irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $2.00MPUBLIC OUTREACH: SAGE ADVOCATES AT THE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS FOR PUBLIC POLICIES TO IMPROVE THE AGING EXPERIENCE AND ACCESS TO AGING SERVICES AMONG THE GROWING POPULATION OF LGBTQ+ OLDER PEOPLE AND OLDER PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV. OUR FEDERAL POLICY PROGRAM WORKS TO ENSURE THAT POLICYMAKERS IN CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION ENACT POLICIES THAT ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF LGBTQ+ OLDER PEOPLE AND OLDER PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV. ADDITIONALLY, SAGE WORKS WITH LGBTQ+ ORGANIZATIONS AND ADVOCATES AROUND THE COUNTRY TO DEVELOP AND ACHIEVE THEIR LOCAL AND STATE POLICY AGENDAS. SAGE BUILDS THE CAPACITY OF COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS NATIONWIDE TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND TO ENGAGE IN POLICY ADVOCACY THAT IMPROVES THE LIVES OF THEIR LOCAL CONSTITUENTS, BUILDING A NATIONAL LGBTQ+ AGING MOVEMENT.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging (NRC)
Technical assistance center improving services for LGBTQ+ older adults and caregivers through resources, training, and policy advocacy.
SAGECare
National and international cultural competency training and consulting program for providers serving LGBTQ+ older adults; has trained over 270,000 staff.
SAGECollab
Nationwide directory of local nonprofit partners providing advocacy and services to LGBTQ+ elders; supports a network of organizations across 21 states and Puerto Rico.
SAGETrans
New York-based program offering support groups, case assistance, community programming, and provider education for transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming adults age 50+.
SAGEVenture
Social enterprise division focused on creating innovative programs, products, and sustainable funding models to support LGBTQ+ aging initiatives.
SAGEYou
Virtual hub for LGBTQ+ older adults offering events, resources, and community connection to reduce isolation and foster belonging.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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LGBTQ+ Aging Support Programs 4 activities
- Capacity building for LGBTQ+ aging organizationsBuilds capacity of community-based organizations across the U.S. and internationally to serve LGBTQ+ elders and engage in policy advocacy, contributing to a national and global LGBTQ+ aging movement.
- National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ AgingOperates the National Resource Center (NRC) as a technical assistance hub that improves services and supports for LGBTQ+ older adults and caregivers. Produces co-branded fact sheets, policy briefs, publications, infographics, and maintains an LGBTQ+ storytelling archive.
- National and international cultural competency trainingProvides LGBTQ+ aging cultural competency training and consulting through SAGECare to over 270,000 staff members nationwide and internationally, improving service delivery for LGBTQ+ older adults. Offers educational panels and webinars (SAGETalk) on LGBTQ+ aging topics.
- Support network and volunteer programs for LGBTQ+ eldersEstablishes and maintains a national support network for LGBTQ+ older adults active since 1978, including volunteer programs such as Friendly Visiting at NYC SAGE Centers. Engaged over 13,000 LGBTQ+ older adults in 2021 through 29 local SAGE affiliates across 21 states and Puerto Rico via SAGENET.
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Senior Advocacy and Civic Engagement 1 activity
- Advocacy for LGBTQ+ elder rightsAdvocates at federal, state, and local levels for public policies that improve aging services and the lived experience of LGBTQ+ older people and older adults living with HIV. Achieved 10 major advocacy victories in 2025 and leads coalitions to ensure diverse LGBTQ+ elders are included in policy discussions.
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Senior Congregate Centers 1 activity
- Direct services through SAGE Centers and care management programsDelivers direct services via five SAGE Centers and care management programs in New York City, New York State, and Southern Florida, including social activities such as bingo, meal services at the Edie Windsor Center, and intergenerational meals with corporate partners.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- LGBTQ+ elder housing developmentDeveloped 228 new housing units for LGBTQ+ elders in New York City to support safe and affirming long-term living options.
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LGBTQ+ Legal and Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Public education and awareness campaignsLaunches public awareness initiatives such as the photo series "Forever Authentic: Celebrating Older Trans Lives" and participates in media features like Grindr for Equality's Equality Spotlight Series to promote visibility and inclusion of LGBTQ+ seniors.
