Mary Sage Unitrust
Preselected recipients only
Mary Sage Unitrust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $42,630 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,842 and the largest $2,842. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$42,630
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,842
- Largest grant$2,842
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $39,795 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $43,983 | 15 | $916,738 |
| 2024 | $39,795 | 15 | $990,451 |
| 2025 | $42,630 | 15 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Mary Sage Unitrust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Mary Sage Unitrust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $22,736 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,684 |
| New York | 2 | $5,684 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,842 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,842 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,842 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Care Inc | General | $2,842 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Natl Office of Probate&trust Mgmt SV | General | $2,842 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | General | $2,842 |
| The Salvation Army | General | $2,842 |
| Heart Association National Bequest Center | General | $2,842 |
| Pennsylvania Association for the Blind | General | $2,842 |
| St Paul's Home for the Aging | General | $2,842 |
| Glade Run Lutheran Services | General | $2,842 |
| Children's Center of Mercer County | General | $2,842 |
| Passavant Health Center Susan Digirolamo Cfo C/O Lutheran Senior | General | $2,842 |
| Mercer Cnty Assn for the Retarded | General | $2,842 |
| Christ Lutheran Church | General | $2,842 |
| American Red Cross | General | $2,842 |
| Project Hope Center | General | $2,842 |
| Shenango Valley Animal Shelter | General | $2,842 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Mary Sage Unitrust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mary Sage Unitrust give?
$42,630 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,842.
Who runs Mary Sage Unitrust?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Mary Sage Unitrust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and disability.