Sturm Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sturm Family Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.2 million in 38 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$4.2 million
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$37,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$159 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $7.8 million the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.8 million | 32 | $134 million |
| 2024 | $4.2 million | 38 | $159 million |
How to apply
Sturm Family Foundation 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 Sturm Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 31 | $4.0 million |
| California | 2 | $125,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $50,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Jewish Health (NJH) | Further tax exempt purpose | $1.0 million |
| National Jewish Health (NJH) | Further tax exempt purpose | $600,000 |
| Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) | Further tax exempt purpose | $596,399 |
| Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS) | Further tax exempt purpose | $298,419 |
| University of Colorado Foundation (Univcofound) | Further tax exempt purpose | $250,000 |
| Judaism Your Way (Jyw-Opermm) | Further tax exempt purpose | $165,000 |
| DSST Public Schools Foundation (DSST) | Further tax exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Arapahoe Community College Foundation (Accf) | Further tax exempt purpose | $135,930 |
| Children's Museum of Denver (Children) | Further tax exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation (Saint) | Further tax exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Strive Preparatory Schools (Strive) | Further tax exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Judaism Your Way (Jyw-Endowmen) | Further tax exempt purpose | $89,930 |
| University of Denver (Uniden) | Further tax exempt purpose | $80,000 |
| Arapahoe Community College Foundation (Accf) | Further tax exempt purpose | $74,930 |
| Judaism Your Way (Jyw-Endowmen) | Further tax exempt purpose | $59,094 |
| Judaism Your Way (Jyw-Endowmen) | Further tax exempt purpose | $52,542 |
| Denver Botanic Gardens (DBG) | Further tax exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| KIPP Colorado Schools (KIPP) | Further tax exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic (Mayo) | Further tax exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute (Aei) | Further tax exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Hoover Institute (Hoover) | Further tax exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| JCC Denver (JCC1) | Further tax exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| University of Denver (Uniden) | Further tax exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| University of Puget Sound (Unipug) | Further tax exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Arapahoe Community College Foundation (Accf) | Further tax exempt purpose | $24,359 |
| Judaism Your Way (Jyw-Opermm) | Further tax exempt purpose | $16,667 |
| Denver Art Museum (Dam) | Further tax exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies (Foodbank) | Further tax exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Roundup River Ranch (Roundup) | Further tax exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Johns Hopkins University (Hopkins) | Further tax exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Judaism Your Way (Jyw-Opermm) | Further tax exempt purpose | $8,333 |
| Judaism Your Way (Jyw-Opermm) | Further tax exempt purpose | $8,333 |
| DSST Public Schools Foundation (DSST) | Further tax exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Microbetv (Microbetv) | Further tax exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| National Jewish Health (NJH) | Further tax exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Judaism Your Way (Jyw-Opermm) | Further tax exempt purpose | $1,500 |
| Jewish Family Service of Colorado Inc (JFS) | Further tax exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Judaism Your Way (Jyw-Opermm) | Further tax exempt purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald L Sturm
- Susan M Sturm
- Stephen F Sturm
- Emily Sturm Ehrens
Questions people ask
Does Sturm Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sturm Family Foundation give?
$4.2 million in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.
Who runs Sturm Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald L Sturm (Chairman), Susan M Sturm (Vice Chairman), Stephen F Sturm (Vice President and Treasurer) and Emily Sturm Ehrens (President and Ceo).
What does Sturm Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and arts and culture.