Seven Sages Foundation
Seven Sages Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Free Union, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K. Net investment income was $3.
Seven Sages Foundation at a glance
In short: Seven Sages Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $3,079
- -99.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $3,079
- -99.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $3,079
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Seven Sages Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Regisbeth Donor Advised Fund at Vanguard ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Seven Sages Foundation gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $1.5M (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regisbeth Donor Advised Fund at Vanguard Valley Forge, PA | Charitable Purpose. | $3,079 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $1,890 | $3,079 | $3,079 | 1 | $3,079 | $3 | $7 |
| 2022 | $1,189 | $7,044 | $1,524,727 | $1,519,541 | 4 | $1,519,541 | $7,416 | $72,164 |
| 2021 | $1,523,733 | $267,633 | $53,161 | $50,000 | 2 | $50,000 | $140,672 | $75,160 |
| 2020 | $1,311,780 | $641,371 | $40,413 | $40,000 | 2 | — | $41,765 | $43,185 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Seven Sages Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Seven Sages Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Cassi B. Handler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John R. Sinnenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Seven Sages Foundation
How much does Seven Sages Foundation give each year?
Seven Sages Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $1.5M across 4 grants.
What is Seven Sages Foundation?
Seven Sages Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Free Union, VA.
Where does Seven Sages Foundation operate?
Seven Sages Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania.
How much is Seven Sages Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Seven Sages Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Seven Sages Foundation's EIN?
Seven Sages Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3780289. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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