To serve as the most impactful and trusted philanthropic partner in San Antonio and South Central Texas by guiding charitable investments, awarding grants and scholarships, and partnering with donors and community organizations to ensure equitable opportunities for all.
A defining feature of San Antonio Area Foundation’s recent grantmaking is the size of its support for local anchor institutions and community-serving nonprofits. In the recent grants list, it awarded $4,255,000 to University Health System Foundation for general support, $3,620,617 to San Antonio Academy of Texas for general support, and $3,007,000 to Children’s Hospital of San Antonio for general support. Those grants sit alongside recurring support for organizations tied to health care, education, and community services in San Antonio. The foundation’s profile shows a broad local role rather than a narrow program focus: it supports Arts & Culture, Education & Scholarships, Human Services / Lifeline, Aging / Older Adults, Community Development, and Capacity Building for Nonprofits. Recent awards also include general support to Trinity University, YWCA - San Antonio, United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, and San Antonio Food Bank Inc. That mix suggests a funder that backs both institutions and front-line service providers, with flexible funding used across the community. Its stated purpose emphasizes charitable investments, grants, scholarships, and partnership with donors and community organizations to support equitable opportunities across San Antonio and South Central Texas.
In health and human services, the foundation gave $4,255,000 to University Health System Foundation for general support and $3,007,000 to Children’s Hospital of San Antonio for general support. It also awarded $902,800 to San Antonio Food Bank Inc for general support, showing support for basic-needs infrastructure as well as health care. Education and youth-serving organizations also appear prominently. Grants include $2,000,000 to Utsa - Alumni Association for general support and $1,155,500 to Centers for Applied Science & Technology Network Cast for general support. In 2025, it gave $735,000 to Communities in Schools of San Antonio for general support, linking the foundation to school-based support. Arts and community development are present too. The foundation awarded $760,748 to Mcnay Art Museum for general support and $740,000 to Liftfund Inc for general support. These grants sit alongside general operating support for local nonprofits working in civic and neighborhood-serving roles.
$35.4M
$640.7M
$108M
$56.5M
Most grants fall between $13K and $60K, with a median of $25K.
25th Percentile
$13K
Median
$25K
75th Percentile
$60K
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Typical grant size sits at a $13,388 25th percentile, $25,000 median, and $60,250 75th percentile, while the recent list also includes several seven-figure general-support awards. The pattern is heavily local and repeated over time: the same organizations appear across multiple years, including University Health System Foundation, United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, San Antonio Food Bank Inc, and University of Texas Foundation. The foundation is structured as a grantmaker with no individual funding and no program-related investments listed. Its recent awards are overwhelmingly general support, with flexible funding a clear part of the approach.
Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas, with 87% of grants going to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state. San Antonio dominates the list, including awards to University Health System Foundation, San Antonio Academy of Texas, Children’s Hospital of San Antonio, Trinity University, and Haven for Hope of Bexar County. Other Texas recipients include Austin, Kerrville, Bulverde, and New Braunfels. Outside Texas, a smaller share goes to organizations in St Petersburg, Alexandria, Washington, DC, and Tyrone, GA, but the overall pattern remains local and Texas-centered.
The foundation’s stated focus areas include Arts & Culture, Education & Scholarships, Human Services / Lifeline, Aging / Older Adults, Community Development, and Capacity Building for Nonprofits. Recent general-support grants show activity across hospitals, schools, food access, arts institutions, and community organizations.
Typical grants are $13,388 at the 25th percentile, $25,000 at the median, and $60,250 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also includes much larger general-support awards in the seven-figure range.
Yes. Texas is the top state by grant count, and 87% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Recent recipients are concentrated in San Antonio, with additional Texas grants in Austin, Kerrville, Bulverde, and New Braunfels.
Yes. Several recipients appear more than once in the recent grants list, including University Health System Foundation, United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, San Antonio Food Bank Inc, and University of Texas Foundation. That points to repeated support over multiple years.
The recent grants are overwhelmingly listed as general support. That pattern appears across health, education, human services, arts, and community development recipients, indicating flexible funding rather than highly restricted project-only grants.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from San Antonio Area Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving the eight-county region that can demonstrate capacity to respond to disaster-related needs. Disasters are declared by the Area Foundation based on thresholds commonly used by federal, state, local, or emergency response agencies.
Deadline: As needed; no fixed deadline.
Who can apply: Organizations that provide housing and supportive services to persons living with HIV/AIDS within San Antonio/Bexar County and align with the City's Consolidated Plan priorities and HOPWA requirements.
Deadline: Tied to the City's annual Action Plan cycle; FY 2026 public review by July 7, 2025 cited. Specific application windows determined by the City per cycle.
