Sage Research Foundation Inc
Sage Research Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Boise, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $180K in total assets. In 2024, it made $199K in qualifying distributions.
Sage Research Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $180,132
- -53.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $25,610
- -58.5% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $199,049
- -83.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $203,448
- -83.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Sage Research Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $5K (2022). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vallivue High School Caldwell, ID | Support Girls Soccer | $2,000 |
| Vallivue High School Caldwell, ID | Mens Basketball Golf Scramble | $358 |
| Caldwell School District Caldwell, ID | Support the High School Athletics Program | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $180,132 | $25,610 | $203,448 | — | — | $199,049 |
| 2023 | $383,851 | $61,674 | $1,227,568 | $2,558 | 3 | $1,228,889 |
| 2022 | $1,585,420 | $7,789,723 | $7,279,662 | $4,500 | 3 | $42,681 |
| 2021 | $1,878,079 | $9,136,479 | $9,328,485 | — | — | $199,005 |
| 2020 | $3,516,741 | $7,150,150 | $5,953,515 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sage Research Foundation Inc is led by Christina Upson, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christina Upson
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$96K (2022) → $4K (2024)
David R. Boren
Manager & Director
Manager → Manager & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer E. Clawson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan R. Boren
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Isaac Marler (2022–2023) — Chief Financial Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Christina Upson (Executive Director (Thru 3/31)).
Frequently asked questions about Sage Research Foundation Inc
How large is Sage Research Foundation Inc?
Sage Research Foundation Inc reported $180K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $26K.
What is Sage Research Foundation Inc?
Sage Research Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Boise, ID. It holds $180K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Sage Research Foundation Inc operate?
Sage Research Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Idaho.
What is Sage Research Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sage Research Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4102058. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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