| 词条 | San Antonio Area Foundation |
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}} The San Antonio Area Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1964 as a community foundation. The San Antonio Area Foundation manages and administers charitable funds for individuals and organizations in San Antonio and South Central Texas. The Area Foundation Board of Directors are knowledgeable community volunteers who give guidance and oversight. The Area Foundation has an exemplary grants program and is a partner with San Antonio city government and other nonprofit entities in community initiatives. [1]Mission...helping donors achieve their charitable goals for the greater benefit of the community Grants philosophyHonoring donors' wishes for the betterment of the community is the fundamental principle behind the San Antonio Area Foundation’s grant distribution process. Grants from Donor Advised Trusts and Funds are made throughout the year based upon receipt of donor recommendations. The Area Foundation also awards annual Community and Research Grants from permanent trusts and funds through a competitive proposal process.[2] Knight Foundation NOWcastSA Grant receivedThe San Antonio Area Foundation received a matching grant for $488,500 from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.[3] NOWcastSA is a grassroots project of the Alamo Area Community Information System (AACIS)[4] administered by the San Antonio Area Foundation. NOWcastSA is a virtual neighborhood public square where people come together online to share news and information relevant to them, their family, friends and neighbors. NOWcast empowers neighborhoods to define for themselves how to best create, exchange, and use community information and conversation. NOWcastSA provides hands-on training for citizen journalists creating engaging stories and information through th use of online broadcast technology and social networking.[5] Texas Resources for Iraq-Afghanistan Deployment (TRIAD) FundThe TRIAD Funds were established at The Dallas Foundation, the Permian Basin Area Foundation, and the San Antonio Area Foundation. Through this statewide collaborative, the foundations have collectively awarded over $11 million in support of agencies serving OEF/OIF families. In August 2008, the Iraq-Afghanistan Deployment Impact Fund of the California Community Foundation provided additional funding of $15 million to continue this work in the state of Texas. The Dallas Foundation and San Antonio Area Foundation are now accepting applications from 501(c)3 agencies providing services in their region. For more information visit [www.triadfund.org][4] References1. ^San Antonio Area Foundation 2007 Annual Report 2. ^2 3. ^3 4. ^1 4 5. ^6
5. TRIAD Fund website 6. NOWcastSA Key message platform. Adopted by steering committee on July 15, 2009 External links
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