Managing Philanthropic Legacy to Improve Lives
Managing Philanthropic Legacy to Improve Lives

Connecting Since 1964, we have been connecting charitable individuals, families, and businesses to nonprofits and student scholars through over 500 funds and over $1B in assets.

Giving

We invest, protect and grow your gifts so that you can support your favorite causes for years to come.

Nonprofits

We support nonprofits through grantmaking, training, research and convening.

Students

We offer over 100 scholarship funds for high school seniors and college students.

Businesses

We help businesses give back to their employees, students, nonprofits and other charities.

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Did You Know?

Impact Report Shows Area Foundation Granted Out $72 Million In 2020

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General’s Mission

Retired Military Leader Helps Latinx Students Through Area Foundation Philanthropic Fund

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Happy At Home

Area Foundation Recognizes National Aging In Place Week

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Headed West

Area Foundation Grants Address Cultural Preservation & Inequities in SA’s West Side

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Supporting Nonprofits We support your mission with a variety of resources, programs and investment services.

Grants

We provide grants in key areas to nonprofit organizations improving the quality of life in Bexar County and the surrounding area.
Learning Opportunities

High-quality, affordable training in management, leadership, fundraising and more!
Meeting Space and Library

For a low fee, nonprofits can reserve onsite conference rooms for charitable purposes, and individuals can explore our resource library for free.
Establish an Agency Fund

Do you want to grow your organization’s financial assets? Do you want to start an endowment? We can help you with that.
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Achieve Your Charitable Goals

We invest, protect and grow your gifts so that you can support your favorite causes for years to come.

Open a Fund

Establishing a fund at the San Antonio Area Foundation is an easy, effective way to invest in your community.

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Contribute online with your MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover card to any fund or initiative.
Other Giving Options

You can see immediate impact with a gift today, or leave a lasting legacy with a planned gift.

2020 Impact

$
TOTAL ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
$M+
TOTAL GRANTMAKING
$M
awarded to nonprofits
in 2020
+
CHARITABLE FUNDS

Impact Stories

Area Foundation Grant Recipient Dee Howard Foundation Welcomes New Leadership

By Cecilia Martinez SAN ANTONIO — One of the San Antonio Area Foundation’s past annual responsive grantees and current Youth…

Area Foundation Grant Recipient Dee Howard Foundation Welcomes New Leadership

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Overcoming A Tumultuous Journey

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EVENTS

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New Labor Challenges – Michelle Cox

Gain insight into new labor laws at the local, state and national levels.  

New Labor Challenges – Michelle Cox

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Person First Leadership – Francisco Gonima

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