Private foundation · Brighton, MI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Sage Foundation
In 2024 it gave 1 grant worth $10,000 to Tennessee groups. A typical grant was $10,000 (1 grant).
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $10,000
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $10,000 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 70 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $1.9 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.6M | — | 0 |
| 2024 | $1.9M | $10K | 1 |
| 2023 | $1.9M | $20K | 1 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- President Or Secretary Sage Foundat · Brighton · (810) 227-7660
- What to send
- Amount of grant requested. What the applicant intends to accomplish. How the applicant intends to reach the stated objectives, and how such objectives will further the applicant's tax-exempt purposes. What procedures the applicant has implemented to evaluate the results achieved. Any additional information which would aid the Sage Foundation Board of Trustees in making its decision. A photocopy of the Internal Revenue Service determination letter or ruling indicating the applicant's tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Name of the applicant's contact person.
- Deadlines
- No deadlines.
- Limits
- No restrictions.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Melissa Sage FadimChairprson,president,secretary,treasur
- Emily M BoothTrustee
- James E Van DorenVice president, trustee
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- General, charitable, educational (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Youth Symphony | Nashville, Davidson County | General, charitable, educational | $10K |