John and Margaret Sagan Foundation
Invitation OnlyEvanston, Illinois · EIN 38-2638868 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$156K
Organizations funded48
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$4.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
47% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | General purpose grant | $28,000 |
| Friends of the Grenadines Initiative | Evanston, IL | General purpose grant | $15,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Law School | Madison, WI | General purpose grant | $10,000 |
| World Pediatric Project | Richmond, VA | General purpose grant | $10,000 |
| Lawrence University | Appleton, WI | General purpose grant | $9,000 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival | Jackson, WY | General purpose grant | $7,000 |
| Millsaps College | Jackson, MS | General purpose grant | $7,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Evanston, IL | General purpose grant | $5,000 |
| Moran Center for Youth Advocacy | Evanston, IL | General purpose grant | $5,000 |
| Ploughshares Fund | San Francisco, CA | General purpose grant | $5,000 |
| Thresholds | Chicago, IL | General purpose grant | $5,000 |
| Bulletin of Atomic Scientists | Chicago, IL | General purpose grant | $3,000 |
| Cordley Elementary School | Lawrence, KS | General purpose grant | $3,000 |
| Black Ensemble Theater | Chicago, IL | General purpose grant | $2,000 |
| Dap Health | Palm Springs, CA | General purpose grant | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | General purpose grant | $2,000 |
| Evanston Round Table | Evanston, IL | General purpose grant | $2,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | General purpose grant | $2,000 |
| Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum | Jackson, WY | General purpose grant | $2,000 |
| Kansas Public Radio | Lawrence, KS | General purpose grant | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Evanston, IL | General purpose grant | $2,000 |
| South Asia Institute | Chicago, IL | General purpose grant | $2,000 |
| Springfield Area Food Shelf | Springfield, MN | General purpose grant | $2,000 |
| The Taft School | Watertown, CT | General purpose grant | $2,000 |
| Kansas Land Trust | Lawrence, KS | General purpose grant | $1,500 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purpose grant | $1,000 |
| Callen-Lorde Community Health Center | New York, NY | General purpose grant | $1,000 |
| Days for Girls International | Mount Vernon, WA | General purpose grant | $1,000 |
| Episcopal Charities | Chicago, IL | General purpose grant | $1,000 |
| Evanston Public Library | Evanston, IL | General purpose grant | $1,000 |
| First United Methodist Church - Bundled Blessings | Evanston, IL | General purpose grant | $1,000 |
| Friends of Judson - Mi Talalli | New York, NY | General purpose grant | $1,000 |
| Gichigamlin Indian Museum | Evanston, IL | General purpose grant | $1,000 |
| Grace Institute | Portland, OR | General purpose grant | $1,000 |
| Institute of Therapy Through the Art | Oak Brook, IL | General purpose grant | $1,000 |
| Literacy Works | Chicago, IL | General purpose grant | $1,000 |
| Ohio Wesleyan University | Delaware, OH | General purpose grant | $1,000 |
| Springfield Community Theater | Springfield, MN | General purpose grant | $1,000 |
| St Mark's Episcopal Church | Evanston, IL | General purpose grant | $1,000 |
| Wbez | Navy Pier Chicago, IL | General purpose grant | $1,000 |
| Wcmu Public Media | Mt Pleasant, MI | General purpose grant | $1,000 |
| Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights | Chicago, IL | General purpose grant | $1,000 |
| Youth & Opportunity United | Evanston, IL | General purpose grant | $1,000 |
| Evanston School Children's Clothing Association | Evanston, IL | General purpose grant | $500 |
| Foundation 65 | Evanston, IL | General purpose grant | $500 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General purpose grant | $500 |
| Society for the Increase of the Ministry | Hartford, CT | General purpose grant | $500 |
| Wfmt | Chicago, IL | General purpose grant | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $156,000 | 48 |
| 2024 | $156,500 | 42 |
| 2023 | $140,000 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610889349100151
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2638868
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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