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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Lifting Up Our Youth

Meet Our Senior Program Officer Forging Equity For The Next Generation

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Seizing The Day

Scholarship Fund Reflects Its Namesake’s Go-Getter Philosophy

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Board Boot Camp

Enrollment for Board Boot Camp is Now Open!

Learn about best practices and board responsibilities to strengthen your board and ensure your organization’s success.

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Lifting Up SA’s African American Community

New grant recipients will help low-income residents get their basic needs met

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Community Pipe Repair Program Fund

Area Foundation's CPR Fund supports SAWS customers in need of emergency plumbing repair, providing immediate relief to vulnerable families who are currently living without running and potable water.

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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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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.

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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…

Investing In Our Youth Is Investing In Our Community’s Success

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Donn “Corky” McCorkindale: Living Life To The Fullest

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EVENTS

Apr
20

Branding the Right Way – Jade Tate

Your organization’s image is everything. It not only tells your narrative but can help generate funding. Be sure your brand…

Branding the Right Way – Jade Tate

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Emotional Intelligence – Kathryn Keeton

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