Saga Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Saga Foundation is a private foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $310,000. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$310,000
- Assets$14.9 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
21% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 37 | $16.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 38 | $14.9 million |
How to apply
Saga 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Saga Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $1.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $125,000 |
| New York | 3 | $123,740 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $100,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $69,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $43,670 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jobtrain Inc | Operating support | $310,000 |
| Henry L Stimson Center | Operating support | $250,000 |
| Pga Tour First Tee Foundation Inc | Operating support | $125,000 |
| Positive Coaching Alliance | Operating support | $110,000 |
| Redwood City Police Activities League | Operating support | $102,000 |
| Free Guitars 4 Kids | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City | Operating support | $80,120 |
| San Mateo County Health Foundation | Operating support | $70,000 |
| One Life Counseling Center | Operating support | $55,000 |
| About-Face | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Children Now | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Democracy Works | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Seeds of Peace Inc | Operating support | $48,740 |
| Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center | Operating support | $45,000 |
| Kalamazoo College | Operating support | $44,000 |
| Middlebury College | Operating support | $43,670 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of St Helena & Calistoga | Operating support | $35,000 |
| Foothill-De Anza Community Colleges Foundation | Operating support | $35,000 |
| The First Tee of Coachella Valley | Operating support | $30,000 |
| Childhelp Inc | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Warrior Canine Connection Inc | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Hiller Aviation Museum | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Redwood City Library Foundation | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Ravenswood Family Health Network | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Weingarten Children's Center | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Eat Learn Play Foundation | Operating support | $25,000 |
| First Tee of West Michigan Kalamazoo | Operating support | $25,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Nuclear Age Peace Foundation | Operating support | $2,500 |
| First Tee Oakland | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Ambassadors of Compassion | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Facing History & Ourselves Inc | Operating support | $1,000 |
| Rotary Club of Belmont and Redwood Shores | Operating support | $500 |
| Redwood City Elks | Operating support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David J Bartoshuk
- James C Melvin
- Bradley E Weller
- Loyal A Eldridge III
- Sherie Berger
Questions people ask
Does Saga Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Saga Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs Saga Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David J Bartoshuk (President/Director), James C Melvin (Vice President/Director), Bradley E Weller (Treasurer/Director) and Loyal A Eldridge III (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Saga Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.