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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Area Foundation Announces Multimillion Dollar Scholarship

Four-Year Legacy Scholarship to Support Bexar & Webb County Students

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Unexpected Donation A Lifesaver For Small Food Banks

Potato Drop Helps Rural Families Affected By Pandemic

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Dia De Los Muertos Community Altars

Venerable Chicanx Cultural Arts Nonprofit Plugs Along

New Recovery Fund for the Arts Offers A Lifeline

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Striving Toward A Truly Inclusive San Antonio

Meet Our Senior Program Officer Working To Eliminate Demographic Divides

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Survival Of Local Arts Community At Stake

You Can Help Grow New Recovery Fund

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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.

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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.

2019 Impact

$M
awarded to nonprofits
PEOPLE UTILIZED WELLS CENTER
$M+
awarded in scholarships
Nonprofit professionals received training

News

Study: Local nonprofit organizations contribute $6 billion to local economy

First-of-its-kind industry report was commissioned by the San Antonio Area Foundation in collaboration with the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce…

Area Foundation Offers Leadership Training For Our Times

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Study: Scholarship Program Increased College Enrollment & Graduation Rates While Lowering Loan Debt

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EVENTS

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Board Principles II – Legal Issues – Andrea March

Learn the seven principles you will need to know to establish key policies that will keep your board legally compliant….

Board Principles II – Legal Issues – Andrea March

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Creating A Strong Development Program

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