Sagalyn Family Fund
Preselected recipients only
Sagalyn Family Fund is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $169,500 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$169,500
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $142,900 the year before.
60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $142,900 | 24 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $169,500 | 25 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Sagalyn Family Fund 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 Sagalyn Family Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $53,000 |
| New York | 11 | $52,700 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $29,800 |
| California | 3 | $19,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $4,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $3,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Conflict Resolution | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Essential Partners Inc | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Vocel Viewing Our Children As Emerging Leaders | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Groundswell Community Mural Project Inc | Charitable | $16,000 |
| Trevor Project Inc | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Buiild Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Teachers of God Foundation | Charitable | $9,800 |
| Film at Linoln Center Inc | Educational | $8,000 |
| Keep Rising to the Top | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | Charitable | $6,500 |
| Film Forum Inc | Charitable | $6,000 |
| The Phillips Collection | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The 100 Horses Womens Society | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Community Help in Park Slope Inc (Chips) | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Maine Boys to Men | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Tor Gul Inc (Great Mother Conference) | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Foundation for Independent Artists Inc | Charitable | $3,000 |
| NUS1 Foundation Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Illinois | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Timothy Community Corporation NFP | Charitable | $1,500 |
| New York Insight Meditation Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Plum Village Community of Engaged Buddhism Inc (Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation) | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Charitable | $600 |
| New York Botanical Garden | Charitable | $600 |
| Red Door Community Inc (Fka Gilda's Club NYC) | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisbeth S Stone
- Laurie L Sagalyn
- Rita London
- Matthew Stone
- Erik Schurink
Questions people ask
Does Sagalyn Family Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sagalyn Family Fund give?
$169,500 in tax year 2024, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Sagalyn Family Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Lisbeth S Stone (President), Laurie L Sagalyn (Director), Rita London (Director) and Matthew Stone (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Sagalyn Family Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.