The Sage Foundation Inc
Historical FunderLutherville, Maryland · EIN 81-3208844 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$62K
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$168K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $37,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE FOUNDATIONE |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 NORTH STREET SUITE 900, BATON ROUGE LA 70802 |
| Phone | 8882950192 |
| ADMINISTRATOR@GRANTINTERFACE.COM | |
| Form and materials | TO APPLY FOR THE SAGE FAMILY GRANT, APPLICANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.E1ST.ORG/SAGE AND COMPLETE A DISASTER RELIEF APPLICATION. IN ADDITION TO BASIC APPLICANT INFORMATION, THE APPLICATION REQUIRES APPLICANTS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING THEIR EMPLOYMENT WITH SAGE DINING SERVICES, INC.; PROVIDE A FUNDING REQUEST STATEMENT DESCRIBING THE QUALIFIED DISASTER EXPERIENCED BY THE APPLICANT, AS WELL AS WHAT ELIGIBLE EXPENSE(S) THE GRANT FUNDS WOULD BE USED FOR; AND UPLOAD DOCUMENTATION DEMONSTRATING A FINANCIAL NEED FOR AN EXPENSE(S) THAT IS ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT AS A QUALIFIED DISASTER RELIEF PAYMENT, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 139 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTATION INCLUDES BILLS, INVOICES, AND RECEIPTS. |
| Deadlines | 90 DAY LIMITATION ON REIMBURSEMENT OF ELIGIBLE RECEIPTS |
| Restrictions | THE SAGE FAMILY GRANT ONLY PROVIDES QUALIFIED DISASTER RELIEF PAYMENTS, AS DEFINED BY SECTION 139 OF THE INTERNAL REV CODE, TO EMPLOYEES OF SAGE DINING SERVICES, INC. WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY A QUALIFIED DISASTER, DEFINED BY SECTION 139 OF THE INTERNAL REV CODE. QUALIFIED DISASTER RELIEF PAYMENTS, WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED FOR PAYMENT OF THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBLE EXPENSES: REASONABLE AND NECESSARY PERSONAL, FAMILY, LIVING, OR FUNERAL EXPENSES ATTRIBUTABLE TO A QUALIFIED DISASTER; REASONABLE AND NECESSARY EXPENSES INCURRED FOR THE REPAIR OR REHABILITATION OF A PERSONAL RESIDENCE ATTRIBUTABLE TO A QUALIFIED DISASTER; REASONABLE AND NECESSARY EXPENSES INCURRED FOR THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE CONTENTS OF A PERSONAL RESIDENCE ATTRIBUTABLE TO A QUALIFIED DECLARED DISASTER. TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, ENTERTAINMENT EXPENSES, AND EXPENSES COMPENSATED BY (SEE P17) INSURANCE OR OTHERWISE ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT AS A QUALIFIED DISASTER RELIEF PAYMENT THROUGH THE SAGE FAMILY GRANT PROGRAM. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Scholarship & Tuition Services | Nashville, TN | Program funding | $37,500 |
| Baton Rouge Area Foundation Employees 1St | Baton Rouge, LA | Sage family grant program | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,500 | 2 |
| 2023 | $57,268 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532869349100413
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3208844
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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