Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation
Accepts applications
Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation is a private foundation in Sturgis, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $38,890 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$38,890
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was down from $73,225 the year before.
21% 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 | $89,520 | 32 | $0 |
| 2024 | $73,225 | 33 | $0 |
| 2025 | $38,890 | 19 | $0 |
How to apply
| Contact | Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation 1802 Spruce, Sturgis, SD 57785 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (605) 720-3553 |
| What to submit | Application letter |
| Deadlines | Published each year |
| Restrictions | Sturgis area, must bean organization that betters the indivudals within the community. |
What Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to South Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 16 | $31,390 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General budget | $10,000 |
| Individual | General budget | $4,341 |
| BH Area Habitat for Humanity | General budget | $2,500 |
| University of South Dakota | General budget | $2,500 |
| Grand Canyon University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Ohio State University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Morningside University | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Sturgis Public Library Youth | General budget | $2,000 |
| Individual | General budget | $2,000 |
| Hillsview High Rise Tenants A | General budget | $1,000 |
| Individual | General budget | $1,000 |
| Love Inc | General budget | $1,000 |
| Meade Co Housing | General budget | $1,000 |
| Individual | General budget | $1,000 |
| Realtors for Kids | General budget | $1,000 |
| Prairie Hills Transit | General budget | $1,000 |
| Sturgis Alliance of Churches | General budget | $500 |
| Shirley Speaks Foundation | General budget | $400 |
| Sturgis Williams Middle School | Sturgis unified ptsa and swms after school program | $149 |
Officers and trustees
- Brenda Sabers
- Barry Furze
- Heidi Kruse
- Aaron Jordan
- Tessa Gunderson
- Mary Ann Stroschein
- Marcia Johnston
- Bunker Hill
- Eric Fowler
Questions people ask
Does Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Published each year.
How much does Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation give?
$38,890 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brenda Sabers (Treasurer), Barry Furze (Vice President), Heidi Kruse (Director) and Aaron Jordan (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and youth programs.