Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Responsive Grants

Overview: Multi-year grant cycle supporting nonprofit organizations serving San Antonio community with responsive, need-based funding.

Grantee Type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

Geographic Scope: San Antonio area

Grant Cycle: Multi-year responsive grant cycle (3-year cycle referenced)

Focus Areas: Community's greatest needs; closing opportunity gaps

Application Support:

  • Information sessions offered

  • Pre-recorded sessions available

  • Virtual office hours with program officers

  • Community engagement and impact team support
  • Contact Information:

  • San Antonio Area Foundation

  • 155 Concord Plaza Dr. Suite 301

  • San Antonio, TX 78216

  • Phone: 210.225.2243

  • Email: info@saafdn.org

  • Hours: Mon.-Thu., 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Attend Information Session
    - In-person or pre-recorded sessions available
    - Learn about application process and requirements

    2. Virtual Office Hours
    - Available for questions and process clarification
    - Typically offered via Zoom on Wednesdays 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
    - No appointment needed

    3. Submit Application
    - Through online portal
    - Specific materials and requirements available on Responsive Grants page

      Resources

    • Presentation slides from information sessions
    • Video tutorials and recorded sessions
    • Program officer guidance available

    What San Antonio Area Foundation Group Return actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    24
    Total given
    $7.07M
    Median grant
    $100K
    Range
    $10K–$3M
    • By dollars: Texas 97%, District of Columbia 1%, New York 1%. Top recipient cities: San Antonio, TX; Austin, TX; Washington, DC.
    • 42% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • San Antonio Area Foundation · San Antonio, TX

      $3M

    • Futuro Education Sa · San Antonio, TX

      $1.53M

    • Compass Rose Public Schools · San Antonio, TX

      $421K

    • Teach for America Inc - San Antonio · San Antonio, TX

      $288K

    • Celebrate Dyslexia Schools · San Antonio, TX

      $257K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofits

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