The SAGE Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Arlington, Washington. Established in 2003, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and focuses on supporting arts and culture initiatives across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$53.8M
+1.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.2M
-8.5% YoY
Grant Count
18
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$287K
+22.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for the arts, music, health care, and the environment.
Grantmaking
The foundation is open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Grant Range
$853
Average Grant
$853
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across multiple states including California, Colorado, New York, Tennessee, Nevada, and Washington. Specific cities where funding has been directed include Arlington, Berkeley, Boulder, and San Francisco.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total assets: $53.8 million
- Annual revenue: $6.21 million
- Annual expenses: $5.5 million
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total assets: $53.1 million
- Annual revenue: $2.73 million
- Annual expenses: $5.91 million
- Total grants, contributions: $1.56 million
- Investment income and dividends: $1.36 million
Asset Growth: Assets increased 2.6% from the previous year.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $53,802,619 | $53,090,526 | $56,270,965 |
| Revenue | $6,207,994 | $2,733,916 | $9,846,378 |
| Expenses | $5,495,901 | $5,914,355 | $6,568,197 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,180,810 | $5,659,840 | $6,231,310 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,532,903 | $1,118,886 | $5,719,491 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,989,646 | $2,754,510 | $2,692,500 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
E W Littlefield Jr. serves as President, Treasurer, and Director of the foundation and works on a voluntary basis without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| E W LITTLEFIELD JR | PRESIDENT/TREASURER/DIRECT | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 14311 Stehr Rd Arlington, WA 98223-9433
Phone: 360-691-2414
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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