A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc
A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Manawa, Wisconsin. Its 2026 filing reports grants to organizations including schools, community services, health care providers, and other charitable organizations, primarily in Wisconsin.
A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc gave $212K across 27 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $212,400
- +49.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 27
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,867
- +49.9% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,628,326
- +7.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (95% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing names Paul J. Sturm as the contact and requests a letter describing the purpose and needs, along with a copy of the applicant’s IRS exemption determination. The filing says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and that awards are made primarily, but not exclusively, to charitable, educational, or public organizations in the local area or reasonable proximity.
- Contact
Application contact: Paul J Sturm
Mailing address: PO Box 954, Manawa, WI 53949-0954
Phone: (715) 445-2511
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was MCHS Foundation ($33K). Together the top 10 received $149K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 83 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 2% to Illinois, and 2% to Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
How A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc gives
- 96% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−3%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $127K (2024) to $218K (2023). In 2026 it made 27 grants totaling $212K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MCHS Foundation Marshfield, WI | Program Support | $33,000 |
| Lions Pride Endowment Fund Rosholt, WI | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Little Wolf High School Manawa, WI | Education | $16,500 |
| St Paul Lutheran School Manawa, WI | Program Support | $12,700 |
| Manawa Fire Department Manawa, WI | Program Support | $10,500 |
| Waupaca County 4-H Clubs Waupaca, WI | Program Support | $10,200 |
| Manawa Area Food Pantry Manawa, WI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Sturm Memorial Library Manawa, WI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Manawa Rescue Squad Manawa, WI | Program Support | $7,500 |
| Waupaca Chain Skiers King, WI | Program Support | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,628,326 | $384,317 | $274,352 | $212,400 | 27 | $217,400 | $332,761 | $224,409 |
| 2025 | $4,319,569 | $383,459 | $194,074 | $141,700 | 27 | $141,700 | $334,217 | $211,933 |
| 2024 | $4,212,946 | $325,924 | $182,087 | $127,200 | 27 | $127,200 | $280,572 | $193,462 |
| 2023 | $3,953,858 | $379,950 | $261,957 | $218,300 | 1 | $218,300 | $337,316 | $185,698 |
| 2022 | $3,798,265 | $122,048 | $216,670 | $162,500 | 1 | $162,500 | $71,828 | $216,890 |
| 2021 | $4,573,388 | $330,741 | $204,176 | $165,000 | 1 | — | $291,677 | $197,461 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $224K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for education and program activities at organizations such as Little Wolf High School and St. Paul Lutheran School, as well as the Manawa Area Food Pantry, Manawa Fire Department, and Sturm Memorial Library.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Lions Pride Endowment Fund says it provides an enduring legacy for the Wisconsin Lions Foundation’s statewide projects. ThedaCare Medical Center describes its mission as providing high-quality, efficient, cost-effective health care accessible to the community. CAP Services says its mission is to transform people and communities to advance social and economic justice.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $212,400. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $33,000, with a median of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $33,000 to MCHS Foundation for program support, $30,000 to Lions Pride Endowment Fund for program support, $16,500 to Little Wolf High School for education, and $12,700 to St. Paul Lutheran School for program support. Other grants included $10,500 to Manawa Fire Department, $10,200 to Waupaca County 4-H Clubs, and $10,000 each to Manawa Area Food Pantry and Sturm Memorial Library.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Paul J. Sturm as President; David Carl and Paul A. Sturm as Vice Presidents; and Christopher A. Sturm as Secretary/TR.
A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc is led by Paul A. Sturm, President & Vice President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Paul A. Sturm
President & Vice President
Secretary & Vice President → President & Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Carl
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher A. Sturm
Secretary
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James A. Sturm (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc
How much does A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc give each year?
A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc gave $212K across 27 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $142K across 27 grants.
What is A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,867, across 27 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc give grants?
A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Manawa, WI (7 grants), Rosholt, WI (2 grants), Waupaca, WI (2 grants) and Madison, WI (2 grants).
Does A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (24 grants).
Who are A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include MCHS Foundation ($33,000), Lions Pride Endowment Fund ($30,000) and Little Wolf High School ($19,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc?
A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $217K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $224K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for education and program activities at organizations such as Little Wolf High School and St. Paul Lutheran School, as well as the Manawa Area Food Pantry, Manawa Fire Department, and Sturm Memorial Library. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc?
The 2025 filing names Paul J. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc's EIN?
A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-6084283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/a-sturm-and-sons-foundation-inc-morg_cdf53baa52404d4c8437e4ac8a834651
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