India Association of San Antonio was formed in 1978 and acquired its non-profit status in 1980. At the inception, the primary purpose of this organization was to support cultural, educational, religious and charitable activities, for the benefit of its members and the general public.
In last few years, the population of the Indian community has grown exponentially. As per the latest US census data, there are approximately 20,000 Indians living in San Antonio and nearby. Due to the diversified population, many sister organizations evolved catering to the specific needs of the various subsets of the Indian community. This evolution has led to changes in the objectives of the India Association of San Antonio to meet the new challenges. The long term goal of the organization includes the role of an 'umbrella organization', to better serve and represent the Indian community as a whole.