To support and enhance the quality of life for the children of Bexar County.
The Charity Ball Association of San Antonio Inc. centers its giving on children in Bexar County, with an annual grants budget of $4,329,991 and a local-only footprint. Its largest recent awards show a pattern of major support for child-serving organizations in San Antonio and nearby communities, including $366,980 to Family Violence Prevention Sv in 2023 and $316,510 to the same organization in 2025. The foundation also made a $185,791 grant to Samministries in 2024 and an $158,000 award to Ascension Depaul Services in 2025. The recent grant list shows a mix of support for children’s charities, youth programs, and faith-based organizations serving families. Several awards go to institutions that provide direct services as well as facilities and infrastructure, including pediatric, educational, and recreational settings. The foundation’s stated mission is to support and enhance the quality of life for children of Bexar County, and its grantmaking reflects that focus through repeated awards to local agencies working with children, youth, and families. Its funding pattern also includes recurring support for some organizations across multiple years, suggesting ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards alone. The recent grants include both programmatic and facility-oriented support, aligned with its emphasis on tangible improvements for children’s services in San Antonio.
In child and youth services, The Charity Ball Association of San Antonio Inc. gave $157,307 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Sa in 2024 and $115,250 to Sa Youth in 2025. Those grants sit alongside support for organizations serving children through mentoring, after-school activities, and broader youth development. The foundation also backs infrastructure and facility improvements for child-serving organizations. It awarded $100,000 to Magik Theatre in 2024 and $85,000 to Boysville Inc in 2023, matching its stated emphasis on bricks-and-mortar projects, educational spaces, and recreational facilities. Health-related support appears as well. In 2024, it gave $78,943 to Christus Childrens Foundation, and in 2025 it granted $55,019 to August Heart. These awards fit a pattern of funding children’s health and medical needs through local organizations. Faith-based service providers are part of the portfolio too. The foundation gave $110,000 to Baptist Temple in 2023 and $110,150 to Hope Lutheran Learning Center in 2023.
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$4M
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$1.9M
Most grants fall between $29K and $82K, with a median of $43K.
25th Percentile
$29K
Median
$43K
75th Percentile
$82K
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Typical grants cluster in the mid-five-figure range: the 25th percentile is $29,472, the median is $43,446, and the 75th percentile is $82,343. The recent list also includes several larger awards above that range, showing that the foundation uses both standard operating-style grants and occasional higher-value awards. The pattern is recurring rather than purely one-off. Family Violence Prevention Sv, Teamability Inc, and Boysville Inc each appear more than once across the recent grants list, and some recipients appear in multiple years. The Charity Ball Association of San Antonio Inc is a public charity, not a private foundation, and it does not fund individuals or program-related investments. Grantmaking is local and appears to follow an application-based process through annual and emergency funding programs.
Grantmaking is fully concentrated in Texas, with 100% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Most awards land in San Antonio, including grants to Family Violence Prevention Sv, Samministries, Ascension Depaul Services, Sa Youth, and Magik Theatre. Nearby Converse also appears in the recipient list through Boysville Inc. One Texas recipient outside the core San Antonio area is Autism Treatment Center in Dallas. The overall footprint is local, centered on Bexar County and the San Antonio region.
The foundation supports child-serving nonprofits, with focus areas that include children and youth services, early childhood education, health and medical facilities for children, playgrounds and recreational facilities, emergency needs for children’s charities, and infrastructure improvements. Recent grants also show support for faith-based organizations serving families.
The typical grant size sits in the mid-five-figure range. The 25th percentile is $29,472, the median is $43,446, and the 75th percentile is $82,343. Recent awards also include larger grants for specific projects and agencies.
No. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S., and 100% of grants go to recipients in Texas. The giving is local and centered on Bexar County and San Antonio.
Yes. Some organizations appear more than once in the recent grants list, including Family Violence Prevention Sv, Teamability Inc, and Boysville Inc. That suggests the foundation maintains ongoing relationships with at least some grantees across multiple years.
It uses structured grant programs, including an annual competitive grant cycle, an emergency fund, a Children’s Opportunity Fund, and a Significant Impact Gift program. The process includes a mandatory workshop, a Letter of Interest, invited proposals, site visits or presentations, and award notifications in the spring for the annual cycle.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Charity Ball Association of San Antonio that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Available to children's charities that have previously participated in the Charity Ball Association's annual grant submission process. The need must be critical and time-sensitive.
Deadline: Open all year for emergency funding needs; applicants must provide notice of intent to apply by email.
Who can apply: Bexar County children’s charities and agencies serving children may apply. Applicants must follow the Charity Ball Association’s funding policies and established deadlines. Late or nonconforming applications are disqualified.
