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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 […]

Blog, Community Impact, For Professional Advisors

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” […]

Blog, Community Impact

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 […]

Community Impact

By Eric Moreno

August 26, 2024

Native American Heritage Month: Planting Seed For New Center

The San Antonio Area Foundation helped plant the seed for a new permanent home for the largest and oldest Native American organization in our region. It was a $250,000 Area […]

Blog, Community Impact

By Hernan Rozemberg

November 9, 2023

First Generation Legacy Scholars Off To College!

SAN ANTONIO – The inaugural group of San Antonio Area Foundation Legacy Scholarship recipients is officially off to college! Before they begin their higher education careers thanks to their new […]

Blog, Community Impact

By Cristiana Salinas

August 24, 2023

Area Foundation Helps Regional Food Banks

As long as John Galbraith is around, needy South Texas families can rest assured that they will have hearty potatoes and vegetables to eat at home. Galbraith is a college […]

Blog, Community Impact

By Hernan Rozemberg

April 7, 2023

Small Nonprofit Thrives Thanks To SAAFdn Support

In its more than three decades serving San Antonio’s South Side community, nonprofit organization Fuerza Unida – “United Force” in Spanish – has had its share of ups and downs, […]

Blog, Community Impact

By Hernan Rozemberg

March 31, 2023

At the Forefront: Area Foundation Invests in Trust-Based Philanthropy

Responding to the pandemic required philanthropic funders to change the way we support nonprofit organizations. Among key challenges, provide unrestricted funding allowing organizations to adapt to rapidly changing environments; increase access and speed of […]

Blog, Community Impact

By Stephanie LaFroscia

November 15, 2022

Area Foundation Leader Wins Renaissance with the Stars 2021 and Supports Cause

“I’m Lisa Brunsvold, the VP of Development and Donor Services at the San Antonio Area Foundation (SAAFDN). It’s been my privilege to work alongside the San Antonio Area African American […]

Blog, Community Impact, Outreach Funds

By Angel Martinez

August 24, 2021