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Called To Serve: Social Worker Turns Philanthropist

Jonathan Hardy’s personal story is proof that every philanthropist paves a unique path in making a commitment to giving back. Hardy, 73, is a retired social worker from Columbus, Ohio, […]

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By Eric Moreno

August 27, 2025

Gifts of artwork: Worth a look, but be careful

If you’ve noticed a surprising uptick in recent years among your younger clients investing in artwork, it is not your imagination! A survey of 1,007 U.S. high net worth individuals […]

For Professional Advisors

By Cecilia Martinez

August 21, 2025

National Nonprofit Day: Local Sector Remains Resilient

Aug. 17 marks National Nonprofit Day – a great opportunity to focus on the tremendous impact that the nonprofit sector has on our region’s socioeconomic status. The San Antonio Area […]

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By Eric Moreno

August 15, 2025

Considerations For A Philanthropic Retirement

If you’ve recently retired, you may still be figuring out the ideal balance of activities. Even if you’ve been retired for several years, you might still be trying to figure […]

For Donors, Giving Tips

By Cecilia Martinez

July 29, 2025

Better Investment: Community Foundation vs. Private Foundation

If your client base includes business owners, you probably weren’t surprised by this observation in a recent Wall Street Journal article about the “stealthy wealthy”: “Behind a paycheck, the largest […]

For Professional Advisors

By Cecilia Martinez

July 24, 2025

Helping Donors Navigate Tax Law Changes

Whether you already support the San Antonio Area Foundation, have your own fund or are thinking about getting involved, it’s important to know that we’re keeping a close eye on tax […]

For Donors, Giving Tips

By Cecilia Martinez

June 18, 2025

San Antonio Area Foundation Expands Executive Team

The San Antonio Area Foundation announces Sarah Silver Manzke as its new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Manzke was selected following a national search and will begin on Aug. 5, 2025. Manzke brings a strong track record […]

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By Hernan Rozemberg

June 17, 2025

We Make It Easy: Transferring Donor-Advised Funds

Professional advisors have clients with donor-advised funds (DAFs) at national providers. Yet many of these donors may not realize they can transfer those funds to the San Antonio Area Foundation — […]

For Professional Advisors

By Cecilia Martinez

June 6, 2025

FAQs: Charitable Giving During Uncertain Times

Economic turbulence, inflation concerns and a general sense of financial instability have made 2025 particularly challenging for many people – donors being no exception. As you consider how to support […]

For Donors, Giving Tips

By Cecilia Martinez

May 20, 2025