San Antonio Area Foundation Finds New Home

Our city’s most trusted & impactful philanthropic partner moves from Pearl to Concord The San Antonio Area Foundation is on the move, literally. After a decade at The Pearl, the […]

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By San Antonio Area Foundation

December 9, 2022

San Antonio Equity Fellowship Launches New Class

Unique Area Foundation training program emphasizes diversity & social justice Following in the footsteps of last year’s successful inaugural class, the San Antonio Area Foundation announced the launch of the […]

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By San Antonio Area Foundation

November 29, 2022

Area Foundation Uplifts Local Native American Cultural Arts Nonprofits

There’s no shortage of celebrations of Mexican and Mexican American culture in our great city. Not so visible on the cultural radar is awareness and recognition of our region’s Native […]

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By Kiko Martinez

November 21, 2022

Coming Home: Area Foundation New Team Member Reflects On Spirit Of Thanksgiving

So much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving season! I hope you enjoy this video we’re sharing, pulling back the curtains a bit on our organization and staff here at […]

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By Cristiana Salinas

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 […]

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By Stephanie LaFroscia

November 15, 2022

Veterans Day 2022: Area Foundation Honors Charlie Uranga’s Life & Service

He was a pioneering Mexican American who built generational wealth in the 20th century. An invaluable donor and supporter of the University of Texas Health Science Center, helping people improve […]

Blog, Donor Story

By Ben Wiese

November 11, 2022

Paying It Forward: Area Foundation Helps Hamilton Barton Go From Homeless Addict To CEO

Sounds like a made-for-TV underdog success story. Yet this is no fictional tale of redemption. It’s the actual life of Hamilton Barton, who went from homeless addict living on the […]

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By Hernan Rozemberg

October 28, 2022

San Antonio Area Foundation Unveils 2021 Impact Report

Managing 550+ philanthropic funds valued at $1.1 billion; $48 million awarded in grants and scholarships A year after stepping up to serve the community in unprecedented times of dire need […]

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By San Antonio Area Foundation

October 11, 2022

Hispanic Heritage Month: Honoring Public Health Trailblazer Dr. Fernando Guerra

Dr. Fernando Guerra’s lifelong devotion to helping the underserved, the homeless and the most vulnerable in society remains the defining trait of his impact on the city of San Antonio. Even after […]

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By Ben Wiese

October 7, 2022

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