Building What’s Possible— Together.
A record year of generosity, leadership, and community‑driven impact across our region.
Welcome to Our 2025 Impact Report
More than six decades ago, a bold vision took root in San Antonio: that generosity could create lasting opportunity for generations to come. In this report, you’ll see the impact our community has built together and explore the stories and outcomes that defined a record-setting 2025.
The Power of Community in Action
When we come together, meaningful change happens. In 2025, our community’s generosity fueled record investments in nonprofits, students, and leadership development. These milestones reflect not just what we’ve achieved, but what’s possible when we work together.
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Our Strategy
Our 2026–2030 Strategic Plan sets a clear path for how the San Antonio Area Foundation will deepen its impact, strengthen partnerships, and respond to the evolving needs of our community. Built around key strategic pillars, this plan reflects our commitment to advancing opportunity, supporting nonprofits, and driving meaningful, long-term change across our region. Each pillar represents a focused area of work that guides our investments and actions over the next five years.
Explore the full strategic plan to learn more about our priorities and vision for the future.
IGNITE
IMPACT
Create a public sense of urgency to solve our region’s most critical issues.
ELEVATE
VOICE
We are committed to clarifying who we are – our role, values, and voice – across everything we do.
BUILD
FUTURES
Inspire both private and public investment for the benefit of our region.
Mission
The San Antonio Area Foundation serves as your most trusted and impactful philanthropic partner.
Vision
To close opportunity gaps for the people who need it most.
Impact in action
Behind every grant, partnership, and milestone is a story worth telling. In 2025, we highlighted the voices, experiences, and moments that shaped our community and brought our mission to life. These stories remind us why this work matters and what’s possible when we come together.
FUTURE-READY COHORT
More than $2 million in new grant funding awarded to youth-serving nonprofits, including progress toward our $25M goal.
The Area Foundation entered 2025 with momentum, and a mission to keep driving impact in a rapidly changing philanthropic landscape.
A Vision That Lives On
Richard Goldsmith
1933 - 2026
From $100k to $1.37B Since 1964
Richard Goldsmith’s vision helped shape the San Antonio Area Foundation into what it is today, a trusted partner in philanthropy and a catalyst for community impact. What began with just $100,000 has grown into a legacy of generosity that has awarded more than $950 million since 1964, strengthening nonprofits and expanding opportunity across our region. Richard believed deeply in the power of community foundations to bring people together, invest in lasting solutions, and respond when it matters most. His leadership and commitment continue to guide our work and inspire future generations of giving. Read the full tribute to Richard Goldsmith and his lasting impact.
Investing in futures, one student at a time
Through the generosity of our donors and partners, the San Antonio Area Foundation continues to open doors for students across our region. In 2025, we reached a record milestone, awarding $14.4 million in scholarships to support educational dreams and expand access to opportunity.
All Hearts On Deck
All Hearts On Deck was launched in response to a moment of uncertainty for San Antonio’s nonprofit sector, when rising needs and tightening resources put essential organizations at risk. In that moment, the San Antonio Area Foundation joined with fellow partners—including Kronkosky Charitable Foundation, United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, Methodist Healthcare Ministries, and H. E. Butt Foundation—to form the Beyond Giving group and align around a shared, collective response. All Hearts On Deck reflects that commitment in action, grounded in a simple truth: we all profit from nonprofits.
What it is
All Hearts on Deck is a community-wide initiative with one goal: make sure no neighbor loses access to the services they depend on. Because when nonprofits are strong, our whole community is stronger.
Why it matters
Nonprofits are more than charitable organizations. They are a vital part of our community’s infrastructure and economic engine. They support more than 87,000 local jobs and contribute billions in economic impact while delivering critical services that support families, strengthen the workforce, and improve quality of life. Today, federal funding shifts, state budget changes, and a shrinking pool of major funders are creating a perfect storm, putting unprecedented pressure on the organizations that hold our community together.
How it works
All Hearts on Deck mobilizes individuals, leaders, and organizations to advocate for and invest in the nonprofit sector. By shifting the narrative from charity to investment, elevating nonprofit value, and encouraging community action, such as engaging with elected officials, supporting nonprofits, and sharing their impact, we can strengthen this essential ecosystem together.
Strengthening leaders, Strengthening Community
Our Learning and Development programs equip nonprofit leaders, staff, and board members with the tools, knowledge, and connections they need to grow their organizations and deepen their impact. By investing in capacity building, we help strengthen the entire nonprofit ecosystem—ensuring organizations are more effective, resilient, and prepared to meet the evolving needs of our community.
2025 was an amazing year of learning. Take advantage of our amazing Learning and Development offerings in 2026. Explore the 2026 Course Catalog to plan your learning path, build your team’s capacity, and stay connected to the resources and knowledge that support a stronger nonprofit sector in our community.
Together, we're building what's next
As we look ahead, we remain committed to stewarding generosity with care, responding to emerging needs, and working alongside those who are shaping a stronger, more equitable future for our region. The work continues—and we invite you to be part of what comes next.
