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.

Founding Father

Area Foundation Pioneer Richard Goldsmith Still Going Strong

 

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Riding Is Life

Area Foundation’s Live 2 Ride Fund Supports Cycling For A Safer & Accessible SA

 

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Getting Down To Business

Former SAAFdn Board Member Christina Strauch Provided Key Organizational Structure Leadership

 

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Obscured No More

Area Foundation Sponsors New Witte Museum Exhibition On Black Cowboys

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Impact Stories

Taking It From The Top: Diverse Cohort Completes Area Foundation Executive Leadership Program

By Cecilia Martinez SAN ANTONIO — Congratulations to this year’s slate of local CEOs and senior-level managers for completing this…

Taking It From The Top: Diverse Cohort Completes Area Foundation Executive Leadership Program

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Donors In Focus: Former Scholarship Recipient & Board Member Lissa Martinez Leads By Example

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EVENTS

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Finding Funders Training

We offer remote access to Candid’s Foundation Center Directory. This online tool helps you find funding opportunities throughout the U.S. Take this course to learn how to use the system before you begin your search.

Person First Leadership – Francisco Gonima

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – Dorian Williams, Ph.D.

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2020 Impact

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

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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Supporting Philanthropy We’re here to help you achieve your charitable goals.

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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.

Donate Now

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.

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