 of the AI Security Program at UTSA School of Data Science | $176,000 |
| NPower | Support for the Cybersecurity Enrollment Program | $156,000 |
| Witte Museum | General Support | $150,000 |
| Center for Applied Science Tech Net | Support for Alumni Success: Direct to Industry program | $145,000 |
| Centro San Antonio | Support for Activate Houston Street 2.0 and the Gensler Downtown Pickleball Tournament | $140,500 |
| United Way of San Antonio Bexar Cou | Support for the 2023 United Way Campaign Pledge Grant | $100,000 |
| Grameen America | 2023-2024 Support for the Empowering Low-Income Women Entrepreneurs Program in San Antonio | $100,000 |
| ESTEAM Foundation Inc | 2024-2025 Support for San Antonio Expansion | $78,500 |
| Texas AM San Antonio Foundation | Support for the Transformational Leadership Academy Program | $75,000 |
| Great Springs Project | General Support for the Greater San Antonio efforts | $50,000 |
| Arboretum San Antonio | Grant for Operational efforts | $50,000 |
| The Try Again Group | Support for 10 fellows to the Better Futures Insitute | $40,000 |
| Texas Public Radio | Support for the 2024 Summer Night Music Series and the 2025 Worth Repeating Series | $35,000 |
| Northside Education Foundation | Support for the NSITE VEI Student Competition | $33,000 |
| ACORN A School for Young Childern | General operating support for 2024 | $25,000 |
| Conrad Smiles | Support for the Conrad Smiles Documentary | $25,000 |
| City Year Inc | Support for the 2024-2025 Carlos Alvarez Match | $20,000 |
| Guadalupe County Youth Show | Support for the 2024 Guadalupe County Livestock Show Program | $15,000 |
| Girls Inc | Donation for the Strong Level Luncheon | $14,650 |
| San Antonio Livestock Exposition In | Junior Livestock Show Program Grant | $10,000 |
| San Antonio Botanical Garden Societ | General Support | $10,000 |
| The McNay Art Museum | Support for the McNay Museum 70th Anniversary | $10,000 |
| Wonder Theatre | General Support | $10,000 |
| San Antonio Book Festival | Support for Annual Book Festival | $9,600 |
| The Children's Shelter of San Anton | Donation for the 2024 Lunchoen | $9,520 |
| SAISD Foundation | Support for the 2024 Inspire Awards Grant | $9,000 |
| Tobin Center of Performing Arts | Donation for Tobin the 10th Year Anniversary | $7,250 |
| Brighton Center | Support for the 2024 Best Night Ever event | $5,629 |
| International Business Innovation A | 2024 Champion Sponsorship | $5,500 |
| San Antonio Report | Support for 2024 Local Leaders Summit Program | $5,000 |
| Esscence Preparatory Public School | General Support | $5,000 |
| Briscoe Western Art Museum | Donation for the 2024 Legacy Lunch | $4,080 |
| Trinity University | Support for San Antonio Startup Week Program Grant | $4,000 |
| Students of Service | Donation and Support for the SOS Luncheon (10th Birthday Bash) | $3,500 |
| EduBridge Texas | Support to fund research on secondary education pathways to manufacturing careers in San Antonio | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James E Irwine
- Alexandra Frey
Questions people ask
Does 80-20 Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does 80-20 Foundation give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs 80-20 Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James E Irwine (Trustee) and Alexandra Frey (Executive Dir.).
What does 80-20 Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and science and research.