Nonprofit · EIN 45-3599268
SENIOR ADVOCATES FOR GENERATIONAL EQUITY INC
Also known as SAGE
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $550,017 | $345,251 | $204,766 | $826,277 | $6,888 | $819,389 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $393,791 | $302,044 | $91,747 | $618,408 | $6,677 | $611,731 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $372,985 | $259,321 | $113,664 | $507,526 | $5,552 | $501,974 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $468,103
- Program service revenue
- $36,586
- Investment income
- $45,328
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $26,922
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $99,055
- Other salaries and wages
- $78,567
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $196,795
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $5,778
- Occupancy
- $2,659
- Travel
- $9,006
- Program services (functional)
- $296,259
- Management and general (functional)
- $29,409
- Fundraising (functional)
- $19,583
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $618,408
- Total assets, end of year
- $826,277
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,888
- Net assets, end of year
- $819,389
- Publicly traded securities
- $550,639
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $156,683
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $662,706
- Gross receipts
- $1,111,370
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 200
- Year formed
- 2012
- State of legal domicile
- OR
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN HIGGS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $95,879 |
| MARCUS WOOD | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| NEAL NAIGUS | SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| S WARD GREENE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| JOE DABEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HOWE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| BEN MANNY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4.4 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL MOUZON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 |
| RICK NITTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 |
| SHEILA PANYAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CAMERON WICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOYCE MCCULLOCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EILEEN DRAKE | DIRECTOR (THROUGH 4/13/25) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF GUDMAN | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN HIGGS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $92,742 | $2,782 |
| S WARD GREENE | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| NEAL NAIGUS | SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE DABEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HOWE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN MANNY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4.4 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL MOUZON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK NITTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEILA PANYAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS WOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CAMERON WICK | DIRECTOR (APRIL 2024 TO PRESENT) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOYCE MCCULLOCH | DIRECTOR (APRIL 2024 TO PRESENT) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF GUDMAN | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN HIGGS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $89,604 | $2,688 |
| S WARD GREENE | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| NEAL NAIGUS | SECRETARY AND DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE DABEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HOWE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| BEN MANNY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| CRYSTAL MOUZON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.8 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK NITTI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHEILA PANYAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHANIE SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARCUS WOOD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF GUDMAN | TREASURER Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1819 SW 5TH AVE 287, PORTLAND, OR 97201-5277
- In care of
- % C/O S WARD GREENE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEPHEN HIGGS, 1819 SW FIFTH AVENUE 287, PORTLAND, OR 97201
- Signed the 990
- STEPHEN HIGGS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (971) 717-6570
- Website
- WWW.WEARESAGE.ORG
- 990-N for 2012 filed under this EIN
- Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Ward Greene, 1515 SW Fifth Avenue Suite 600, Portland OR 97201. Mailing address: 1515 SW Fifth Avenue Suite 600, Portland OR 97201. Website: www.wearesage.org
- Return prepared by
- MCDONALD JACOBS PC
Mission
SAGE SPARKS THE IMAGINATION AND COMMITMENT OF PEOPLE OVER 50 WHO BELIEVE IN GENERATIONAL EQUITY: EACH GENERATION HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO GIVE FORWARD AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE NEXT. TO ACCOMPLISH OUR WORK, WE RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT MAJOR CHALLENGES FACING THE FUTURE IN EDUCATION, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THE ECONOMY (THE 3 ES), CONNECT PEOPLE TO RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED, AND TRAIN AND SUPPORT PEOPLE TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN SOCIAL CAUSES AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. WE WORK ACROSS GENERATIONS BECAUSE WE NEED EACH OTHER AND THE FUTURE NEEDS ALL THE ADVOCATES IT CAN GET.
Program accomplishments
