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, […]

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By Hernan Rozemberg

March 31, 2023

Area Foundation Expands 2023 Board Roster

The San Antonio Area Foundation welcomes two dedicated community members to its 2023 Board of Directors roster. An executive at H-E-B, Jorge Elizondo brings more than three decades of experience […]

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By Hernan Rozemberg

March 17, 2023

Area Foundation Offers Legacy Scholars Training On College Application Best Practices

Ensuring its commitment to educational excellence, the San Antonio Area Foundation recently offered its cadre of Legacy Scholars an opportunity to learn college application best practices. The event, organized by […]

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By Cristiana Salinas

February 23, 2023

Black History Month: New Program Boosts African American Business Ownership In SA

Small business owners Jirzia Blackman and Kimblyn Gilyard faced dire times during the pandemic, being forced to close their doors not knowing when or if they’d be able to open […]

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By Kiko Martinez

February 16, 2023

Mellon Foundation Awards $500,000 Grant to Support San Antonio’s Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI)

The Board of the Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI) and the San Antonio Area Foundation are proud to announce a $500,000 grant award from the Mellon Foundation’s Humanities in […]

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By Hernan Rozemberg

February 9, 2023

Area Foundation Kicks Off 3-Year Grant Application Process

On Tuesday, January 24th, we hosted an information session for our multi-year responsive grant cycle. Over 150 people attended the event, led by our Community Engagement and Impact team, who […]

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By Cecilia Martinez

February 3, 2023

Challenging The Status Quo: Aging Matters

Successfully Aging and Living in San Antonio (SALSA) was created by the San Antonio Area Foundation to increase leadership, collaboration and funding to ensure older adults have access to needed […]

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By Jane Paccione

January 2, 2023

Young Philanthropist Helps Healing In Uvalde

Here at the San Antonio Area Foundation, we like to say that anyone can be a philanthropist. One need not be a generous millionaire to assume that role. Look no […]

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By Hernan Rozemberg

December 29, 2022

Leading The Charge: Area Foundation Welcomes New Board Of Directors Chairman Alex Perez

Alex Perez is accustomed to taking on complex challenges. The incoming chairman of the San Antonio Area Foundation Board of Directors for the next two years starting in January 2023, Perez will […]

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By Travis E. Poling

December 19, 2022

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