10 Years of the HOLT Values-Based Leadership Fellows Program

Where do good leaders come from? Are good leaders born that way or is through learning and growth? For the past 10 years, the San Antonio Area Foundation and HOLT […]

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By San Antonio Area Foundation

August 31, 2026

Paying It Forward: Donors Open Doors For The Next Generation

When Mary Anne Owens established a scholarship fund through the San Antonio Area Foundation more than 30 years ago, she wasn’t simply making a charitable gift. She was honoring her […]

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By San Antonio Area Foundation

August 14, 2026

Area Foundation Expands Membership Program

SAN ANTONIO – When Mel Zarb-Cousin began thinking about the next phase of growth for The Magik Theatre earlier this year, one priority quickly rose to the top: board development. […]

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By Hernan Rozemberg

June 22, 2026

San Antonio Confluence Fellowship 2026, drum circle

Confluence Fellowship: Area Foundation Program Uplifts Nonprofit Leaders

SAN ANTONIO – Amidst navigating challenges related to growth, finances, legislation, burnout and more, it is critical that nonprofit leaders have access to impactful, holistic support. That’s where the San […]

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By San Antonio Area Foundation

June 17, 2026

Start Close to Home: Join Us for Local News Day

From understanding what’s happening in our neighborhoods to making decisions about schools, safety, and local leadership, people rely on local information every day. Local News Day is a national moment […]

Community Impact, For Donors, News

By Jeanna Balreira

April 8, 2026

Showing Up: Area Foundation Responds to Kerrville Tragedy

Coming to the Aid of a Neighbor in Crisis Laura Giacomoni smiled at the sight of her two sons and their two cousins splashing in the waist-deep water of a […]

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By San Antonio Area Foundation

January 8, 2026

Professional Advisors Find A Home At The Area Foundation

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Area Foundation wants professional advisors in our community to know they have a resource in the most trusted and impactful philanthropic partner. The Area Foundation is committed to […]

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By Cecilia Martinez

March 13, 2025

Taking Flight: Dee Howard Foundation

From virtually the early days of flight, San Antonio has been an aviation hotspot. Among the legendary figures that have helped shape the industry in the city was Durrell “Dee” […]

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By Eric Moreno

November 14, 2024

Thinking Ahead: Scholarship Team Takes Action

Back to school time is a vivid reminder for high school seniors to begin the applying for college with the aspiration of continuing their education. Normally, it’s a process filled […]

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By Eric Moreno

August 26, 2024

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