Grants Awarded
History of Grant Giving
San Antonio Junior Forum is proud to have awarded over $1,578,300.48 in grants to worthy non-profit organizations in the San Antonio area since 1961.
Grants awarded in 2022-2023
In 2022-2023, SAJF received requests from 68 nonprofit organizations with requests totaling $579,998.66. 22 nonprofits were chosen for funding. $75,000 will be distributed to the following organizations:
Nonprofit Projects Funded in 2022-2023
- Aid the Silent - Aid the Silent's Audiology Center - $4,690.00
- Alamo Area Mutual Housing Association - House Our Heroes - $4,000.00
- Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio - Connecting Kids to Great Futures - $4,800.00
- Culturingua - Sewing for Success - $3,000.00
- disABILITYsa - Building a more Accessible San Antonio - $2,205.00
- Each One Teach One - Each One Teach One's Hybrid Learning Program - $5,100.00
- Friends of Cibolo Wilderness - Deep Roots: Developing Life Skills and Career Readiness in Foster Care Youth Through Gardening - $600.00
- Haven for Hope of Bexar County - Health and Safety for Children Experiencing Homelessness - $2,500.00
- Kinetic Kids, Inc. - Adaptive Recreational Sports and Fine Arts Programs for Children with Special Needs - $2,500.00
- Reaching Maximum Independence - SAJF S.A.M. Room for Vicar Street Location - $2,640.68
- Respite Care of San Antonio, Inc. - Sensory room for children with developmental disabilities - $2,638.00
- Restore Education - Passport Program - $4,000.00
- San Antonio Food Bank, Inc. - Back Pack Program - $5,000.00
- San Antonio LIfetime Recovery, Inc. - LIfetime Recovery: Overcoming Obstacles - $1,000.00
- San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired - Braille Literacy Education for Blind and Visually Impaired Children and Youth - $7,000.00
- San Antonio Philharmonic - Young People's Concerts - $2,000.00
- St. Vinnys Bistro - Feeding the Homeless at Haven for Hope - $2,500.00
- Teatro De Artes De Juan Seguin - Grow Your Own Leadership Program - $1,500.00
- The Children's Shelter - Nurse Family Partnership Program - New Mommy Survival Kits - $6,000.44
- The Ecumenical Center for Religion and Health - Comfort Kits for Grieving Students and Expanding Therapy to four locations in San Antonio - $3,826.00
- Triple H Equitherapy - Horse Power for Children - $5,000.00
- Youth Center of Texas - Infant Support - $2,500.00
Nonprofit Projects Funded in 2021-2022
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Aid the Silent - "Deaf Resources" - $2,500.00
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CurtainUp Cancer Foundation - "The Six 2022: your life is your story" - $5,000.00
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disABILITYsa - "Mobile Changing Unit Implementation Program" - $3,500.00
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Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center - "Guadalupe Latino Bookstore Educational Outreach" - $2,000.00
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Kinetic Kids, Inc. - "Adaptive Fine Arts Recreational Programs for Children with Special Needs" - $2,500.00
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Meals on Wheels San Antonio - "Comfy Casas - Fire Safety for the most vulnerable" - $3,899.00
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National Soceity to Prevent Blindness - "Star Pupils Vision Screening and Early Deteciton Program" - $3,000.00
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Reaching Maximum Independence - "San Antonio Junior Forum Media Room Library" - $2,500.00
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Respite Care of San Antonio, Inc. - "Resources to Help Children with disabilities advance and reach their full potential" - $3,007.37
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Restore Education - "Passport Program" - $3,250.00
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SA Cancer Council - "Comfort Care for Cancer Patients Project" - $5,000.00
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SA Youth - "Middle School Academic Achievers" - $6,400.00
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San Antonio Children's Museum - "Doseum for All Discounted Admissions" - $3,500.00
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San Antonio Food Bank, Inc. - "Back Pack Program" - $5,000.00
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San Antonio Lifetime Recovery, Inc. - "LIfetime Recovery: Overcoming Obstacles" - $3,000.00
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San Antonio LIghthouse for the Blind - " Fostering STEM Carer Pathways for Blind and Visually Impaired Children" - $5,000.00
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Special Olympics Texas, Inc. - "Special Olympics Texas - San Antonio programming" - $1,250.00
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Successful Connections, Inc. - "Grainger Steel Toe Work Boots Purchase" - $2,470.08
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Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children - "Spot Vision Screener" - $5,000.00
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The Children's Shelter - "Nurse Family Partnership - New Mommy Survival Kit" - $4,783.75
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The Ecumenical Center for Religion and Health - "The Health and Harmony Program" - $2,439.80
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Triple H Equitherapy - "Horse Power for Children" - $5,000.00
Nonprofit Projects Funded in 2020-2021
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disABILITYsa - "ClearCom Mask Project" - $1,500.00
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Girls Incorporated of San Antonio - "Girl Grab Pad & Go" - $1,050.00
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Guardian House - "Re-energizing Our Safe Space" - $1,303.80
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Habitat for Humanity - "Build for Better" - $1,095.00
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Hearts Need Art - "University Art Kits" - $2,500.00
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Magdalena Ministries, Inc. - "Illuminating the Neighborhood" - $1,139.97
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National Society to Prevent Blindness - "Star Pupils Vision and Training Program" - $800.00
