Women & Philanthropy: Impact Across Generations
March is Women’s History Month, a time to check in on the increasing role of women in philanthropy. At the San Antonio Area Foundation, we are honored to work with […]
Simply Impactful: Boosting Cross-Generational Understanding
A simple concept can create profound impact – such as a dinner party with a twist. The San Antonio Area Foundation is all about creating connections, serving as our region’s […]
Get Started Now: Three First Steps For Your 2026 Charitable Giving
Many people approach a new year with a genuine desire to be more intentional about their charitable giving. They know they want to have an impact, align their generosity with […]
New Board Members At San Antonio Area Foundation
Executives from the communications, financial and tech investment sectors comprise the new slate for the San Antonio Area Foundation 2026 Board of Directors. Seymour Battle III, Senior Vice President for […]
Why Donor Advised Funds Are Still Essential in 2026
For many CPAs, estate planning attorneys and financial advisors, the end of 2025 brought a whirlwind of charitable planning activity, particularly among high-income clients. With the new charitable deduction 0.5 […]
CEO Letter: Answering the Call, Together
A few months ago, I experienced one of those rare days that fills the soul. At the San Antonio Business Journal’s Impact Awards, we heard powerful stories of neighbors feeding […]
Showing Up: Area Foundation Responds to Kerrville Tragedy
Coming to the Aid of a Neighbor in Crisis Laura Giacomoni smiled at the sight of her two sons and their two cousins splashing in the waist-deep water of a […]
San Antonio Area Foundation Establishes Professional Advisor Council
The San Antonio Area Foundation is launching a Professional Advisor Council (PAC), a leadership network designed to strengthen charitable giving across Greater San Antonio. The council engages professionals who guide […]
A Look Back: Area Foundation’s 2025 Year-In-Review
Following the excitement of its 60th anniversary year in 2024, the San Antonio Area Foundation (SAAFdn) entered 2025 with momentum, and a mission to keep driving impact in a rapidly […]
A Key To Client Retention: Charitable Planning
Retaining clients is at the core of long-term business growth. As every professional advisor knows, earning continued work from an existing client is far easier, and far more cost-effective, than […]