Funding Purpose
During unprecedented times, the San Antonio Area Foundation is committed to help the community respond and recover. The COVID-19 Response Fund was created by the Area Foundation and the United Way of San Antonio Bexar County, and multiple partners, to call forth the strengths and resiliency of our community in response to the COVID-19 health pandemic of 2020.
Together, the San Antonio Area Foundation and multiple partners, established a fund available for general operating grants for area nonprofit organizations most impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Our ability to leverage relationships within our community allowed us to provide support to over 200 organizations with a community investment totaling $6.4M.
We want to thank our co-partner, the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County for their collaborative efforts as we answered the call for action during this time of immense need.
Donations Received
Update as of August 1, 2020
Awards Given
Update as of August 1, 2020
Average Grant Size
Update as of August 1, 2020
Donations and Partners
On March 20, 2020, over $2.7 million was initially seeded in the COVID-19 Response Fund jointly managed by the San Antonio Area Foundation and the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County. Philanthropists, foundations, government entities and corporations joined us in announcing this new fund to aid the nonprofit community in serving the most economically vulnerable in our community. Together, $6.4 million was raised to support nonprofit organizations most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The USAA Foundation, Inc.
- The Humana Foundation
- Kronkosky Charitable Foundation
- Mays Family Foundation
- Tobin Endowment
- Greehey Family Foundation
- Gloria Galt Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation
- Semmes Foundation Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation
- NuStar Energy
- Casey Family Programs
- The Meadows Foundation
- City of San Antonio
- Amini Family Foundation
- Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio
- Nationwide Foundation
- Holt Family Foundation
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America
- Texas Mutual Insurance Company
- Wells Fargo
- CVS Health
- JPMorgan Chase & Co.
- Child Care Collaborative Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation
- Arnim Family Foundation
- Houston and Caroline Harte Fund
- Spellman Charitable Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation
- 80|20 Foundation
- Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation
- Tom White Charitable Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation
- The Brown Foundation
- Bank of San Antonio
- Annie and Tim Swan Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation
- Masters Leadership Program Alumni
- Volunteering for Service
- Benson Family Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation
- Ellinor and Marvin Forland Charitable Fund of the San Antonio Area Foundation
- General Dynamics
- The Ewing Halsell Foundation
Who and Where We Have Currently Funded
The map below identifies the list of nonprofit grantees located in the primary zip codes they serve.
The map below shows the zip codes served by grantee organizations. This map shows how funds were distributed across our city and adjacent communities.
Resources and Updates
COVID-19 is a global, humanitarian, health, and economic crisis. We understand that trusted information is vital at this moment. As we embrace our goal to be of service to our community, we've created a list of helpful resources to help us navigate through these difficult times.
The San Antonio Area Foundation, in conjunction with United Way of San Antonio & Bexar County, H. E. Butt Foundation, and LISC San Antonio, recently surveyed community organizations to assess the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on San Antonio nonprofits and their operations. Topics covered in the survey are:
- Fundraising/Revenue Impact
- Operational Costs Impact
- Volunteer & Event Activities Impact
- Service Needs Impact
- Changes in Organizational Approaches to Work with Clients
- Adjustments to Staffing Models/Availability/Readiness
- Technical Capacity for Virtual and Remote Work
Community Resource Guide
Our community resource links help connect San Antonians to services and information at the State, County, and City levels.
- Center for Disease Control
- Texas Health and Human Services
- City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District
- Bexar County COVID-19 Prevention
- Department of State Health Services
- NGA Coronavirus: What You Need to Know
- Federal Government Response to Coronavirus
- Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments | Internal Revenue Service
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Response Toolkit
- SBA Business Guidance and Loan Resources
- OSHA Guidelines and Resources for the workplace and employees
- Department of Labor Coronavirus Resources
- Legal Alert: Small Business and Nonprofit Loans/Grants Available Now Under The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)
- Texas Workforce Commission for Employers, Jobseekers, and Child Care Assistance
- Texas Health and Human Services Resources and Updates
- TDFPS Resources for Parents and Caregivers
- Texas Municipal League Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
- Feeding Texas: Find your local food bank
- Texas Students Meal Finder Map
- Texas Community Health Center Map
- Texas Unemployment Application
- Need Help Paying Bills: Housing and Utility Assistance Organizations
In the News
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San Antonio Area Foundation, United Way of San Antonio & Bexar County and Multiple Partners Unveil COVID-19 Response Fund
Fundraising efforts continue as over $2.7 million is already secured to support local nonprofits serving economically vulnerable. The city’s nonprofit organizations are on the front lines of serving those hit hardest by the COVID-19 outbreak. To support their efforts, the San Antonio Area Foundation has teamed up with John L. Santikos Charitable Foundation, United Way of San Antonio and…
Area Foundation Offices Closed, Staff Remain Available for Needs
Safety and security of the community drives the decision to close offices and Wells Center to the general public; slowing the spread of the coronavirus paramount to decision. In light of the current CDC and Texas public health recommendations surrounding COVID-19, the Area Foundation has asked its employees to conduct day-to-day work activities from home. However, staff remain…