Biglari Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Biglari Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $322,367 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $80,000 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$322,367
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$80,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$26,244
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $347,639 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $376,000 | 9 | $15,184 |
| 2023 | $347,639 | 7 | $12,684 |
| 2024 | $322,367 | 5 | $26,244 |
How to apply
Biglari Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Biglari Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5 | $322,367 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Biomedical Research Institute | For charitable, scientific, literary, artistic, cultural, civic, or educational purposes; or for the promotion of health and human services. | $125,000 |
| Trinity University | For charitable, scientific, literary, artistic, cultural, civic, or educational purposes; or for the promotion of health and human services. | $82,367 |
| The SMH (Saint Mary's Hall) Fund | 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 | For charitable, scientific, literary, artistic, cultural, civic, or educational purposes; or for the promotion of health and human services. | $25,000 |
| Utsa | For charitable, scientific, literary, artistic, cultural, civic, or educational purposes; or for the promotion of health and human services. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sardar Biglari
- Philip Cooley
- Ruth Person
Questions people ask
Does Biglari Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Biglari Foundation give?
$322,367 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $80,000.
Who runs Biglari Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sardar Biglari (Trustee), Philip Cooley (Trustee) and Ruth Person (Trustee).
What does Biglari Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, community development and education.