Deadline: Mandatory workshop in the fall; Letter of Interest due in November; invited full proposal due in January. Annual cycle updates are generally posted each September.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION SV | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $316,510 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| ASCENSION DEPAUL SERVICES | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $158,000 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| TEAMABILITY INC | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $152,000 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| BOYSVILLE INC | CONVERSE, TX | $140,000 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| SA YOUTH | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $115,250 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| ALAMO COLLEGES FOUNDATION | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $100,480 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| ST PJS CHILDRENS HOME | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $84,225 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| SISTEMA INFANTIL TELETON | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $68,652 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| GUARDIAN HOUSE | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $65,000 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $62,500 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| WEX FOUNDATION | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $58,500 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| AUGUST HEART | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $55,019 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| AUTISM TREATMENT CENTER | DALLAS, TX | $55,000 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| CHRISTIAN ASSISTANCE MINISTRY | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $35,000 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| SAN ANTONIO CHILDRENS MUSEUM | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $30,000 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| PROJECT MEND | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $30,000 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| HAVEN FOR HOPE | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| RESPITE CARE OF SAN ANTONIO | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $23,786 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| MCFARLIN TENNIS FOUNDATION | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $21,047 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| VISITATION HOUSE MINISTRIES | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $20,500 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| AUTISTM COMMUNITY NETWORK | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $16,804 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| HEALY-MURPHY CENTER | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $15,600 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| BEXAR COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $15,300 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| MUSICAL BRIDGES ARD THE WLD | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| JOVEN | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $7,000 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| ALPHA HOME | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $5,500 | 2025 | FBO CHILDREN |
| SAMMINISTRIES | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $185,791 | 2024 | FBO CHILDREN |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SA | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $157,307 | 2024 | FBO CHILDREN |
| MAGIK THEATRE | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $100,000 | 2024 | FBO CHILDREN |
| GOOD SAMARITAN COMMUNITY SERV | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $81,457 | 2024 | FBO CHILDREN |
| CHRISTUS CHILDRENS FOUNDATION | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $78,943 | 2024 | FBO CHILDREN |
| GIRLS INC SAN ANTONIO | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $60,000 | 2024 | FBO CHILDREN |
| RISE RECOVERY | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $60,000 | 2024 | FBO CHILDREN |
| YWCA OF SAN ANTONIO | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $52,996 | 2024 | FBO CHILDREN |
| LITTLE FLOWER SCHOOL | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $45,125 | 2024 | FBO CHILDREN |
| AVANCE-SAN ANTONIO | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $41,768 | 2024 | FBO CHILDREN |
| BELIEVE IT FOUNDATION | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $40,000 | 2024 | FBO CHILDREN |
| REBECCAS WISH | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $40,000 | 2024 | FBO CHILDREN |
| SNACK PAK 4 KIDS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $38,038 | 2024 | FBO CHILDREN |
| ECUMENICAL CENTER FOR RELIGIO | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $37,000 | 2024 | FBO CHILDREN |
| ELLA AUSTIN COMMUNITY CENTER | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $31,000 | 2024 | FBO CHILDREN |
| MISSION RD DEVELOPMENTAL CEN | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $27,888 | 2024 | FBO CHILDREN |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - ALAMO | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $15,500 | 2024 | FBO CHILDREN |
| BEXAR COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $15,201 | 2024 | FBO CHILDREN |
| PREVENT BLINDNESS TEXAS | HOUSTON, TX | $12,500 | 2024 | FBO CHILDREN |
| CHILDRENS BEREAVEMENT CENTER | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $10,219 | 2024 | FBO CHILDREN |
| FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION SV | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $366,980 | 2023 | FBO CHILDREN |
| TEAMABILITY INC | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $150,000 | 2023 | FBO CHILDREN |
| CHILD ADVOCATES OF SA | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $150,000 | 2023 | FBO CHILDREN |
| HOPE LUTHERAN LEARNING CENTER | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $110,150 | 2023 | FBO CHILDREN |
ASCENSION DEPAUL SERVICES
$158,000FBO CHILDREN
FBO CHILDREN
ST PJS CHILDRENS HOME
$84,225FBO CHILDREN
SISTEMA INFANTIL TELETON
$68,652FBO CHILDREN
SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE
$62,500FBO CHILDREN
WEX FOUNDATION
$58,500FBO CHILDREN
AUGUST HEART
$55,019FBO CHILDREN
AUTISM TREATMENT CENTER
$55,000FBO CHILDREN
MCFARLIN TENNIS FOUNDATION
$21,047FBO CHILDREN
VISITATION HOUSE MINISTRIES
$20,500FBO CHILDREN
BEXAR COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH
$15,300FBO CHILDREN
MUSICAL BRIDGES ARD THE WLD
$10,000FBO CHILDREN
JOVEN
$7,000FBO CHILDREN
ALPHA HOME
$5,500FBO CHILDREN
SAMMINISTRIES
$185,791FBO CHILDREN
LITTLE FLOWER SCHOOL
$45,125FBO CHILDREN
REBECCAS WISH
$40,000FBO CHILDREN
ELLA AUSTIN COMMUNITY CENTER
$31,000FBO CHILDREN
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - ALAMO
$15,500FBO CHILDREN
PREVENT BLINDNESS TEXAS
$12,500FBO CHILDREN
HOPE LUTHERAN LEARNING CENTER
$110,150FBO CHILDREN