Sturgis Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Sturgis Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $171,577 and the largest $349,037. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$171,577
- Largest grant$349,037
- Assets$36.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.8 million | 10 | $33.9 million |
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 10 | $35.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 10 | $36.3 million |
How to apply
Sturgis Charitable Trust 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 Sturgis Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 4 | $860,385 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $520,614 |
| Texas | 4 | $514,730 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Health Foundation | General operating | $349,037 |
| University of Arkansas Foundation Inc | General operating | $343,154 |
| W P Sturgis Foundation | General operating | $174,077 |
| Temple Memorial Rehabilation | General operating | $171,577 |
| Henderson State University | General operating | $171,577 |
| Arkansas Childrens Hospital | General operating | $171,577 |
| Texarkana Special Education Center Inc | General operating | $171,577 |
| Louisiana Tech University Foundation | General operating | $171,577 |
| JK and Susie Wadley Foundation | General operating | $85,788 |
| Christus St Michael Health System Foundation | General operating | $85,788 |
Officers and trustees
- Regions Bank
Questions people ask
Does Sturgis Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sturgis Charitable Trust give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $171,577.
Who runs Sturgis Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Regions Bank (Trustee).
What does Sturgis Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.