Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and
The Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Established in 1981, it supports educational, cultural, human services, and health care programming in Arkansas and Texas.
Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and at a glance
In short: Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and gave $2.1M across 82 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Arkansas. 49% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,086,200
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 82
- +22.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,441
- -16.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $33,529,512
- +3.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 49% first-time grantees (39 of 80, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Grant guidelines and an application form are available online. Applicants must be qualified IRC Section 501(c)(3) organizations located in Arkansas or Texas, primarily in the Dallas area.
- Review Cycle
- March 1.
- Deadline
- March 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Robert Fox - Bank Of America N A
Mailing address: 620 S Tryon St Fl 29, Charlotte, NC 28255
Phone: (980) 683-9845
Email: tx.philanthropic@bofa.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and
Who Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Arkansas Foundation ($285K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $888K.
Grant Size Distribution
378 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 345 grants of 378 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s application restrictions specify Arkansas and Texas, with an emphasis on organizations in the Dallas area. In 2025, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas and 34% to recipients in Texas; Georgia and California each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 82 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and open to new grantees?
49%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 39 of 80 grantees (49%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 1% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2022) to $2.9M (2023). In 2025 it made 82 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton Foundation Little Rock, AR | Comprehensive Campaign | $250,000 |
| University of Arkansas Foundation Fayetteville, AR | Sturgis Int'l Honors | $155,000 |
| University of Arkansas Foundation Fayetteville, AR | Anthony Timberlands Center | $100,000 |
| Arkansas Children's Foundation Little Rock, TX | Hospital Expansion Project | $100,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation Little Rock, AR | Renovation & Expansion | $50,000 |
| Refuge Village N Little Rock, AR | Tiny Home Support | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas Little Rock, AR | Unrestricted General | $40,000 |
| University of Arkansas Foundation Fayetteville, AR | Forensic Case Mgmt & Mobile | $30,000 |
| Youth Home Inc Little Rock, AR | Family Engagement Camp | $30,000 |
| Austin Street Center Dallas, TX | Unrestricted General | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,529,512 | $3,105,174 | $2,726,873 | $2,086,200 | 82 | $2,400,770 | $2,830,465 | $2,339,621 |
| 2024 | $32,478,787 | $2,167,305 | $2,666,654 | $2,032,500 | 67 | $2,367,406 | $1,748,428 | $2,217,103 |
| 2023 | $32,592,001 | $1,324,409 | $3,415,581 | $2,859,000 | 120 | $3,127,260 | $1,050,436 | $2,128,092 |
| 2022 | $34,704,918 | $3,231,736 | $2,067,226 | $1,398,316 | 39 | $1,716,215 | $3,708,137 | $2,136,963 |
| 2021 | $34,605,975 | $3,176,160 | $2,568,303 | $2,020,000 | 70 | — | $2,638,402 | $2,201,965 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and reported a distributable amount of $2.3M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support and promote quality educational, cultural, human services, and health care programming for all people.
Its grantees include educational institutions and organizations working in health care, housing, youth services, and homelessness. For example, the University of Arkansas Foundation describes its mission as supporting the University of Arkansas System. Arkansas Children’s Foundation says it champions children’s health, while Refuge Village describes its work as providing a safe and supportive environment for people experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 82 grants totaling $2,086,200. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Notable awards included $250,000 to the Clinton Foundation for a comprehensive campaign; $155,000 to the University of Arkansas Foundation for Sturgis International Honors; and $100,000 each to the University of Arkansas Foundation for the Anthony Timberlands Center and Arkansas Children’s Foundation for a hospital expansion project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$274K (2022) → $305K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $305K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and
How much does Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and give each year?
Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and gave $2.1M across 82 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.0M across 67 grants.
What is Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and's typical grant size?
Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $25,441, across 82 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and that year got $21K on average.
Where does Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and give grants?
Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and gives mostly in Arkansas: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (27 grants), Little Rock, AR (18 grants), Fayetteville, AR (6 grants) and North Little Rock, AR (3 grants).
Does Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 82) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and's largest grantees?
Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and's largest 2025 grantees include University of Arkansas Foundation ($285,000 across 3 grants), Clinton Foundation ($250,000) and Arkansas Children's Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and?
Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and reported $33.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support and promote quality educational, cultural, human services, and health care programming for all people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and's EIN?
Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6331832. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Roy and Christine Sturgis Charitable and funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/roy-and-christine-sturgis-charitable-and-morg_7ffb7c0ce3554095ab765f2ff8207b68
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