San Antonio Area Foundation and Geekdom Launch “Accelerate South Texas” Fund
The San Antonio Area Foundation, our region’s philanthropic leader, in partnership with Geekdom, San Antonio’s collaborative startup community, has announced the creation of the Accelerate South Texas Fund. The Accelerate […]
San Antonio Area Foundation Announces New Leadership
Philanthropy leader Nadege Souvenir has been named new Chief Executive Officer of the San Antonio Area Foundation. In this role, Souvenir will focus on closing opportunity gaps for those who […]
SA Area Foundation Joins National Effort Boosting Community News
The San Antonio Area Foundation is now part of a national philanthropic effort meant to ensure our community continues to be home to a thriving, robust local news environment. As […]
Program Expansion Enhances Support For Older Adults
A San Antonio Area Foundation program focused on serving and supporting our region’s older adults is significantly expanding thanks to a new federal grant. AmeriCorps, the federal agency for service and volunteering, […]
SA Area Foundation Invests $9 Million In Our Community
Dozens of local nonprofits will be able to grow staff and offer more programs and services thanks to new grants from the San Antonio Area Foundation. The Area Foundation is awarding […]
SA Area Foundation Awards $1.5 Million To 50+ Nonprofits
The San Antonio Area Foundation awarded $1.5 million to more than four dozen local nonprofits in its first round of new three-year grants. A total of 51 nonprofits in the […]
Area Foundation Legacy Scholarship Awards $4M
Doubling in size in just its second year, the San Antonio Area Foundation’s Legacy Scholarship program is giving dozens of Bexar County high school juniors peace of mind going into […]
San Antonio Area Foundation Announces the Retirement of CEO Marjie French – Vice President for Marketing and Development Lisa Brunsvold named Interim CEO
The San Antonio Area Foundation (SAAFdn) announced today that Marjie French will retire as CEO effective June 1, 2023. French joined the Area Foundation in 2019 and is leaving to […]
Closing Gaps: Improving Relations Between Youth & Police
The San Antonio Area Foundation (SAAFdn) is bringing to our city for the first time an innovative national program focused on reducing tension and increasing understanding between law enforcement and youth in […]
Empowering Nonprofits Through Data Analysis & Innovation
Unique new partnership offers an unprecedented professional development opportunity Data visualization and analysis aren’t typically areas of strength for many – if not most – local nonprofit organizations. They know […]