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Sanford M Gage Foundation is a private corporation based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Sanford M Gage. It holds total assets of $296K. Annual income is reported at $140K. Total assets have decreased from $836K in 2010 to $292K in 2022. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. 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 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and New York. According to available records, Sanford M Gage Foundation has made 45 grants totaling $118K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $81K in 2020 to $37K in 2021. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $20K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 33 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Alabama, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 27 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.
Sanford M Gage Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 45 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, AL.
Sanford M Gage Foundation has distributed a total of $118K across 45 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $20K.
Sanford M Gage Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sanford M Gage Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Train Gage | C.F.O. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sanford M Gage | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$152K
Total Assets
$292K
Fair Market Value
$735K
Net Worth
$259K
Grants Paid
$148K
Contributions
$180K
Net Investment Income
$14K
Distribution Amount
$30K
Total: $177K
Total Grants
45
Total Giving
$118K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
33
of 2021 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation LeagueSOCIAL ENLIGHTENMENT | New York, NY | $500 | 2020 |
| Jewish FederationSUPPORT VARIOUS CHARITABLE PROGRAMS | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2021 |
| Los Angeles Chamber OrchCOMMUNITY CULTURAL ENRICHMENT | Los Angeles, CA | $7K | 2021 |
| A Noise WithinCOMMUNITY CULTURAL ENRICHMENT | Pasadena, CA | $6K | 2021 |
| Music CenterCOMMUNITY CULTURAL ENRICHMENT | Los Angeles, CA | $4K | 2021 |
| Santa Monica College FoundationSCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS | Santa Monica, CA | $3K | 2021 |
| Concern FoundationCANCER RESEARCH | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2021 |
| Jvs Wonen'S LeadershipSERVE WOMEN IN CAREER CRISIS | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2021 |
| Geffen PlayhouseCULTURAL ENRICHMENT | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2021 |
| MuseiqueSHARING MUSIC WITH THE COMMUNITY | Pasadena, CA | $1K | 2021 |
| Beit T'ShuvahREHAB FOR ADDICTS | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2021 |
| Pacific Resident TheatreCOMMUNITY CULTURAL ENRICHMENT | Venice, CA | $1K | 2021 |
| Friends Of LarcAID DEVELOPMENTALY DISABLED ADULTS | Los Angeles, CA | $750 | 2021 |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterCIVIL RIGHTS & PUBLIC INTEREST | Montgomery, AL | $250 | 2021 |
| St Vincent-Meals On WheelsMEALS TO HOMEBOUND SENIORS | Los Angeles, CA | $250 | 2021 |
| Metropolitan OperaMUSIC EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN | New York, NY | $250 | 2021 |
| Guide Dogs For The BlindTRAIN DOGS TO ASSIST BLIND PEOPLE | San Rafael, CA | $250 | 2021 |
| Aclu FoundationLEGAL PRESENTATION & EDUCATION | New York, NY | $100 | 2021 |
| Victor Point SchoolYOUTH EDUCATION | Silverton, OR | N/A | 2021 |
| Hillcrest C Club Charitable FundEDUCATION & STUDENT FINANCIAL AID | Los Angeles, CA | $5K | 2020 |
| Operation GratitudeSUPPORT FOR US MILITARY & FAMILIES | Encino, CA | $2K | 2020 |
| Down With DystoniaSUPPORT & EDUCATE PEOPLE W DYSTONIA | Kenwood, CA | $1K | 2020 |
| Planned ParenthoodREPRODUCTIVE EDUCATION | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2020 |
| Tower Cancer Research FoundationCANCER RESEARCH | Beverly Hills, CA | $500 | 2020 |
| Mpn Research FoundationRESEARCH BLOOD CANCERS | Chicago, IL | $250 | 2020 |
| Vista Del MarSUPPORT AWARDS EVENT | Los Angeles, CA | $250 | 2020 |
| Nature ConservancyPROTECT EARTH'S NATURAL RESOURCES | Arlington, VA | $250 | 2020 |
| Vista Murietta Boys & Girls ClubSPORTS AND EDUCATION FOR YOUTH | Murietta, CA | $190 | 2020 |
| Americans United For Sep ChurchstaSEPARATION OF CHURCH & STATE | Washington, DC | $160 | 2020 |
| Odyssey TheatreCOMMUNITY CULTURAL ENRICHMENT | Los Angeles, CA | $100 | 2020 |
| Environmental Defense FundSTABILIZE CLIMATE ETC. | Washington, DC | $100 | 2020 |
| Magnum FoundationCREATIVITY IN VIRTUAL STORYTELLING | New York, NY | $100 | 2020 |
| National Wildlife FederationHABITAT PROTECTION | Reston, VA | N/A | 2020 |
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