Category: Blog

For Our Professional Advisors – FAQs: A snapshot of clients’ tax-time charitable giving questions

The year is in full swing. Attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors are asking clients to start gathering tax documents and related paperwork for 2023 tax returns and 2024 planning. Now […]

Black History Month: Uplifting SA’s Black Community

February marks Black History Month, an opportune time to reflect on the shared struggles and achievements of the black community.  The San Antonio Area Foundation engages in support and uplifting […]

Food Donation Feeds Hungry Families in Our Region

In late 2019, John Galbraith contacted the San Antonio Area Foundation to propose the idea of donating a truckload of potatoes to small food pantries in our local region. We […]

Key Developments Every Financial Advisor Should Watch in 2024

2023 was a busy year! We understand that charitable giving topics may not always be at the top of your reading list. That’s why we’re here! Your team at the […]

Navigating Philanthropy in 2024 with the Area Foundation

Happy New Year from the San Antonio Area Foundation!  We hope your 2024 is off to a good start! Many of you have been fund holders and fund advisors at […]

Honoring The Dream: MLK Commission Scholarship Fund

On Monday, Jan. 15, our nation honors the legacy of one of its greatest citizens, legendary civil rights pioneer Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year’s celebration falls on Dr. […]

Area Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

The San Antonio Area Foundation welcomes two new members joining its 2024 Board of Directors: Mari Aguirre Rodriguez and Robert Hernandez.  Since graduating from UTSA in 2003, Rodriguez has consistently […]

Successfully Aging and Living in SA: 2023 Highlights

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

Kwanzaa: African Influence On The Holidays

The month of December is home to many holidays from different cultures around the world that celebrate coming together as a community – Kwanzaa among them. Kwanzaa was invented by […]

End-of-Year Giving: All You Need To Know

Since 1964, the San Antonio Area Foundation has served as a beacon of hope and a catalyst for positive change.  Despite the changes we’ve faced over the years, one thing […]