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Sage Foundation

Brighton, Michigan  ·  EIN 386041518  ·  Private foundation

Sage Foundation is a private foundation based in Brighton, Michigan. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.7M in grants paid and $46.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 231 individual grants from this funder — $15.0M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$46.2M
Total assets
231
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Sage Foundation funds

Sage Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, faith-based (christian), faith-based, higher education.

Arts & CultureEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-BasedHigher Education

Populations it has supported include veterans.

veterans

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Sage Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Schedule Attached
GENERAL CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
Brighton, MI$3.4M2018
See Schedule Attached
GENERAL CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
Brighton, MI$3.3M2017
Schedule Attached
GENERAL CHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
Brighton, MI$2.7M2020
Hillsdale College
General, charitable, educational - Choral Scholars Program Scholarships
Hillsdale, MI$200K2023
Hillsdale College
General, charitable, educational - Choral Scholars Program Scholarships
Hillsdale, MI$200K2024
Window to the World Communications Inc
General, charitable, educational - Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival film
Chicago, IL$175K2024
Window to the World Communications Inc
General, charitable, educational - Island Without Cars/Hydra
Chicago, IL$150K2024
Window to the World Communications Inc
General, charitable, educational - Island Without Cars/Hydra
Chicago, IL$150K2023
Grant Park Orchestral Association
General, charitable, educational
Chicago, IL$125K2023
Grant Park Orchestral Association
General, charitable, educational
Chicago, IL$125K2024
Sand Lake Volunteer Fire Department
General, charitable, educational - Tanker and rescue vehicles
Tipton, MI$125K2022
Orchestral Association Chicago Symphony Orchestra
General, charitable - Sempre Always capital campaign
Chicago, IL$125K2022
Window to the World Communications Inc
General, charitable, educational
Chicago, IL$125K2022
Ravinia Festival
General, charitable, educational
Highland Park, IL$120K2024
Joffrey Ballet
General, charitable, educational - Live Music Program
Chicago, IL$100K2024

Sage Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$3.3M
2018$3.4M
2020$2.7M
2022$1.9M
2023$1.9M
2024$1.9M

How to apply for funding from Sage Foundation

From Sage Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“NO DEADLINES”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Sage Foundation

Does Sage Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Sage Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Sage Foundation fund?
Sage Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Schedule Attached, See Schedule Attached, Schedule Attached. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Sage Foundation give in grants?
Sage Foundation reported $2.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $15.0M over 231 grants.
Where is Sage Foundation located?
Sage Foundation is based in Brighton, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 386041518.
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About this profile. This page is built from Sage Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Sage Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.