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Respite Care for San Antonio - "Safety First Abused Children with Special Needs" - $1,369.81
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Roy Maas Youth Alternative - "Mix it up & Keep it Hot" - $653.00
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Restore Education - "Passport to College Program" - $1,250.00
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San Antonio Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired - "Tactile Graphic Lending Library for Blind Children" - $1,497.00
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace - TX Chapter - " No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town" - $2,500.00
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St. Peter St. Joseph Children's Home - "Luggage for Healing" - $900.00
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The Ecumenical Center - "Prevention of Suicide Program for Southside ISD" - $2,427.90
Nonprofit Projects Funded in 2019-2020
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Alpha Home - "Baby Room Enhancements" - $1,500.00
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American Sunrise - "Rise 78207 - An American Sunrise Program" - $1,378.05
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Bihl Haus Arts - "Go Arts!" - $1,000.00
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Child Advocates of San Antonio - "Five Art and Soul Experiences" - $1,500.00
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Friends of Cibolo Wilderness - " Outdoor and Farm Classroom Field Trip Program Scholarships" - $1,000.00
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Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio, Inc. - "Building for Better" - $1,500.00
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Madonna Center, Inc. - "After-school Program" - $1,243.00
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Restore Education - "Passport to College Program" - $1,000.00
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Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Antonio, Inc. - "Stock a Panty Program" - $2,500.00
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Roy Maas Youth Alternatives, Inc. - "Basketball Court Safety Perimeter" - $1,000.00
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San Antonio Time Dollar Community Connections - "Bringing Hope to the Table" - $1,050.00
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Say Si, San Antonio Youth Yes! - "Say Si's ABC: Youth Justice Pilot" - $750.00
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The Ecumenical Center for Religion and Health - "Building Leaders Together - A Program for Girls and Their Mothers" - $2,453.95
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The Magik Children's Theatre - "Tickets to Literacy" - $1,375.00
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The Saddle Light Center - "Therapeutic Riding Instructor Certification" - $750.00
Nonprofit Projects Funded in 2018-2019
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American Sunrise – “American Sunrise Literacy Intervention Program” - $1,000.00
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ChildSafe – “Play Therapy Resources for Abused and Neglected Children” - $900.00
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Chrysalis Ministries – “Welcome Home Reentry” - $1,000.00
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disABILITYsa – “Access for All Abilities – Conversation 360” - $1,000.00
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Friends of Cibolo Wilderness – “Outdoor and Farm Classroom Field Trip Program Scholarships and Transportation Assistance for Title 1 Schools” - $1,002.00
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Good Samaritan Center of San Antonio – “Camp Good Sam summer learning program” - $1,000.00
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House of Neighborly Service – “Diabetes Kits for Westside Seniors” - $1,375.00
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Prevent Blindness – “Star Pupils Vision Screening and Training Program” - $510.00
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Respite Care of San Antonio, Inc. – “Developmental Resources for children with disabilities” - $425.00
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Restore Education – “Passport to College Program” - $1,000.00
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Roy Maas Youth Alternatives, Inc. – “The Kitchen is the Heart of the Home” - $1,019.88
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San Antonio Threads – “Winter Weather Clothing” - $1,682.00
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San Antonio Time Dollar Community Connections – “Sustaining Our Fight Against Hunger” - $900.00
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San Antonio Youth Literacy – “SAYL Reading Buddy Program” - $1,125.00
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San Antonio Zoological Society – “School Group Funding – Title 1” – $536.12
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Support Lending for Emotional Wellbeing (SLEW Inc.) – “Cancer Survivorship Services for Low-Income Women” – $1,200.00
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Sunshine Cottage School for the Deaf – “Hearing Aid Ear Mold Program” - $990.00
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The Ecumenical Center for Religion and Health - “ Camp Wellness 2019” - $1,210.00
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The HOPE International for Community Development (HICD) - “Food for the Needy” - $1,125.00
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The Magik Children’s Theatre, Inc. – “Tickets to Literacy” – $1,000.00
Click on the link below to see prior year recipients.
SAJF_-_Grants_Funded_-_website_-_2015-2016.doc
SAJF_-_Grants_-_Funded_-_website_-_2016-2017.docx
SAJF_-_Grants_Funded_-_website_-_2017-2018.docx
SAJF_-_Grants_-_Publicity_-_Grant_Awards_website__advertising-_2018-2019.docx
SAJF_-_GRANTS_-_PUBLICITY_-_GRANT_AWARDS-_2019-2020.docx
SAJF_-_GRANTS_-_PUBLICITY_-_GRANT_AWARDS-_2020-2021.docx
SAJF_-_Grants_-_Publicity_-_2021-2022.docx
For a list of past grant recipients