The Sage & Dice Foundation
The Sage & Dice Foundation is a private foundation, based in Naples, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $675K. Net investment income was $320K.
The Sage & Dice Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sage & Dice Foundation gave $675K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $96K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $675,149
- -95.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $96,450
- -94.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $3,999,949
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Sage & Dice Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Brett Boyer Foundation ($297K). Together the top 7 received $675K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 33 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sage & Dice Foundation gives
- Giving grew 513% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2022) to $16.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $675K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Brett Boyer Foundation Nashville, TN | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $297,149 |
| Naples Botanical Garden Inc Naples, FL | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $125,000 |
| Better Together Naples, FL | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $53,000 |
| Youth Haven Rivers Junction, MI | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| Connor Scott Zieky Foundation Avon, CT | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St George Rutherford, NJ | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
| Advancing American Freedom Foundation Indianapolis, IN | To assist the recipient in carrying out its charitable purpose. | $50,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Sage & Dice Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,999,949 | $13,448,354 | $689,235 | $675,149 | 7 | $677,469 | $319,563 | $869,797 |
| 2024 | $4,362,510 | $9,228,663 | $16,016,601 | $16,004,103 | 9 | $16,006,718 | $248,295 | $726,268 |
| 2023 | $4,722,666 | $9,254,465 | $7,302,907 | $7,286,288 | 6 | $7,289,451 | $160,825 | $778,708 |
| 2022 | $4,856,320 | $188,265 | $112,277 | $110,100 | 3 | $110,100 | $188,115 | $929,441 |
| 2021 | $4,780,332 | $8,951,601 | $3,654,769 | $3,646,080 | 8 | $3,647,855 | $102,676 | $838,405 |
| 2020 | $4,833,870 | $3,654,515 | $585,437 | $583,372 | 6 | — | $60,700 | $614,493 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sage & Dice Foundation reported a distributable amount of $870K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sage & Dice Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary R. Stone
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William C. Stone
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Sage & Dice Foundation
How much does The Sage & Dice Foundation give each year?
The Sage & Dice Foundation gave $675K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16.0M across 9 grants.
What is The Sage & Dice Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sage & Dice Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $96,450, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sage & Dice Foundation give grants?
The Sage & Dice Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (26%) and Michigan (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (2 grants).
Does The Sage & Dice Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Sage & Dice Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Sage & Dice Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sage & Dice Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Brett Boyer Foundation ($297,149), Naples Botanical Garden Inc ($125,000) and Better Together ($53,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sage & Dice Foundation?
The Sage & Dice Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $677K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $870K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Sage & Dice Foundation's EIN?
The Sage & Dice Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6771152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Sage & Dice Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Florida
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
Publix Super Markets Charities Inc
Lakeland, FL
Publix Super Markets Charities supports nonprofits addressing hunger, homelessness and housing, youth, education, and community needs in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. Its 2024 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged widely; it accepts online requests from eligible organizations, with application periods varying by program.
Assets
$233.8M
Grants
3,269
Total Given
$52.5M
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc
Jacksonville, FL
The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida supports neighborhood strengthening, nonprofit capacity, education, older adults, the arts, and other community needs, primarily in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $5,000, while its Program Support grants offer up to $25,000; eligible nonprofits may apply to competitive programs, but donor-advised funds do not accept applications.
Assets
$708.7M
Grants
2,470
Total Given
$78.0M
Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Inc
Tampa, FL
The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay funds nonprofits through competitive grants and other programs focused on economic opportunity, environmental resilience, health and wellbeing, education, and vibrant communities. Its typical grant is about $25,000, and it serves Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties. It accepts applications through its competitive grants process and rolling Critical Needs List.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
698
Total Given
$54.3M
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc
Venice, FL
Gulf Coast Community Foundation funds arts and culture, civic and economic development, education, the environment, health and human services, and disaster response, with grants generally serving Sarasota and Charlotte counties, DeSoto County, Boca Grande, Lakewood Ranch, and Longboat Key, Florida. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,030 to $2,101,739, with a median of $16,251; Community Grants are capped at $25,000 per nonprofit per fiscal year. It accepts letters of inquiry for Community Grants; Catalytic and Initiative Grants are by invitation.
Assets
$533.7M
Grants
651
Total Given
$45.0M
More similar funders
More Funders in Florida
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Sage & Dice Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Sage & Dice Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?