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WE’RE TURNING 60!

Did you know? We were founded in 1964 – becoming the first community foundation in Texas.

Since then, we’ve given back more than $800 million to the San Antonio community.

CLOSING

OPPORTUNITY GAPS

FOR THOSE THAT NEED IT MOST

We are San Antonio’s philanthropic foundation. We provide a simple, highly personal and community-oriented approach to giving with deep intent about making our city a truly equitable place to live for all of us, no matter which zip code we hail from.

BY THE NUMBERS IN 2023

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TOTAL GRANTMAKING
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CHARITABLE FUNDS

COMMUNITY

IMPACT

Thousands of people in the San Antonio region have seen their lives and chances at success improve thanks to our investment in community nonprofits. Learn about the stories of some of these names and faces below.

Día de los Muertos: Area Foundation’s Unique Ofrenda
Día de los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”) as a traditional celebration evolved from the death and funeral rites of indigenous people that inhabited the Americas in pre-Columbian times.
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Help On The Way For Our Furry Friends In Need
More than two dozen nonprofit organizations serving nearly 100,000 animals across our region were selected to receive new multi-year grants from the San Antonio Area Foundation.
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The Goldsmith Legacy: Before The Area Foundation, There Was Crosspoint
In 1963, a civic- and philanthropic-minded group of San Antonio residents formed a nonprofit organization with the goal of helping people overcome emotional and psychological challenges.
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Donors: Your IRA Is A Force For Good
It probably would not surprise you to learn that over 42% of Americans own an IRA.
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Our calendar keeps you informed about upcoming trainings, events, grant opportunities and workshops.

BRIDGING OPPORTUNITY GAPS

SINCE 1964

We connect donors, families and businesses to nonprofits and students through more than 500 charitable funds and $1.1 billion in assets.

We are working towards a San Antonio where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, no matter their background. You can help us achieve this goal and change lives by opening a charitable fund or by leaving a gift in your estate plans.

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San Antonio Area Foundation supports nonprofits with grants, strengthens nonprofits with a variety of capacity building services and sustains organizations with financial tools.

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Achieve your educational dreams with scholarships from our generous donors.

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The San Antonio Area Foundation provides a variety of customizable services. Our professional philanthropic advisors help you develop the perfect program to align with your company’s mission and vision.

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It’s our 60th anniversary!

With your support, we’ve contributed $800+ million to our community. Let’s keep it going for another 60 years.

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