Sanford M Gage Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4656529 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $3,437.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
10% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Chamber Orchestra | Los Angeles, CA | Community cultural enrichment | $75,000 |
| The Music Center | Los Angeles, CA | Community music enrichment | $3,500 |
| LA Opera | Pasadena, CA | Community cultural enrichment | $3,437 |
| Concern Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Cancer research | $1,500 |
| Tower Cancern Research Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Cancer research | $1,000 |
| Friends of Larc | Los Angeles, CA | Aid developmentally disabled adults | $500 |
| Missoula Interl School | Missoula, MT | Support capital improvements | $500 |
| Beverly Hills Theatre Guild | Beverly Hills, CA | Supporting new playwrights and encourging new works | $250 |
| Cypress College Foundation | Cypress, CA | Meet the needs of both students and the campus | $154 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Support UCLA educational mission | $100 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($78,314). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $164,255 | 18 |
| 2022 | $148,067 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Jul 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541989349100614
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4656529
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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