The Saje Foundation
The Saje Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tustin, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $12K. Net investment income was $42K.
The Saje Foundation at a glance
In short: The Saje Foundation gave $12K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $12K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $12,000
- -97.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -87.5% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $12,000
- -81.4% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Primary geography
- California (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 The Saje Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Novo Missions ($12K).
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 23 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Saje Foundation gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 21% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $516K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Missions Anahiem, CA | Christian Community Development | $12,000 |
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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 | — | $52,328 | $30,674 | $12,000 | 1 | $12,000 | $42,472 | $56,826 |
| 2022 | $2,976,473 | $144,242 | $585,144 | $515,770 | 8 | $615,770 | $116,907 | $144,040 |
| 2021 | $3,417,375 | $69,610 | $433,327 | $366,000 | 8 | $441,000 | $101,412 | $164,460 |
| 2020 | $3,781,092 | $109,757 | $466,031 | $429,090 | 6 | — | $126,593 | $177,461 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Saje Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Saje Foundation is led by John McKay, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
John McKay
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine McKay
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine McKay
Secretary
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 The Saje Foundation
How much does The Saje Foundation give each year?
The Saje Foundation gave $12K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $516K across 8 grants.
Where does The Saje Foundation operate?
The Saje Foundation has awarded grants in California, Michigan, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia.
How much is The Saje Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Saje Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Saje Foundation's EIN?
The Saje Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4309903. 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
(5)
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 August 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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