WE SERVE AS YOUR

Most Trusted & Impactful Philanthropic Partner

We grow your donations to ensure that together we continue supporting your favorite causes for decades to come.

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OPPORTUNITY GAPS

FOR THOSE THAT NEED IT MOST

We are San Antonio’s philanthropic foundation. We provide a simple, highly personal and community-oriented approach to giving with deep intent about making our city a truly equitable place to live for all of us, no matter which zip code we hail from.

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CHARITABLE FUNDS

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IMPACT

Thousands of people in the San Antonio region have seen their lives and chances at success improve thanks to our investment in community nonprofits. Learn about the stories of some of these names and faces below.

Area Foundation Offers Legacy Scholars Training
Ensuring its commitment to educational excellence, the San Antonio Area Foundation recently offered its cadre of Legacy Scholars an opportunity to learn college application best practices.
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Black History Month: New Program Boosts African American Business
Small business owners Jirzia Blackman and Kimblyn Gilyard faced dire times during the pandemic, being forced to close their doors not knowing when or if they’d be able to open them again.
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Mellon Foundation Awards $500,000 Grant to Support MACRI
The Board of the Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI) and the San Antonio Area Foundation are proud to announce a $500,000 grant award from the Mellon Foundation’s Humanities in Place Program
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Our calendar keeps you informed about upcoming trainings, events, grant opportunities and workshops.

BRIDGING OPPORTUNITY GAPS

SINCE 1964

We connect donors, families and businesses to nonprofits and students through more than 500 charitable funds and $1.1 billion in assets.

We are working towards a San Antonio where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, no matter their background. You can help us achieve this goal and change lives by opening a charitable fund or by leaving a gift in your estate plans.

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San Antonio Area Foundation supports nonprofits with grants, strengthens nonprofits with a variety of capacity building services and sustains organizations with financial tools.

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Achieve your educational dreams with scholarships from our generous donors.

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The San Antonio Area Foundation provides a variety of customizable services. Our professional philanthropic advisors help you develop the perfect program to align with your company’s mission and vision.

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