Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage

Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage
Sage in 1910
Born	Margaret Olivia Slocum (1828-09-08)September 8, 1828 Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Died	November 4, 1918(1918-11-04) (aged 90) New York City, New York, U.S.
Education	Troy Female Seminary
Known for	Founding Russell Sage College
Spouse	Russell Sage ​ ​ (m. 1869; died 1906)​
Parent(s)	Joseph Slocum Margaret Pierson Jermain
Relatives	John Jermain (grandfather)

Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage, known as Olivia Sage (September 8, 1828 – November 4, 1918), was an American philanthropist known for her contributions to education and progressive causes. In 1869 she became the second wife of industrialist Russell Sage. At his death in 1906, she inherited a fortune estimated at more than $63,000,000, to be used at her discretion.^[1]: 164

A former teacher, Sage strongly supported education, both with program and building grants to Syracuse and other universities. She established the Russell Sage Foundation in 1907 and founded Russell Sage College in 1916, as well as endowing programs for women.^{[not verified in body]}