Leading The Charge: Area Foundation Welcomes New Board Of Directors Chairman Alex Perez
Alex Perez is accustomed to taking on complex challenges. The incoming chairman of the San Antonio Area Foundation Board of Directors for the next two years starting in January 2023, Perez will […]
San Antonio Area Foundation Finds New Home
Our city’s most trusted & impactful philanthropic partner moves from Pearl to Concord The San Antonio Area Foundation is on the move, literally. After a decade at The Pearl, the […]
San Antonio Equity Fellowship Launches New Class
Unique Area Foundation training program emphasizes diversity & social justice Following in the footsteps of last year’s successful inaugural class, the San Antonio Area Foundation announced the launch of the […]
Area Foundation Uplifts Local Native American Cultural Arts Nonprofits
There’s no shortage of celebrations of Mexican and Mexican American culture in our great city. Not so visible on the cultural radar is awareness and recognition of our region’s Native […]
Coming Home: Area Foundation New Team Member Reflects On Spirit Of Thanksgiving
So much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving season! I hope you enjoy this video we’re sharing, pulling back the curtains a bit on our organization and staff here at […]
At the Forefront: Area Foundation Invests in Trust-Based Philanthropy
Responding to the pandemic required philanthropic funders to change the way we support nonprofit organizations. Among key challenges, provide unrestricted funding allowing organizations to adapt to rapidly changing environments; increase access and speed of […]
Veterans Day 2022: Area Foundation Honors Charlie Uranga’s Life & Service
He was a pioneering Mexican American who built generational wealth in the 20th century. An invaluable donor and supporter of the University of Texas Health Science Center, helping people improve […]
Paying It Forward: Area Foundation Helps Hamilton Barton Go From Homeless Addict To CEO
Sounds like a made-for-TV underdog success story. Yet this is no fictional tale of redemption. It’s the actual life of Hamilton Barton, who went from homeless addict living on the […]
San Antonio Area Foundation Unveils 2021 Impact Report
Managing 550+ philanthropic funds valued at $1.1 billion; $48 million awarded in grants and scholarships A year after stepping up to serve the community in unprecedented times of dire need […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Honoring Public Health Trailblazer Dr. Fernando Guerra
Dr. Fernando Guerra’s lifelong devotion to helping the underserved, the homeless and the most vulnerable in society remains the defining trait of his impact on the city of San Antonio. Even after […]