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“Shell funds” and other no-cost tools for charitable clients

Getting a jump on a future “to do” list is always such a good feeling. The team at the San Antonio Area Foundation can help you with your clients’ long-term […]

For Financial Advisors

By Cecilia Martinez

May 15, 2024

Legacy Scholarship Program Thrives

Through the generosity of an anonymous donor, 100 area high school students this year secured a collective $4 million in endowments via the San Antonio Area Foundation’s Legacy Scholarship program. […]

Blog

By Tony Cantu

May 14, 2024

Older Americans Month: Talking Generations Over Dinner

Few things in life bring people together quite like a meal. It has long been acknowledged that sitting down and eating with someone is virtually the perfect way to break […]

Blog, SALSA Spotlight Series

By Eric Moreno

May 2, 2024

In the business of giving

If you’re a business owner, odds are you already give back to your community. Like many charitably-minded people, your business likely sponsors events, makes in-kind donations and donates cash to […]

Blog, For Donors

By Cecilia Martinez

May 1, 2024

60 Years In The Making: Area Foundation Fiesta Float

Each year, when the calendar turns over to the month of April, San Antonio collectively turns to one the city’s most beloved traditions: Fiesta! For nearly a fortnight, the entire […]

Blog

By Eric Moreno

April 24, 2024

Beyond The Myth: Reframing Affordable Housing

Home is the center of our lives, a basic necessity. If you already have secure housing, this may not be top of mind, but many San Antonians are struggling to […]

Blog, SALSA Spotlight Series

By Sarah Davis

April 16, 2024

Webb County Students Recognized For Academic Excellence

More than two dozen talented Webb County students have been selected to receive $40,000 each for their upcoming college studies as 2024 San Antonio Area Foundation Legacy Scholarship recipients. The […]

News

By Hernan Rozemberg

April 9, 2024

Report Examines Pandemic’s Impact On SA’s Wealth Gaps

The scourge of COVID-19 exposed the lack of readiness of our local populace facing a pandemic at a scale not seen in a century. Amid the chaos of the coronavirus […]

Blog

By Antonio Cantu

April 4, 2024

San Antonio Area Foundation and Geekdom Launch “Accelerate South Texas” Fund

The San Antonio Area Foundation, our region’s philanthropic leader, in partnership with Geekdom, San Antonio’s collaborative startup community, has announced the creation of the Accelerate South Texas Fund. The Accelerate […]

News

By Cecilia Martinez

March 28, 2024