A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Manawa, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $212,400 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $33,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$212,400
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$33,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $141,700 the year before.
4% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $127,200 | 27 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $141,700 | 27 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $212,400 | 27 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul J Sturm PO Box 954, Manawa, WI 53949-0954 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (715) 445-2511 |
| What to submit | Letter request including description of purpose, needs and a copy of IRS exemption determination. |
| Restrictions | Contributions, grants, scholarships, etc. Are made primarily, but not limited, to local area(or reasonable proximity to) charitable educational, or public organizations. |
What A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 25 | $202,400 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MCHS Foundation | Program support | $33,000 |
| Lions Pride Endowment Fund | Program support | $30,000 |
| Little Wolf High School | Education | $16,500 |
| St Paul Lutheran School | Program support | $12,700 |
| Manawa Fire Department | Program support | $10,500 |
| Waupaca County 4-H Clubs | Program support | $10,200 |
| Manawa Area Food Pantry | Program support | $10,000 |
| Sturm Memorial Library | Program support | $10,000 |
| Manawa Rescue Squad | Program support | $7,500 |
| Waupaca Chain Skiers | Program support | $6,000 |
| Cerebral Palsy of NE Wisconsin | Program support | $5,000 |
| Manawa FFA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Rawhide Youth Services | Program support | $5,000 |
| Sacred Heart Church | Program support | $5,000 |
| St Paul Lutheran Church | Program support | $5,000 |
| Thedacare Medical Center New London | Program support | $5,000 |
| Thedacare Medical Center Waupaca | Program support | $5,000 |
| United Methodist Church | Program support | $5,000 |
| USA Clay Target League | Program support | $5,000 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | Program support | $5,000 |
| Cap Services | Program support | $4,000 |
| Acts 18 Ministry | Program support | $3,000 |
| Little Wolf High School | Fine arts | $3,000 |
| Birchsturm Foundation | Program support | $2,000 |
| Easter Seals of Wisconsin | Program support | $2,000 |
| Mid-State Youth Football & Cheerlea | Program support-manawa cowboys | $1,000 |
| Waupaca County Natural Resources F | Program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul J Sturm
- David Carl
- Paul A Sturm
- Christopher A Sturm
Questions people ask
Does A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc give?
$212,400 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul J Sturm (President), David Carl (Vice Preside), Paul A Sturm (Vice Preside) and Christopher A Sturm (Secretary/Tr).
What does A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and community development.