Martha & Philip Sagon Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Martha & Philip Sagon Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chevy Chase, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.0 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.0 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$14.4 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $725,000 the year before.
54% of its 2025 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 | $750,000 | 11 | $12.3 million |
| 2024 | $725,000 | 10 | $13.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.0 million | 13 | $14.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr Harold Zirkin 5630 Wisconsin Avenue 1703, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (301) 961-9000 |
| What to submit | Letter explaining purpose of grant |
| Deadlines | No deadlines |
| Restrictions | No restrictions or limitations on awards |
What Martha & Philip Sagon Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 4 | $450,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $325,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $150,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medstar Health | General | $300,000 |
| National Symphony Orchestra | General | $300,000 |
| Caring Matters | General | $50,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | General | $50,000 |
| Garden of Remembrance | General | $50,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Hospital | General | $50,000 |
| No Kid Hungry | General | $50,000 |
| Northwestern University | General | $50,000 |
| Bravo - Vail | General | $25,000 |
| Capital Jewish Museum | General | $25,000 |
| Jazz Aspen | General | $25,000 |
| MCV Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Washington Hebrew Congregation | General | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harold Zirkin
- Nancy Zirkin
- Tina Small
- John Lazerow
Questions people ask
Does Martha & Philip Sagon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does Martha & Philip Sagon Family Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Martha & Philip Sagon Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harold Zirkin (Trustee, President), Nancy Zirkin (Vice President), Tina Small (Secretary) and John Lazerow (Treasurer).
What does Martha & Philip Sagon Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and education.