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San Antonio Area Foundation Group Return

EIN 20-1110274 · San Antonio, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO MAKE GRANTS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF STUDENTS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, AND TO INDIVIDUALS FOR INTERN STIPENDS.

Income
$17.0 million
Spending
$11.7 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
21.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
6
Volunteers
52
Highest pay
$364,895, chief executive officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 21.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    44 of 44 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $10.6 million spent. THE MISSION AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE GROUP RETURN ARE AS FOLLOWS:RICHMOND FAMILY FOUNDATION MAKES A GRANT TO A SELECTED SINGLE 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY TO RECEIVE A MATCHING GRANT.GUNN FAMILY FOUNDATION MAKES GRANTS TO OTHER 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES.RAPIER EDUCATION FOUNDATION GRANTS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO PARTICIPANTS IN BEXAR COUNTY.FRIENDS OF CARVER/ACADEMY PROVIDES GRANTS TO OTHER 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES FOR EDUCATION PURPOSES AND PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. CITY EDUCATION PARTNERS WILL WORK WITH PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND CHARTER SCHOOL NETWORKS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION IN SAN ANTONIO. CHOOSE TO SUCCEED SUPPORTS THE GROWTH OF HIGH-QUALITY SCHOOLS IN SAN ANTONIO THROUGH STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS AND THOUGHT PARTNERSHIP, AND WORKS WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO DRIVE THE AWARENESS OF AND BROAD PARTICIPATION IN THE HIGH-QUALITY SCHOOL GROWTH INITIATIVES IN SAN ANTONIO.STUDENTS + STARTUPS CONNECTS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS WITH SAN ANTONIO COMPANIES FOR INTERNSHIPS.IN-KIND REVENUE RECEIVED DURING THE YEAR: CHOOSE TO SUCCEED - $29,456STUDENTS + STARTUPS - $160,800

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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