Sargent Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sargent Family Foundation is a private foundation in Winnetka, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 61 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $350,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants61
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$350,000
- Assets$46.0 million
- New grantees2%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
2% of its 2024 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 | $1.1 million | 63 | $43.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 61 | $46.0 million |
How to apply
Sargent Family Foundation 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 Sargent Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 44 | $1.2 million |
| New York | 2 | $130,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $100,000 |
| Wisconsin | 5 | $75,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola Academy | General operations | $350,000 |
| League of American Orchestras | General operations | $125,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | General operations | $120,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois | General operations | $50,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | General operations | $50,000 |
| Ding' Darling Wildlife Society | General operations | $50,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital | General operations | $45,000 |
| Merit School of Music | General operations | $40,000 |
| Peninsula School of Art | General operations | $40,000 |
| Chicago Maritime Society | General operations | $30,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago | General operations | $30,000 |
| Chi Arts | General operations | $25,000 |
| Erikson Institute | General operations | $25,000 |
| Misercordia | General operations | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | General operations | $20,000 |
| Cradle Foundation | General operations | $20,000 |
| Fish of Sanibel-Captiva Inc | General operations | $20,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | General operations | $20,000 |
| Nature's Farm Camp | General operations | $20,000 |
| Chicago Philharmonic | General operations | $15,000 |
| Everfree | General operations | $15,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General operations | $15,000 |
| Wellesley College | General operations | $15,000 |
| Access Living | General operations | $10,000 |
| Adler Planetarium | General operations | $10,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | General operations | $10,000 |
| Birch Creek | General operations | $10,000 |
| Crow | General operations | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities | General operations | $10,000 |
| Chicago Botanic Gardens | General operations | $10,000 |
| Chicago Coalition for the Homeless | General operations | $10,000 |
| Chicago Historical Society | General operations | $10,000 |
| Chicago Sinfonietta | General operations | $10,000 |
| Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra | General operations | $10,000 |
| Door County YMCA | General operations | $10,000 |
| Goodman Theater | General operations | $10,000 |
| Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired | General operations | $10,000 |
| Harris Theater for Music & Dance | General operations | $10,000 |
| Haven Youth & Family Services | General operations | $10,000 |
| Hope at Northwestern Memorial Foundation | General operations | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George E Sargent
- Christina M Sargent
Questions people ask
Does Sargent Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sargent Family Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 61 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Sargent Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists George E Sargent (Director) and Christina M Sargent (Director).
What does Sargent Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.