Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation
The Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation is a private foundation based in Sparkman, Arkansas. Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $44,000, all to individual recipients in Arkansas for education.
Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation at a glance
In short: Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation gave $44K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,000
- +54.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,667
- +54.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,113,511
- +538.1% vs 2023
- 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.
How to apply to Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. The 2023 filing lists Donald B White as the contact and a foundation form as the required material; it gives no deadline and states that awards are restricted primarily to Arkansas colleges and universities.
- Contact
Application contact: Donald B White
Mailing address: P O Box 7, Sparkman, AR 71763
Phone: (870) 678-2277
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 113 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Arkansas. The 2023 filing states that awards are restricted primarily to Arkansas colleges and universities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2023) to $47K (2020). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $44,000 |
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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 | $1,113,511 | $39,424 | $44,030 | $44,000 | 12 | $44,030 | $39,424 | $61,070 |
| 2023 | $174,504 | $38,947 | $28,630 | $28,500 | 12 | $28,500 | $36,652 | $59,419 |
| 2021 | $161,645 | $33,755 | $39,095 | $39,000 | 34 | — | $33,660 | — |
| 2020 | $166,423 | $31,173 | $48,737 | $47,000 | 55 | — | $29,436 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $61K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $44,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $8,500, with a median of $2,500. All 12 listed grants were to individual recipients in Arkansas for education.
The 2023 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a foundation form as the required application material, no deadlines, and awards restricted primarily to Arkansas colleges and universities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Donald B White as president and Christie L White as secretary.
Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation is led by Donald B. White Officer, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Donald B. White Officer
President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christie L. White Officer
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Donald B. White (2020–2023) — President & Secretary
- Former: Donnie B. White (2020–2021) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation
How much does Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation give each year?
Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation gave $44K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $29K across 12 grants.
What is Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation's typical grant size?
Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,667, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation give grants?
Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (12 grants).
How large is Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation?
Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation's EIN?
Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-6057144. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Roy & Christine Sturgis Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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