What's Your Goal?

Immediate Impact

Enrich Your Community Today.

Worthy causes are everywhere. And every gift makes a difference. We will help you select the local initiative that aligns with your values. 

Legacy Impact

Your Community. Your Legacy.
You have big dreams for your community. We have the infrastructure. Let’s collaborate.
Giving Opportunities

Worthy causes are everywhere. And every gift makes a difference. We will help you select the local initiative that aligns with your values. 

Your Community. Your Legacy.

You have big dreams for your community. We have the infrastructure. Let’s collaborate.

Immediate Impact

ONE-TIME GIFTS TO ENRICH YOUR COMMUNITY TODAY.

Legacy Impact

SHAPE YOUR COMMUNITY’S FUTURE THROUGH A LEGACY GIFT.

YOUR GENEROSITY PARTNER

No gift is too small or too complex.

Let us help you make a difference. We are your most equipped and trusted philanthropic advisor. Join like-minded donors in your community to support an existing cause. Or create your own legacy fund through your estate. From cash to stock shares to real estate – we accept all kinds of gifts in all sizes.

WHY YOU SHOULD GIVE

THROUGH THE AREA FOUNDATION

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With the hundreds of nonprofits in the San Antonio area, we take the confusion out of where exactly to direct your gift. We have done the research, identified motivated changemakers, and will connect you with the causes you hold most dear. Let us help you empower local nonprofits to do what they do best.

It feels good to give back. It feels even better when it reduces your taxable income. Maximize your impact in the community while optimizing your financial resources. Consult with our expert team to discover how your giving can make a difference while benefiting your bottom line. Discover how you can unlock the power of tax-efficient philanthropy.

We can guide your grantmaking using trust-based philanthropic principles in support of any community cause including scholarships. Let us match you with an initiative or create a scholarship that aligns with your passion. In fact, we will  further simplify your role by facilitating the application and award process.

We take great care to invest your funds wisely, transparently and prudently, so they will grow over time and be available for grantmaking now and for generations to come. The cornerstone of our investment strategy is the preservation of capital. This allows funds are to be available for the community, regardless of market performance.

If the thought of giving, for you, extends beyond your lifetime, let us help. We work with you to identify your goals, design gift options that protect assets, earn annual income, and guarantee that your charitable wishes are carried out for as long as you desire. 

REAL PEOPLE. BIG IMPACT.

How will you use the Area Foundation to make a difference?

Harvey Najim

This tech company founder fulfills a promise to serve the children and families in his community.

Aaronetta Pierce

This African American Arts advocate trusts that what she cares about will be cared for forever.

$64.7M
DISTRIBUTED IN GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2022
$1.1B
TOTAL ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
$750M
DISTRIBUTED IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS SINCE 1964
550+
CHARITABLE FUNDS UNDER MANAGEMENT
Lisa Brunsvold
Vice President, Development and Donor Services

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