Martha & Philip Sagon Family Foundation
Historical FunderChevy Chase, Maryland · EIN 52-6659386 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MR HAROLD ZIRKIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 5630 WISCONSIN AVENUE 1703, CHEVY CHASE MD 20815 |
| Phone | 3019619000 |
| Form and materials | LETTER EXPLAINING PURPOSE OF GRANT |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS ON AWARDS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
69% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Health | Columbia, MD | General | $300,000 |
| National Symphony Orchestra | Arlington, VA | General | $300,000 |
| Caring Matters | Gaithersburg, MD | General | $50,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General | $50,000 |
| Garden of Remembrance | Clarksburg, MD | General | $50,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Hospital | Baltimore, MD | General | $50,000 |
| No Kid Hungry | Washington, DC | General | $50,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | General | $50,000 |
| Bravo - Vail | Vail, CO | General | $25,000 |
| Capital Jewish Museum | Washington, DC | General | $25,000 |
| Jazz Aspen | Aspen, CO | General | $25,000 |
| Mcv Foundation | Richmond, VA | General | $25,000 |
| Washington Hebrew Congregation | Washington, DC | General | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,025,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $725,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $750,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349103400
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6659386
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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