Sage Margaret Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Sage Margaret Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $58,425 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $3,895 and the largest $3,895. 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$58,425
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$3,895
- Largest grant$3,895
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $54,225 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 | $59,960 | 15 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $54,225 | 15 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $58,425 | 15 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Sage Margaret Charitable Trust 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 Sage Margaret Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $31,160 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,790 |
| New York | 2 | $7,790 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,895 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,895 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $3,895 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Care Inc | General | $3,895 |
| American Cancer Society Inc Natl Office of Probate&trust Mgmt SV | General | $3,895 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | General | $3,895 |
| The Salvation Army | General | $3,895 |
| Heart Association National Bequest Center | General | $3,895 |
| St Paul's Home for the Aging | General | $3,895 |
| Pa Association for the Blind of Mercer County C/O Keystone | General | $3,895 |
| Glade Run Lutheran Social Services | General | $3,895 |
| Children's Center of Mercer Co | General | $3,895 |
| Passavant Health Center | General | $3,895 |
| Mercer Cnty Assn for the Retarded | General | $3,895 |
| Christ Lutheran Church | General | $3,895 |
| American Red Cross Attt Bonnie Ramsey Attn Trusts Estates | General | $3,895 |
| Project Hope Center Project Hope Center Attn Finance Dept | General | $3,895 |
| Shenango Valley Animal Shelter | General | $3,895 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Sage Margaret Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sage Margaret Charitable Trust give?
$58,425 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $3,895.
Who runs Sage Margaret Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Sage Margaret Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and disability.