Sage Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sage Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.1 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$3.1 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $347,000 the year before.
17% of its 2025 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 | $189,900 | 17 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $347,000 | 28 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $3.1 million | 18 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Sage Charitable 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 Sage Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 18 | $3.1 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington University in St Louis | Education | $2.0 million |
| Forest Park Forever | Environment | $501,000 |
| Central Reform Congregation | Religious | $100,000 |
| Gateway Arch Park Foundation | Environment | $100,000 |
| Starkloff Disability Institute | Health care | $100,000 |
| Grand Center Inc | Arts | $67,485 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | Environment | $35,000 |
| Jazz St Louis | Arts | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of St Louis | Religious | $25,000 |
| John Burroughs School | Education | $25,000 |
| Nine PBS | Media | $25,000 |
| River City Journalism Fund | Education | $25,000 |
| The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital | Healthcare | $25,000 |
| Opera Theatre of St Louis | Arts | $10,000 |
| St Louis Art Musuem Foundation | Arts | $10,000 |
| Oca Saint Louis Chapter | Community action | $3,000 |
| City Academy | Education | $1,000 |
| Flance Early Learning Center | Education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard K Weil Jr
Questions people ask
Does Sage Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sage Charitable Foundation give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Sage Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard K Weil Jr (Trustee).
What does Sage Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.