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Give By Mail

155 Concord Plaza Dr. Suite 301, San Antonio, TX 78216

Give Online

Use your debit or credit card to give to any fund or initiative at the Area Foundation.

Give by Phone

Call 210-775-1782

Tax-Smart Giving Options

Minimize taxes and maximize impact. Discover how you can get larger dollar-for-dollar charitable deduction or even capital gains tax exemption.

Cash, Wires, and EFT

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Cash, Wires, and EFT

Faster and easier than mailing a check. Make it one-time or reoccurring.

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Charitable Bequest

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Charitable Bequest

Name the San Antonio Area Foundation to receive all or a portion of your estate through your will or trust, reducing estate taxes while creating a charitable legacy. (Already have SAAF in your will? Great! Let us know by emailing lgiacomoni@saafdn.org.

Create Your Will (free)

Securities

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Securities

Gifts like these likely qualify for a charitable deduction for the full market value of the donated asset - even if you bought it for far less. Receive the same income tax savings that you would if you wrote us a check for the full market value of the securities, but with the added benefit of eliminating capital gains tax.

Stock & Bond Instructions
Mutual Funds Form

Life Insurance

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Life Insurance

Create a legacy without invading cash and other assets designated for your heirs. Discover what tax deductions you could receive by making the San Antonio Area Foundation the beneficiary of your life insurance policy. (Already have SAAFdn as your beneficiary? Great! Let us know here).

Give Your Policy

Retirement Accounts

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Retirement Accounts

Double taxation on retirement plan withdrawals decreases their value for your heirs. Consider providing other assets to heirs and naming the San Antonio Area Foundation as the beneficiary of your retirement accounts. You can save taxes and preserve your hard-earned assets for the good of your community. (Already have SAAFdn as your beneficiary? Great! Let us know here).

Designate SAAFdn

IRA Qualified Charitable Deduction (QCD)

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IRA Qualified Charitable Deduction (QCD)

If you’re 73 years or older with an IRA, the IRS will allow up to $100,000/yr to be donated from your IRA to nonprofits without paying income taxes on your Required Minimum Distribution (or RMD).

No IRA? We can advise you on how to convert a 401K or a 403B into an IRA. The best part? We do all the work.

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Donor Advised Fund

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Donor Advised Fund

Did you know your DAF can support the San Antonio Area Foundation even if it is hosted outside of our organization? Simply let us know when it is on its way. (Interested in establishing a Donor Advised Fund through the Foundation? Learn why here).

DAF Grant Notification

Charitable Trust

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Charitable Trust

A charitable lead trust or several types of charitable remainder trusts create valuable options in estate planning by providing tax savings, a significant gift, and income for either a charity or family members. Let’s find the best option for you.

Discuss Your Estate

Real Estate

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Real Estate

A gift of real estate to the Foundation offers a way to unlock the full appraised value of a property. Gain significant tax advantages while building a charitable legacy. Discover how your estate can support your favored charitable organizations for years to come.

Unlock Your Property's Potential

Cryptocurrency

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Cryptocurrency

Did you know a gift of appreciated crypto can be up to 20% more valuable than selling and donating the cash? Make a bigger impact and save on your taxes.

Give Crypto

Don't Leave Money on the Table

**When you make a gift to the San Antonio Area Foundation, you can double or even triple the impact of your contribution without any additional cost to you.**

If you or your spouse works for one of the more than 20,000 companies that offer Matching Gift programs, you can ask your employer to match your donation.

Here’s how:

1 Step 1

Make your gift.

2 Step 2

Ask your human resources department if you have a matching gift program.

3 Step 3

Complete your employer’s matching gift form. (Our Tax ID is 74-6065414)

Completed forms may be:

Mailed

San Antonio Area Foundation
Attn: Matching Gifts
155 Concord Plaza Dr.
Suite 301
San Antonio, Texas 78216
210-775-1782

Emailed

givenow@saafdn.org

Faxed

210-225-1980

Laura Giacomoni

Executive Director, Development and Donor Services,

Have more questions? We’re here to help.

If you or your clients are interested in learning more about the benefits of gifting a complex, non-cash asset, our experts can help. Let us walk you through your options.

What and How to Give

Give By Mail

Give Online

Give by Phone

Tax-Smart Giving Options

Minimize taxes and maximize impact. Discover how you can get larger dollar-for-dollar charitable deduction or even capital gains tax exemption.

Cash, Wires, and EFT

Cash, Wires, and EFT

Charitable Bequest

Charitable Bequest

Securities

Securities

Life Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Accounts

Retirement Accounts

IRA Qualified Charitable Deduction (QCD)

IRA Qualified Charitable Deduction (QCD)

Donor Advised Fund

Donor Advised Fund

Charitable Trust

Charitable Trust

Real Estate

Real Estate

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency

Don't Leave Money on the Table​

When you make a gift to the San Antonio Area Foundation, you can double or even triple the impact of your contribution without any additional cost to you.

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Completed forms may be:

Mailed

Emailed

Faxed

Have more questions? We’re here to help.

Don't Leave Money on the Table

**When you make a gift to the San Antonio Area Foundation, you can double or even triple the impact of your contribution without any additional cost to you.**