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Make Holiday Magic Happen with Gifts that Give Back

Every gift tells a story. A rescued dog finds a forever home. A family shares a warm meal they weren’t sure they’d have. A high school senior opens the acceptance letter he or she thought might never come. […]

Blog, Giving Tips

By Jeanna Balreira

November 14, 2025

Year-End Dynamics: Tax Law Changes Amid Timely Community Needs

You are likely aware that many families in our community are struggling, and you may be wondering how you can help most effectively. Whether increased community needs are triggered by […]

For Donors, Giving Tips

By Cecilia Martinez

November 12, 2025

Area Foundation Shows Up In Time Of Need

With recent reductions in federal funding making waves nationwide, the effects are being felt right here in San Antonio. Local nonprofits and government-funded organizations are struggling to keep vital programs and […]

Blog

By Lindsey Carnett

November 4, 2025

Help Us Select Our Next Nonprofit Grant Recipients!

The San Antonio Area Foundation uplifts our regional nonprofit sector through various projects and initiatives – one of them being grant funding. That’s well-known in our community, particularly in philanthropic […]

News

By Hernan Rozemberg

October 30, 2025

Future Ready: Area Foundation Announces New Grants

Reinforcing its commitment to increasing educational attainment throughout our community, the San Antonio Area Foundation announced more than $2 million in new grant funding to youth-serving nonprofits. In all, 18 […]

Blog, News

By Hernan Rozemberg

October 28, 2025

Advising Donors: Different Cases, Common Theme

We’ve rounded the corner into the fourth quarter of 2025! As the year draws to a close, you’re likely aware that charitable giving is not only important to your clients […]

For Professional Advisors

By Cecilia Martinez

October 22, 2025

Donors: Six Tips For Your Year-End Game Plan

As we head into the final stretch of 2025, it is important to evaluate your philanthropy sooner rather than later. Recently passed tax laws may throw a curveball into the […]

For Donors

By Cecilia Martinez

October 16, 2025

Three Tips For Young Adult Donors

“Philanthropy” may sound like something reserved for wealthy older adults, but that’s not at all the case. At the San Antonio Area Foundation, we work with individuals of every generation, […]

For Donors

By Cecilia Martinez

September 25, 2025

Tongue Twister For Advisors: OBBBA, IRAs, QCDs and FAQs

If your head is spinning, you are not alone – the rules for using IRAs in charitable giving were already complex, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) added a few new wrinkles. […]

For Professional Advisors

By Cecilia Martinez

September 18, 2025