The Robert and Judith Sturgis Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Robert and Judith Sturgis Family Foundation is a private foundation in Simsbury, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $392,930 in 68 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$392,930
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$9.8 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was down from $412,979 the year before.
35% of its 2025 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 | $317,963 | 49 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $412,979 | 51 | $9.0 million |
| 2025 | $392,930 | 68 | $9.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert Judith Sturgis Family Fdn 4 Erins Way, Simsbury, CT 06070 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 658-0566, sturgisfamilyfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | See website with application: www.sturgisfamilyfoundation.com |
| Restrictions | Proposal grants will be reviewed by the board. Determination of awards is based on proposal and fit with mission of the foundation. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Robert and Judith Sturgis Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 14 | $128,880 |
| Idaho | 19 | $70,000 |
| New York | 2 | $52,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Hampshire | 9 | $32,500 |
| Maine | 2 | $31,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $11,750 |
| California | 3 | $6,500 |
| Virginia | 3 | $3,400 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Village for Families & Children Inc | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Eversight | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Young Mens Christian Association of Boise City | the Downtown Capital Development Fund | $40,000 |
| University of Maine Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Underground NE | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Upper Valley Snowsports Foundation | to purchase used snow cat | $20,500 |
| Gifts of Love Inc | General & Unrestricted | $12,880 |
| Jannus Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| California Fire Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Upper Valley Snowsports Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Hartford Interval House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Connecticut Foodshare Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Idaho Foodbank Warehouse | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Visions for Creative Housing Solutions | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Friends of Pastorius Park in | Northeast Woods restoration | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Wissahickon Inc | the Little Friends of the Wissahickon program | $2,500 |
| Silver Fox Senior Social Club Inc | Van purchase fund | $2,500 |
| K9S for Warriors Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,200 |
| Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Idaho Youth Ranch Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| McLean Game Refuge Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army & Its Components | Hartford, CT Chapter | $2,000 |
| Boise Rescue Mission | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Friends of Pastorius Park in | Northeast Woods restoration project | $1,500 |
| Interfaith Sanctuary Housingservices Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Philabundance | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| South Park Inn Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Lake Sunapee Protective Association | General & Unrestricted | $1,300 |
| Actuarial Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Simsbury Land Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Bethesda Project | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Boise State University Foundation Inc | Boise State Public Radio | $1,000 |
| Corpus Christi House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Feeding America | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Idaho Conservation League Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Idaho Suicide Prevention Coalition | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Payette Lakes Ski Club Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Project Home | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tamitha L Gordon
- James P Lilliendahl
- Guy R Sturgis
- Robert Sturgis
Questions people ask
Does The Robert and Judith Sturgis Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Robert and Judith Sturgis Family Foundation give?
$392,930 in tax year 2025, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Robert and Judith Sturgis Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tamitha L Gordon (Trustee), James P Lilliendahl (Trustee), Guy R Sturgis (Trustee) and Robert Sturgis (Trustee).
What does The Robert and Judith Sturgis Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, human services and health.