Sage Foundation
Invitation OnlyArlington, Washington · EIN 20-0404771 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.2M
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$125,000
Total assets$64.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $56,000 and $277,226.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
77% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian Folkways Recordings | Washington, DC | Refer to statement 12 (footnote) of this tax return | $1,500,000 |
| E-Town | Boulder, CO | Refer to statement 12 (footnote of this tax return | $1,000,000 |
| Centrum Foundation | Port Townsend, WA | Refer to statement 12 (footnote) of this tax return | $600,000 |
| Music Is Extraordinary Inc | Oakland, CA | Refer to statement 12 (footnote) of this tax return | $400,000 |
| Ojai Valley School Equestrian Program | Ojai, CA | Refer to statement 12 (footnote of this tax return | $277,226 |
| Celtic Arts Foundation | Mount Vernon, WA | Refer to statement 12 (footnote) of this tax return | $260,000 |
| The Steel Guitar Hall of Fame Inc | St Louis, MO | Refer to statement 12 (footnote) of this tax return | $250,000 |
| Barmoral School of Piping | Pittsburgh, PA | Refer to statement 12 (footnote) of this tax return | $155,000 |
| Sing for America Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Refer to statement 12 (footnote) of this tax return | $150,000 |
| Los Cenzonties Mexican Arts Center | San Pablo, CA | Refer to statement 12 (footnote) of this tax return | $125,000 |
| Angel Resource Connection | Lake Stevens, WA | Refer to statement 12 (footnote) of this tax return | $122,000 |
| Arhoolie Foundation | El Cerrito, CA | Refer to statement 12 (footnote) of this tax return | $100,000 |
| Ul Layfayette Foundation | Lafayette, LA | Refer to statement 12 (footnote) of this tax return | $60,000 |
| Seattle Folklore Society | Seattle, WA | Refer to statement 12 (footnote) of this tax return. | $56,000 |
| Sunset French Immersion | Sunset, LA | Refer to statement 12(footnote) of this tax return | $50,000 |
| San Francisco Boys Choir | San Francisco, CA | Refer to statement 12 (footnote) of this tax return | $30,000 |
| Intermusicsf | San Francisco, CA | Refer to statement 12 (footnote) of this tax return | $24,000 |
| Community Foundation of Acadiana | Lafayette, LA | Refer to statement 12 (footnote) of this tax return | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,169,226 | 18 |
| 2023 | $5,650,000 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523089349100732
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0404771
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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