Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable
Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable is a private foundation based in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. In 2024, it reported 33 grants totaling $571,463, with grant recipients located in Arkansas.
Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable at a glance
In short: Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable gave $571K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Arkansas. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $571,463
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,317
- -8.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,636,853
- -0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (10 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It requests a letter explaining the grant request, an IRS determination letter, and other information pertinent to the request. The filing lists Lisa Speer as the contact for applications and states that there are no submission deadlines. Awards are restricted to the state of Arkansas.
- Contact
Application contact: Lisa Speer
Mailing address: PO Box 493, Arkadelphia, AR 71923
Phone: (501) 539-3140
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lifepoint Church ($56K). Together the top 10 received $350K.
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 160 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states that awards are restricted to Arkansas. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Arkansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 33 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−7%). Method
- In 2024 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 (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $571K (2024) to $763K (2020). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $571K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lifepoint Church Malvern, AR | GRANT | $56,472 |
| Family Promise of Pulaski County Little Rock, AR | GRANT | $54,890 |
| Potluck Food Rescue North Little Rock, AR | Food Supplies | $45,500 |
| Crowley's Ridge College Paragould, AR | GRANT | $45,000 |
| Ualr-Kuarklre Little Rock, AR | Equipment | $34,638 |
| Arkansas Humanities Council Little Rock, AR | GRANT | $25,048 |
| Sultana Museum Marion, AR | GRANT | $25,000 |
| Low Key Arts Hot Springs, AR | Equipment | $23,064 |
| Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR | GRANT | $20,000 |
| Third Baptist Church Malvern, AR | GRANT | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,636,853 | $729,634 | $797,941 | $571,463 | 33 | $574,856 | $612,549 | $592,624 |
| 2023 | $10,705,160 | $425,287 | $888,331 | $642,993 | 34 | $742,366 | $279,322 | $562,672 |
| 2022 | $11,168,204 | $233,395 | $907,714 | $670,611 | 30 | $767,812 | $156,936 | $592,309 |
| 2021 | $11,842,523 | $1,196,447 | $859,110 | $614,628 | 27 | $614,852 | $1,075,756 | $647,101 |
| 2020 | $11,505,186 | $299,804 | $992,031 | $763,242 | 36 | — | $182,644 | $597,354 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable reported a distributable amount of $593K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for varied organizations. For example, Crowley’s Ridge College describes itself as a four-year liberal arts college affiliated with the Churches of Christ. The Arkansas Humanities Council says it promotes understanding, appreciation, and use of the humanities in Arkansas. Our House says it empowers homeless and near-homeless families and individuals to succeed in work, school, and life. The Garland County Historical Society describes its work as collecting, preserving, and educating the public about Garland County history.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $571,463. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $56,472, with a median of $10,000. Its largest grants included $56,472 to Lifepoint Church, $54,890 to Family Promise of Pulaski County, $45,500 to Potluck Food Rescue for food supplies, and $45,000 to Crowley’s Ridge College.
Other notable 2024 grants included $34,638 to UALR-KUARKLRE for equipment, $25,048 to the Arkansas Humanities Council, $25,000 to the Sultana Museum, and $23,064 to Low Key Arts for equipment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lisa Speer, Kathy Findley, Anna Findley, and Mary Dunn as trustees.
Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anna Findley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Kathy Findley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Lisa Speer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Mary Dunn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
$3K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Lisa Speer (Trustee). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable
How much does Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable give each year?
Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable gave $571K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $643K across 34 grants.
What is Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable's typical grant size?
Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,317, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable that year got $22K on average.
Where does Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable give grants?
Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (9 grants), Hot Springs, AR (7 grants), Arkadelphia, AR (5 grants) and Malvern, AR (2 grants).
Does Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grant" (17 grants) and "Equipment" (11 grants).
Who are Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable's largest grantees?
Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Lifepoint Church ($56,472), Family Promise of Pulaski County ($54,890) and Potluck Food Rescue ($45,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable?
Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable reported $10.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $575K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $593K (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 Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for varied organizations. For example, Crowley’s Ridge College describes itself as a four-year liberal arts college affiliated with the Churches of Christ. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable?
The filing says 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 & Christine Sturgis Charitable's EIN?
Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0495345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/roy-and-christine-sturgis-charitable-morg_f577597603ea44e9810d2ceefcc28c57
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