The Sager Family Traveling Foundation
Team Sager (teamsager.org) is the public site for The Sager Family Traveling Foundation and Road Show, a private foundation based in Boston, MA (EIN 04-3528688). The foundation supports international programs (microfinance, Science for Monks, Hope Balls) and publishes photography books; the foundation’s Form 990-PF lists www.teamsager.org as its website.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations aligned with the foundation’s past priorities (education, cultural/faith-based programs, international relief) with strong local or trustee-level connections and a need for general/unrestricted support.
Good Fit
- • Programs in education, cultural heritage, or international relief similar to previously funded projects.
- • A demonstrable connection or referral to foundation leadership or existing grantees.
- • Location in Massachusetts or clear partnership with MA-based organizations.
- • Capacity to manage general/unrestricted operating support.
Geography
Giving is concentrated in Massachusetts; the latest year’s dollars were all in-state and the foundation’s filings show most grant dollars historically directed to MA, with only occasional out-of-state payments.
Recipient Variety
Across three years the foundation funded a moderate number of distinct recipients (12 in 2021, 6 in 2022, 4 in 2023), indicating historical variety but with stronger concentration in the most recent year where one grantee dominated dollar volume.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly declares it funds only preselected grantees; although two new recipients appeared in the latest year, the public statement plus observed behavior indicate unsolicited applications are unlikely to be welcomed.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