Who can apply: Subrecipients must align proposed activities with the City's Consolidated Plan priorities and benefit low- to moderate-income residents in San Antonio/Bexar County. Administered through the City's Neighborhood and Housing Services Department; typical subrecipients are nonprofits or community organizations.
Deadline: Tied to the City's annual Action Plan cycle; proposed FY 2026 activities available for public review by July 7, 2025 (public comment period). Exact application open/close dates set by the City during each annual cycle.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving the eight-county region and generally operating for at least one year. Routine operating costs, start-ups, endowments, capital campaigns, planned transitions, and loss of funding support are not eligible.
Deadline: Rolling; applications are reviewed monthly.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving the eight-county region that are dedicated to biomedical research. Grants are awarded to different institutions every two years.
Deadline: Expected to open in 2027; no specific deadline published.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving the eight-county region and generally operating for at least one year.
Deadline: Expected to open in 2027; no specific deadline published.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAYMOND JAMES CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT FUND | ST PETERSBURG, FL | $3,197,710 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS - WASHINGTON DC | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,518,344 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNITED WAY OF SAN ANTONIO AND BEXAR COUNTY | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,358,848 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, TX | $1,020,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AID THE SILENT | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,006,618 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY | KERVILLE, TX | $1,001,403 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEW BRAUNFELS FOOD BANK | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $809,350 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BRIGHTON CENTER | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $760,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF SAN ANTONIO | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $735,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HAVEN FOR HOPE OF BEXAR COUNTY | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $660,750 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DORA MAAR CULTURAL CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | $640,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LIFTFUND INC | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $545,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CENTERS FOR APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY NETWORK | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $507,339 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UT HEALTH SAN ANTONIO | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $468,697 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CLASSICAL MUSIC INSTITUTE CMI | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $466,286 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| OPERA SAN ANTONIO | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $457,286 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LIFETIME RECOVERY | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $437,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| YOUTH ORCHESTRAS OF SAN ANTONIO | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $432,518 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SAMARITAN'S PURSE | BOONE, NC | $426,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHWEST TEXAS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $405,950 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS (USO) NATIONAL | WASHINGTON, DC | $400,250 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $400,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CONNECTIONS INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SERVICES INC | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $400,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | AUSTIN, TX | $345,771 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GUARDIAN HOUSE | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $336,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTH TEXAS INC - SAN ANTONIO | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $300,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HELP ONE NOW (HELP END LOCAL POVERTY) | RALEIGH, NC | $300,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MORNINGSIDE MINISTRIES | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $281,676 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WITTE MUSEUM | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $270,695 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SAN ANTONIO METROPOLITAN MINISTRY INC | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $265,727 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MCNAY ART MUSEUM | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $263,438 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHRYSALIS MINISTRIES | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $250,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RISE RECOVERY | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $243,930 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| GARDOPIA GARDENS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $225,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE GIVING GROVE | KANSAS CITY, MO | $225,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| INTERNATIONAL BIRD RESCUE | FAIRFIELD, CA | $225,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $218,043 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SAN ANTONIO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $206,716 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF SAN ANTONIO | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $202,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ROTARY CLUB OF SAN ANTONIO FOUNDATION | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $201,293 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SA CHRISTIAN HOPE RESOURCE CENTER | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $201,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ALAMO COLLEGES FOUNDATION INC | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $178,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HEADWATERS AT THE COMAL | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $175,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FORM COMMUNITIES INC | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $165,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PUTTING AN END TO ABUSE THROUGH COMMUNITY EFFORTS INITIATIVE | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $165,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EMPOWER HOUSE SA (PREV MARTINEZ STREET WOMEN'S CENTER) | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $160,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN INDIANS IN TEXAS AT THE SPANISH COLONIAL MISSIONS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $160,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $153,523 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| REAL LIFE COMMUNITY OUTREACH | SELMA, TX | $150,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $148,258 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
GENERAL SUPPORT
DORA MAAR CULTURAL CENTER
$640,000GENERAL SUPPORT
UT HEALTH SAN ANTONIO
$468,697GENERAL SUPPORT
OPERA SAN ANTONIO
$457,286GENERAL SUPPORT
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
$345,771GENERAL SUPPORT
SAN ANTONIO METROPOLITAN MINISTRY INC
$265,727GENERAL SUPPORT
THE GIVING GROVE
$225,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO
$218,043GENERAL SUPPORT
PUTTING AN END TO ABUSE THROUGH COMMUNITY EFFORTS INITIATIVE
$165,000GENERAL SUPPORT
AMERICAN INDIANS IN TEXAS AT THE SPANISH COLONIAL MISSIONS
$160,000GENERAL SUPPORT
ST MARK'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
$153,523GENERAL SUPPORT
REAL LIFE COMMUNITY OUTREACH
$150,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION
$148,258GENERAL SUPPORT