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Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Support Services 1 activity
- SAGETrans support program for transgender and non-binary eldersOperates SAGETrans, a program offering support groups, case assistance, referrals, and community programming for transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming adults aged 50 and older in New York.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$21.62M
Contributions & grants$20.75M96%
Program service revenue$745K3%
Investment income$488K2%
Other revenue$-364K
expenses
Total expenses$22.38M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$14.69M
Grants paid out$319K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$31.14M
Cash$3.13M
Investments$5.82M
Liabilities$10.77M
Net assets$20.37M
Liquid reserves4.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +20.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL ADAMS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 35 | $509K |
| DAVID RIVERA-GARCIA | EXECUTIVE VP/CFO (UNTIL 03/25) | 35 | $320K |
| LYNN FARIA | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 35 | $318K |
| JB STARK | CHIEF DEV. & COMMUNICATIONS OFC. | 35 | $227K |
| MICHELE GIORDANO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SAGEVENTURE | 35 | $217K |
| JAMES KRIS MORDECAI | INTERIM COO/CFO | 35 | $215K |
| CHRISTINA DACOSTA | CHIEF EXPERIENCE OFFICER | 35 | $214K |
| MARSHA BONNER | CHIEF PEOPLE & CULTURE OFFICER | 35 | $195K |
| HECTOR VARGAS | ACTING CHIEF NAT'L INITIATIVES OFC. | 35 | $152K |
board members · 16
- BANDAR ALTURKMANI — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 05/25)
- BRUCE LEDERMAN — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 10/24)
- CATALINA RODRIGUEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- DARRELL BURKS — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID DE FIGUEIREDO — TREASURER
- DAWN FISCHER — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 10/24)
- ELLIOTT SERNEL — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 10/24)
- GRANT GINDER — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFFREY ERDMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JONATHAN CARTER — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSUE SANTIAGO — BOARD MEMBER
- KELLY HAMILTON — BOARD MEMBER
- KEVIN WILLIAMS — CO-CHAIR
- LEE SIDER — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 07/24)
- LOREN OSTROW — BOARD MEMBER
- LORRAINE CARLSON — BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 04/25)
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Action Squad Partner — Group of advocates mobilized by SAGE for timely action on issues affecting older LGBTQ+ people.
- Grindr for Equality Partner — Featured SAGE in its Equality Spotlight Series with a video on LGBTQ+ seniors.
- National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging Network — Distributes co-branded fact sheets developed with SAGE and corporate partners.
- New York City Department for the Aging Partner — Co-authored an op-ed with SAGE leadership on the needs of LGBTQ+ older New Yorkers.
- New York Community Trust Funder — Provided grant funding for the "Forever Authentic: Celebrating Older Trans Lives" photo series.
- Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Government — Broker handling stock donations for SAGE
- SAGE Affiliates Network — Network of 29 local affiliates in 21 states and Puerto Rico collaborating with SAGE to support LGBTQ+ older adults.
- SAGECare Partner — Collaborates with SAGECare to train staff on LGBTQ+ elder competency.
- SAGECollab Network — Maintains a nationwide directory of local organizations serving LGBTQ+ elders through SAGECollab.
- SAGECollab Network — National network of local nonprofit groups and organizations providing services and advocacy for LGBTQ+ elders.
- SAGECollab Network — SAGE’s national partner network that disseminates co-branded fact sheets.
- SAGEYou Partner — Operates SAGEYou as a virtual community platform for LGBTQ+ older adults.
- Southern Arizona Senior Pride Partner — Inaugural SAGECollab Partner of the Year, recognized for collaboration in supporting LGBTQ+ elders.
- Stonewall uprising Partner — Founding movement inspired by the momentum of the Stonewall uprising and the LGBTQ+ civil rights movement.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Culturally Responsive Aging Servicesmethodology: culturally-responsive aging servicesBy designing aging services that account for the unique realities of LGBTQ+ older adults—such as higher rates of social isolation, economic insecurity, and reliance on chosen family—we improve outcomes because culturally tailored interventions increase engagement and reduce service barriers.
- Grassroots Movement Buildingmethodology: grassroots_movement_buildingBy strengthening local SAGE affiliates to deliver services and lead policy advocacy, we create a national movement for LGBTQ+ elder equity because locally rooted, community-led organizations are more effective at sustaining engagement and driving systemic change.
- Nothing About Us Without Usmethodology: nothing-about-us-without-usBy centering the leadership and voices of LGBTQ+ older adults in program design and advocacy, we produce more effective and dignified services because lived experience ensures cultural relevance and community trust.
- Social Justice–Based Advocacymethodology: social-justice-based advocacyBy grounding services and policy advocacy in the legacy of LGBTQ+ civil rights activism, we advance elder justice as part of broader social change because systemic inequities affecting LGBTQ+ elders are rooted in historical discrimination and require movement-level responses.
- Storytelling as Advocacymethodology: storytelling-as-advocacyBy using personal storytelling and candid photography to center the lived experiences of transgender and non-binary elders, we counter dehumanizing narratives and shift public perception because authentic representation fosters empathy and strengthens advocacy impact.