Private foundation · EIN 06-1478711 · Wilson, Wyoming · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sage Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $16M total, median $16M.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$16M
Median grant
$16M
Stays in WY
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$172M

Grants paid in 2024

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
See Attachment aSee Attachment a, NYgeneral operating purpose$16M

About this foundation

Sage Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilson, Wyoming, administered in care of Steven a Denning, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Sage Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Sage Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $16M across 1 grants, a median of $16M.

Where does Sage Foundation Inc give?

New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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