San Antonio: Community & Culture
San Antonio's civic fabric includes 34 libraries, 870 congregations, and 108 cultural organizations.
- 0.6 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Texas 0.9/1K).
- 0.7 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Texas 1.1/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Carver Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 3350 E Commerce St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (210) 207-9180 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 78220 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2797 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 34 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (20)
STONE OAK ROTARY CHARITY FUND
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US DEPT OF TEXAS AUXILIARY
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US DEPT OF TEXAS AUXILIARY
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US DEPT OF TEXAS AUXILIARY
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF TEXAS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
SAN ANTONIO AREA FAMILY LIONS CLUB
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 8065
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
HCR LIONS CLUB FOUNDATION
| Churches · Total count | 870 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
Alamo Methodist Church
Alamo National Bank Building
Alamo National Bank Building
Alamo Plaza Historic District
Alamo Portland and Roman Cement Works
Alamo Stadium and Gymnasium
Alamo, The
Aurora Apartment Hotel
Aztec Theater
Barnes-Laird House
Barr Building
Bexar County Courthouse
Billy Mitchell Village
Blue Star Street Industrial Historic District
Bonham, James Butler, Elementary School
Borden’s Creamery
Brackenridge Park
Brady Building-Empire Theater
Brooke Army Medical Center
Buckeye Park Gate
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 47 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 108 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (20)
TRIMMIER BOYS & GIRLS CLUB INC
TEXAS 4-H
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
TEXAS 4-H
UNITED GRAND IMPERIAL COUN KNIGHTS OF RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE
TEXAS 4-H
TEXAS 4-H
TOWNE & COUNTRY OPTIMIST CLUB YOUTH FUND INC
TEXAS 4-H
TEXAS 4-H
TEXAS 4-H
ZONTA INTERNATIONAL
TEXAS 4-H
TEXAS 4-H
TEXAS 4-H
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SAN ANTONIO CONTRACT SVC HEALTH AND WELFARE TR
TURNER AND POOCH ANIMAL RESCUE
TEXAS 4-H
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SAN ANTONIO CONTRACT SERVICES
SAINTS N ANGELS ANIMAL RESCUE
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | ALAMO ASIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 6,819 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=San Antonio+TX |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=78210 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=78210 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=78210 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=78210 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 1,478 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 1,591 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 312 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 396 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Air Castles
Centro Cultural Aztlan Galeria Expresion
Visitor's Center Museum
Centro de Artes
Artpace
Spanish Governor's Palace
Buckhorn Saloon and Museum
San Antonio Museum of Art
Alamo Vistor Center and Museum (coming 2027)
Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium
Briscoe Western Art Museum
Sea Life Aquarium
San Antonio Fire Museum
Richard Friedrich Aquarium
Attractions (13)
Air Castles
Centro Cultural Aztlan Galeria Expresion
ArmonArt
San Angel Folk Art
Bent Easel Art Gallery
Cactus Bra Gallery
Alba DeLeon Studio
Stone Metal Press
Magical Realism Photography Studio
Contemporary at Blue Star
Blue Star Contemporary Art Center
USAF Airman Heritage Museum
Texas Air Museum, Stinson Chapter
Other
Organizations (20)
CANARY ISLANDS DESCENDANTS ASSOCIATION OF SAN ANTONIO TEXAS
AFRIOCAN AMERICAN WESTERN HERITAGE
THOMAS JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOLHISTORICAL PRESERVATION SOCIETY
NOWY DWOR JEWISH MEMORIAL
DAUGHTERS OF THE REPUBLIC OF TX INC
POLLY TEXAS PIONEERS ASSOCIATION
HENNESSY TRAVELERS ASSOCIATION HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
SAN ANTONIO REGIONAL HISTORY DAY
TEXAS TOP HANDS BAND HISTORIC PRESERVATION CORP
AIRMAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION INC
SAN ANTONIO CONSERVATION SOCIETY FOUNDATION
LOS GRANADEROS DE GALVEZ
S A LIVING HISTORY ASSOCIATION INC
HIDALGO FOUNDATION OF BEXAR COUNTY INC
THIS IS TEXAS FREEDOM FORCE INC
1718 SAN ANTONIO FOUNDING FAMILIES AND DESCENDANTS
AIR LEGENDS FOUNDATION
STEEL THREAD PROJECT
ONEIL FORD FOUNDATION INC
SAN ANTONIO MISSION INDIAN DESCENDANTS
Clubs (15)
TEXAS GARDEN CLUBS INC
WATER GARDEN CLUB OF SOUTH TEXAS INC
GANG GREEN GOLF CLUB INC
THE NIMROD RIFLE CLUB INC
SAMBRI FITNESS
SAN ANTONIO GAELIC ATHLETIC CLUB
SAN ANTONIO FITNESS INDEPENDENT & RECREATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
TENNIS CLUB OF SAN ANTONIO
SAN ANTONIO COUNTRY CLUB
SAN ANTONIO GUN CLUB INC
OAK HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
PUBLIC SERVICE HEALTH CLUB
COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES ASSOCIATION INC
LAKE CANYON YACHT CLUB
CHARTER OAKS SWIM CLUB OF SAN ANTONIO INC
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 4.60 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 60.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | moderate |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 6,819 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 9.75 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 1,443 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 183 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 2 |
| Legal Aid · Total count | 6 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 8 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 25 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 130 |
| Senior Services · Total In Area | 130 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 471 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 471 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=San Antonio