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Also known as: C/O EDMUND W LITTLEFIELD JR
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Sage Foundation is a private corporation based in ARLINGTON, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Edmund W Littlefield Jr. It holds total assets of $53.8M. Annual income is reported at $31.5M. Total assets have grown from $1.9M in 2011 to $53.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington and California. According to available records, Sage Foundation has made 82 grants totaling $26.3M, with a median grant of $158K. Annual giving has decreased from $10.9M in 2020 to $5.7M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $4M, with an average award of $321K. The foundation has supported 40 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, California, Colorado, which account for 71% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$138K
Average Grant
$225K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 16 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Sage Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 82 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, CA, CO.
Sage Foundation has distributed a total of $26.3M across 82 grants. The median grant size is $158K, with an average of $321K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $4M.
Sage Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sage Foundation is headquartered in ARLINGTON, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E W Littlefield Jr | PRESIDENT/TREASURER/DIRECT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$53.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$53.8M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
82
Total Giving
$26.3M
Average Grant
$321K
Median Grant
$158K
Unique Recipients
40
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centrum FoundationREFER TO STATEMENT 12 (FOOTNOTE) OF THIS TAX RETURN | Port Townsend, WA | $650K | 2023 |
| The Grabhorn InstituteREFER TO STATEMENT 12 (FOOTNOTE OF THIS TAX RETURN | San Francisco, CA | $500K | 2023 |
| Ojai Valley SchoolREFER TO STATEMENT 12 (FOOTNOTE) OF THIS TAX RETURN | Ojai, CA | $500K | 2023 |
| National Council For Traditional ArtsREFER TO STATEMENT 12 (FOOTNOTE) OF THIS TAX RETURN | Silver Spring, MD | $500K | 2023 |
| Smithsonian InstitutionREFER TO STATEMENT 12 (FOOTNOTE) OF THIS TAX RETURN | Washington, DC | $400K | 2023 |
| Berkeley Society For The Preservation Of Traditional MusicREFER TO STATEMENT 12 (FOOTNOTE) OF THIS TAX RETURN | Berkeley, CA | $350K | 2023 |
| Arhoolie FoundationREFER TO STATEMENT 12 (FOOTNOTE) OF THIS TAX RETURN | El Cerrito, CA | $300K | 2023 |
| E-TownREFER TO STATEMENT 12 (FOOTNOTE) OF THIS TAX RETURN | Boulder, CO | $300K | 2023 |
| The Steel Guitar Hall Of Fame IncREFER TO STATEMENT 12 (FOOTNOTE) OF THIS TAX RETURN | St Louis, MO | $250K | 2023 |
| Cornish College Of The ArtsREFER TO STATEMENT 12(FOOTNOTE) OF THIS TAX RETURN | Seattle, WA | $250K | 2023 |
| Celtic Arts FoundationREFER TO STATEMENT 12 (FOOTNOTE OF THIS TAX RETURN | Mount Vernon, WA | $240K | 2023 |
| Book-It Repertory TheatreREFER TO STATEMENT 12 (FOOTNOTE) OF THIS TAX RETURN | Seattle, WA | $160K | 2023 |
| Balmoral School Of Piping & DrummingREFER TO STATEMENT 12 (FOOTNOTE) OF THIS TAX RETURN. | Pittsburgh, PA | $155K | 2023 |
| Sing For America FoundationREFER TO STATEMENT 12 (FOOTNOTE OF THIS TAX RETURN | San Francisco, CA | $150K | 2023 |
| Pbs FoundationREFER TO STATEMENT 12 (FOOTNOTE OF THIS TAX RETURN | Arlington, VA | $150K | 2023 |
| Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts CenterREFER TO STATEMENT 12 (FOOTNOTE) OF THIS TAX RETURN | San Pable, CA | $125K | 2023 |
| Country Music FoundationREFER TO STATEMENT 12 (FOOTNOTE OF THIS TAX RETURN | Nashville, TN | $60K | 2023 |
| Cinnabar Arts CorporationREFER TO STATEMENT 12 (FOOTNOTE) OF THIS TAX RETURN | Petaluma, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Louisiana Folk RootsREFER TO STATEMENT 12 (FOOTNOTE OF THIS TAX RETURN | Lafayette, LA | $30K | 2023 |
| Berkeley Society For Preservation Of Traditional MusicREFER TO STATEMENT 12 (FOOTNOTE) OF THIS TAX RETURN | Berkeley, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Ashokan CenterREFER TO STATEMENT 12 (FOOTNOTE) OF THIS TAX RETURN | Olivebridge, NY | $375K | 2022 |
| Berkeley Society For Preservation Of MusicREFER TO STATEMENT 12 (FOOTNOTE) OF THIS TAX RETURN | Berkeley, CA | $300K | 2022 |
| Folk Alliance InternationalREFER TO STATEMENT 12 (FOOTNOTE) OF THIS TAX RETURN | Kansas City, MO | $68K | 2022 |
| Seattle Folklore SocietyREFER TO STATEMENT 12 (FOOTNOTE) OF THIS TAX RETURN | Seattle, WA | $19K | 2022 |