Sage Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Louis, Missouri · EIN 20-8087947 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3.1M
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University in St Louis | St Louis, MO | Education | $2,010,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | St Louis, MO | Environment | $501,000 |
| Central Reform Congregation | St Louis, MO | Religious | $100,000 |
| Gateway Arch Park Foundation | St Louis, MO | Environment | $100,000 |
| Starkloff Disability Institute | St Louis, MO | Health care | $100,000 |
| Grand Center Inc | St Louis, MO | Arts | $67,485 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | St Louis, MO | Environment | $35,000 |
| Jazz St Louis | St Louis, MO | Arts | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of St Louis | St Louis, MO | Religious | $25,000 |
| John Burroughs School | St Louis, MO | Education | $25,000 |
| Nine Pbs | St Louis, MO | Media | $25,000 |
| River City Journalism Fund | St Louis, MO | Education | $25,000 |
| The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital | St Louis, MO | Healthcare | $25,000 |
| Opera Theatre of St Louis | St Louis, MO | Arts | $10,000 |
| St Louis Art Musuem Foundation | St Louis, MO | Arts | $10,000 |
| Oca Saint Louis Chapter | St Louis, MO | Community action | $3,000 |
| City Academy | St Louis, MO | Education | $1,000 |
| Flance Early Learning Center | St Louis, MO | Education | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,088,485 | 18 |
| 2024 | $347,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $189,900 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632089349100518
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8087947
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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