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Sargent Family Foundation

WINNETKA, IL EIN: 35-7011349 Website

The Sargent Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2014 and based in Winnetka, Illinois. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, it functions as a named trust with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking. The foundation is supported by Cynthia Mead Sargent and operates with minimal staff.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$38.5M

+0.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.5M

+42.3% YoY

Grant Count

61

-3.2% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$25K

+47.0% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission emphasizes the value of generosity and charitable giving as a means to improve both individual well-being and community welfare. The foundation does not publicly disclose specific grant programs or detailed funding categories. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation supports organizations in the following areas:

  • Education
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Human Services
  • Arts and Culture

Grantmaking

The foundation maintains a login portal for grant applicants on its website, suggesting a managed application system for preselected organizations. The foundation does not appear to accept unsolicited grant applications.

Grant Range

s and Activity:**

Average Grant

Approximately $17,000 (based on 2023 data)

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Illinois, Wisconsin, and Florida, though geographic focus is not publicly specified in detail.

Grant Distribution by State

11states
+3 more states

Cities

ChicagoDes MoinesDetroitEgg HarborEvanstonFish CreekFontanaFort MyersFt MyersGlencoeHighland ParkHoustonKnoxvilleLanderLos AngelesNew YorkSan Juan CapitstranoSanibelSturgeon BayTechny

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

  • Total Assets: $38,517,710
  • Total Revenue: $2,130,000
  • Total Expenses: $2,130,000
  • Total Liabilities: $0

As of 2023:

  • Total Assets: $38,352,864
  • Total Revenue: $21,168,455
  • Total Expenses: $1,494,248

Revenue Sources (2023):

  • Investment dividends: 70.5%
  • Sales of assets: 28.5%

The foundation experienced significant growth in 2023 following a $20 million contribution, which substantially expanded its grantmaking capacity.

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$6M$12M$17M$23M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$38,517,710$38,352,864$18,496,592
Revenue$2,126,672$21,168,455$2,685,651
Expenses$2,133,794$1,494,248$1,495,078
Qualifying Distributions$1,531,768$1,075,000$1,035,200
Net Investment Income$1,740,101$951,257$847,049
Distributable Amount$2,207,187$1,436,080$1,097,645

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$383K$765K$1M$2M60 grants202065 grants202164 grants202263 grants202361 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

LOYOLA ACADEMY$350KLEAGUE OF AMERICAN ORCHE…$125KCHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA$120KBOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE OF …$50KCRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH S…$50KDING' DARLING WILDLIFE S…$50KLURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL$45KMERIT SCHOOL OF MUSIC$40KPENINSULA SCHOOL OF ART$40KCHICAGO MARITIME SOCIETY$30K

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

233<$50K6$50–100K10$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

  • Cynthia Mead Sargent - Trustee
  • George E. Sargent - Executive Director
  • Christina M. Sargent (also known as Christina S. Donohue) - Director

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
GEORGE E SARGENTDIRECTOR2
CHRISTINA M SARGENTDIRECTOR2

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has supported various cultural and educational institutions, including major gifts to performing arts organizations and youth development programs. The foundation's grantmaking reflects a commitment to arts and culture, education, and human services across its primary geographic regions.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Related Funders

Similar funders by location and focus area

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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