Russell Sage Foundation
New York, New York · EIN 131635303 · Private foundation
Based in New York, New York, Russell Sage Foundation has awarded $39.0M across 900 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Cornell University. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Russell Sage Foundation funds
Russell Sage Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, hispanic communities, immigrants & refugees.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University Informing Overconfident and Insecure Job Seekers | Ithaca, NY | $199K | 2024 |
| Columbia University How Social Media Influencers Shape the Politics of Young Adults | New York, NY | $181K | 2024 |
| University of California Los Angeles The Geography of Race, Poverty, Crime, and Policing | Los Angeles, CA | $177K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Russell Sage Foundation
From Russell Sage Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at russellsage.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Russell Sage Foundation
- Does Russell Sage Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Russell Sage Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Russell Sage Foundation fund?
- Russell Sage Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Cornell University, Columbia University, University of California Los Angeles. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Russell Sage Foundation give in grants?
- Russell Sage Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $6.4M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $39.0M over 900 grants.
- Where is Russell Sage Foundation located?
- Russell Sage Foundation is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 131635303.
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