- LEADERSHIP & EDUCATION. SAGE SPARKS THE IMAGINATION AND COMMITMENT OF PEOPLE OVER FIFTY WHO BELIEVE IN GENERATIONAL EQUITY - THE RESPONSIBILITY TO GIVE FORWARD AND IMPROVE LIFE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION. BUILDING ON MORE THAN A DECADE OF PROGRESS, THIS YEAR WE ENGAGED OVER 5,000 PEOPLE IN EFFORTS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS TO THRIVE. THROUGH OUR CONNECT & ENGAGE SERIES, WE WELCOMED NEW PARTICIPANTS AND HELPED THEM FIND MEANINGFUL PATHWAYS TO GIVE FORWARD. WE HOSTED OR SUPPORTED 13 DISCUSSIONS AND WORKSHOPS THAT EXPLORED THE CHALLENGES FACING THE FUTURE, WAYS INDIVIDUALS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE, AND THE SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND COMMUNITY NEEDED TO TAKE ACTION. THESE EVENTS FOCUSED ON KEY TOPICS SUCH AS CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, COMMUNITY RESILIENCE, AND HOUSING SECURITY. AS PART OF THIS SERIES, WE ALSO HELD OUR THIRD SAGE AWARDS EVENT, CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY AND HONORING EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE TO FUTURE GENERATIONS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WE ALSO PROVIDED ONE-TO-ONE MEETINGS WITH OUR COMMUNITY CONNECTORS TO HELP MATCH INDIVIDUALS' INTERESTS WITH MEANINGFUL GIVEFORWARD OPPORTUNITIES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. TO COMPLEMENT THIS WORK, WE DEVELOPED AND SHARED STORIES HIGHLIGHTING PEOPLE WHO ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE BY ADVANCING EDUCATION, RESTORING THE ENVIRONMENT, AND EXPANDING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.Expenses $143,536 · revenue $5,185
- VISITING SAGE. THROUGH OUR VISITING SAGE PROGRAM, WE HOST SPEAKERS WHO ILLUMINATE MAJOR CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FACING THE FUTURE AND INSPIRE PEOPLE TO TAKE MEANINGFUL ACTION. THIS YEAR, WE HELD OUR NINTH VISITING SAGE EVENT, FEATURING DR. JANE GOODALL ON THE FUTURE OF HOPE. DR. GOODALL SHARED PERSONAL REFLECTIONS ON HER REMARKABLE LIFE, HER GROUNDBREAKING WORK, AND HER ENDURING MESSAGE OF HOPE FOR OUR PLANET. THE FOLLOWING DAY, SHE MET WITH STUDENTS TO LEARN ABOUT THEIR CONSERVATION AND RESEARCH PROJECTS. TOGETHER, THESE EVENTS REMINDED ALL OF US OF THE POWER OF INSPIRING HOPE THROUGH LOCAL ACTION - AND OF THE IMPORTANCE OF WORKING ACROSS GENERATIONS TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN OUR WORLD.Expenses $48,679 · revenue $28,901
- SAGE TEAMS. SAGE TEAMS BRING TOGETHER GROUPS OF PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO COLLABORATE TO ACHIEVE SHARED GOALS ALIGNED WITH OUR THREE PRIORITY AREAS: EDUCATION, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. THROUGH OUR VISION 2030 TEAM, WE PROVIDED EDUCATION ABOUT PORTLAND'S 2030 CLIMATE GOALS, RELATED SOLUTIONS, AND EMERGING WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITIES. THIS YEAR, WE FACILITATED MORE THAN 50 LESSONS AND FOUR ALLSCHOOL FAIRS, REACHING OVER 2,000 STUDENTS. THROUGH OUR CITIZEN PROJECT, WE OFFERED 17 EVENTS - INCLUDING A STATEWIDE CONVENING - TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO WORK ACROSS DIFFERENCES AND ADDRESS COMMUNITY CHALLENGES COLLABORATIVELY. WE ALSO SUPPORTED TWO PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE OLDER ADULTS AS MENTORS AND TUTORS, HELPING MORE THAN 200 ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS STRENGTHEN THEIR READING AND MATH SKILLS. OUR PROGRAM FOR EMERGING LEADERS ORGANIZED TWO INTERGENERATIONAL SERVICE EVENTS THAT ENCOURAGE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO SERVE TOGETHER. OUR EVS FOR ALL TEAM SUPPORTED TWO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CAR SHARE PROGRAMS. TOGETHER, THESE EFFORTS SHOW THE POWER OF WORKING COLLECTIVELY TO BUILD A BRIGHTER FUTURE IN WHICH YOUNGER AND FUTURE GENERATIONS CAN THRIVE.Expenses $104,044 · revenue $2,500
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-3599268
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P75)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $826,277
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,111,370
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $550,017 | $345,251 | $826,277 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $393,791 | $302,044 | $618,408 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $372,985 | $259,321 | $507,526 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $426,473 | $336,971 | $387,415 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2012 Officer: Ward Greene Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate | June 30, 2013 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-3599268).
Questions about SENIOR ADVOCATES FOR GENERATIONAL EQUITY INC
- What is the EIN of SENIOR ADVOCATES FOR GENERATIONAL EQUITY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SENIOR ADVOCATES FOR GENERATIONAL EQUITY INC is 45-3599268.
- Is SENIOR ADVOCATES FOR GENERATIONAL EQUITY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to SENIOR ADVOCATES FOR GENERATIONAL EQUITY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SENIOR ADVOCATES FOR GENERATIONAL EQUITY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SENIOR ADVOCATES FOR GENERATIONAL EQUITY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SENIOR ADVOCATES FOR GENERATIONAL EQUITY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SENIOR ADVOCATES FOR GENERATIONAL EQUITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STEPHEN HIGGS.
- Who are the officers and directors of SENIOR ADVOCATES FOR GENERATIONAL EQUITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,879 (STEPHEN HIGGS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SENIOR ADVOCATES FOR GENERATIONAL EQUITY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $550,017, expenses of $345,251 and total assets of $826,277 at year end.
Other nonprofits in PORTLAND
- RIDE CONNECTION INC EIN 94-3076771 · last filed 990 for 2025
- ALBERTINA KERR CENTERS EIN 93-0386780 · last filed 990 for 2025
- WILLAMETTE VIEW MANOR INC EIN 93-0463816 · last filed 990 for 2024
- TERWILLIGER PLAZA INC EIN 93-0477890 · last filed 990 for 2024
- LATINO NETWORK EIN 73-1675402 · last filed 990 for 2025
- URBAN LEAGUE OF PORTLAND EIN 93-0395590 · last filed 990 for 2025
- ROSE VILLA INC EIN 93-0471873 · last filed 990 for 2024
- BIRCH COMMUNITY SERVICES INC EIN 93-1186020 · last filed 990 for 2025