The Sagner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sagner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 23 grants; the typical grant was $1,050 and the largest $750,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$1,050
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$20.7 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $927,897 the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 | $927,897 | 1 | $21.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 23 | $20.7 million |
How to apply
The Sagner 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 The Sagner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $1,050 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $750,000 |
| New York | 6 | $508,768 |
| California | 3 | $201,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $102,273 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $100,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | General support | $750,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | General support | $500,000 |
| Proteus Fund Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Possibility Labs | General support | $100,000 |
| Indian Law Resource Center | General support | $100,000 |
| Tides Center | General support | $100,000 |
| We Are Purposeful Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation Inc | General support | $7,500 |
| Unity Amp Power in | General support | $2,500 |
| Actblue | General support | $2,075 |
| Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Association for Women's Rights in Development | General support | $1,050 |
| North Star Fund Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| The Peoples Kitchen Philly | General support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Voice for Peace | General support | $1,000 |
| Techsoup | General support | $250 |
| The Franklin Institute | General support | $175 |
| Berkshire Botanical Garden | General support | $150 |
| Plantingfields Foundation | General support | $106 |
| New York Historical Society | General support | $102 |
| Mass Audubon | General support | $70 |
| Thirteenwnet | General support | $60 |
| The Mount | General support | $53 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Sagner
- Rachel Buurma
- Jacob Buurma
Questions people ask
Does The Sagner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sagner Family Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $1,050.
Who runs The Sagner Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Deborah Sagner (President), Rachel Buurma (Trustee) and Jacob Buurma (Trustee).
What does The Sagner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.