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Sturgis Charitable Trust

Birmingham, Alabama  ·  EIN 206618761  ·  Private foundation

Based in Birmingham, Alabama, Sturgis Charitable Trust has awarded $12.8M across 69 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to University of Arkansas Foundation Inc. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.8M
Annual giving (FY2021)
$28.9M
Total assets
69
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Sturgis Charitable Trust funds

Sturgis Charitable Trust's giving carries a documented focus on education, faith-based (jewish), health care, higher education.

EducationFaith-Based (Jewish)Health CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children.

children

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Sturgis Charitable Trust, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
University of Arkansas Foundation Inc
GENERAL OPERATING
Little Rock, AR$361K2023
University of Arkansas Foundation Inc
GENERAL OPERATING
Fayetteville, AR$355K2017
University of Arkansas Foundation Inc
GENERAL OPERATING
Little Rock, AR$355K2024
University of Arkansas Foundation Inc
GENERAL OPERATING
Little Rock, AR$352K2022
Henderson State University
GENERAL OPERATING
Arkadelphia, AR$351K2018
Lincoln Health Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING
Ruston, LA$349K2025
University of Arkansas Foundation Inc -
GENERAL OPERATING
Little Rock, AR$347K2018
University of Arkansas Foundation Inc
GENERAL OPERATING
Little Rock, AR$345K2021
University of Arkansas Foundation Inc
GENERAL OPERATING
Little Rock, AR$343K2025
Jk and Susie Wadley Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING
Texarkana, AR$265K2018
W P Sturgis Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING
Arkadelphia, AR$183K2023
Louisiana Tech University Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING
Ruston, LA$180K2023
Arkansas Childrens Hospital
GENERAL OPERATING
Little Rock, AR$180K2023
Lincoln Health Foundation
GENERAL OPERATING
Ruston, LA$180K2024
Temple Memorial Rehabilation
GENERAL OPERATING
Texarkana, TX$180K2023

Sturgis Charitable Trust giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.7M
2018$2.1M
2021$1.8M
2022$1.8M
2023$1.8M
2024$1.8M
2025$1.9M

How to apply for funding from Sturgis Charitable Trust

Sturgis Charitable Trust's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Sturgis Charitable Trust

Does Sturgis Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Sturgis Charitable Trust's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Sturgis Charitable Trust fund?
Sturgis Charitable Trust's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include University of Arkansas Foundation Inc, University of Arkansas Foundation Inc, University of Arkansas Foundation Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Sturgis Charitable Trust give in grants?
Sturgis Charitable Trust reported $1.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.8M over 69 grants.
Where is Sturgis Charitable Trust located?
Sturgis Charitable Trust is based in Birmingham, Alabama. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 206618761.
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About this profile. This page is built from Sturgis Charitable Trust's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Sturgis Charitable Trust. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.