Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges
Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges is a private foundation based in Yuma, Arizona. It supports college scholarships for Yuma-area high school students and contributes to grantmaking through the Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma.
Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges at a glance
In short: Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges gave $229K across 58 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $228,800
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 58
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,945
- -9.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $5,333,216
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges
- Contact
Application contact: Sturges Charitable Trust
Mailing address: PO Box 4997, Yuma, AZ 85366-4997
Phone: (928) 783-8321
Email: trustadministrator@sturgestrust.com
Website: https://www.sturgestrust.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arizona Community Foundation of Yum ($73K). Together the top 3 received $103K.
Organizations only. It also paid 55 grants to individuals ($126,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
270 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 265 grants of 270 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust’s scholarship program serves Yuma-area high school students, and its website says recipients of the Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma grant cycle are selected from the Yuma area. In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona; 1% each went to recipients in California, Utah, Illinois, and Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $166K (2020) to $229K (2025). In 2025 it made 58 grants totaling $229K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Community Foundation of Yum Phoenix, AZ | Community | $72,800 |
| Yuma Community Food Bank Yuma, AZ | donation | $20,000 |
| Community Christian Church Yuma, AZ | Donation | $10,000 |
| 47 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $114,000 |
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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 | $5,333,216 | $178,118 | $315,554 | $228,800 | 58 | $228,800 | $167,789 | $247,451 |
| 2024 | $5,071,128 | $153,439 | $312,818 | $227,000 | 52 | $227,000 | $142,678 | $237,366 |
| 2023 | $3,680,669 | $171,464 | $277,701 | $195,000 | 55 | $195,000 | $160,420 | $217,688 |
| 2022 | $3,787,055 | $119,407 | $281,639 | $184,000 | 52 | $213,720 | $80,122 | $231,478 |
| 2021 | $3,955,305 | $243,467 | $284,951 | $174,000 | 53 | — | $207,848 | $250,640 |
| 2020 | $4,001,706 | $121,175 | $285,267 | $166,250 | 51 | — | $91,516 | $225,514 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges reported a distributable amount of $247K 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 trust funds scholarships to help Yuma-area high school students attend college. It also contributes to the Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma’s annual grant cycle. Through that cycle, awards are made in health and welfare, arts and humanities, youth activities, and an unrestricted category.
One 2025 grantee, Yuma Community Food Bank, describes its mission as relieving hunger, increasing self-reliance, and improving quality of life for children and families throughout southwestern Arizona.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 58 grants totaling $228,800. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $72,800, with a median of $2,250. Notable grants included $72,800 to the Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma for community purposes, $20,000 to Yuma Community Food Bank, and $10,000 to Community Christian Church in Yuma. The filing also lists scholarship grants of $4,500 to each of three individual recipients
The trust says it does not provide direct grant funding or accept direct grant requests; it contributes to the Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma’s annual grant cycle. Scholarship information and applications are available through Yuma-area high school guidance counselors. The trust’s 2023 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists written requests as the application materials, with requests due “within 45 days of awards.” It also states that awards are restricted per the intended request awarded.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these trustees: Linda Rundell, Amy Dorado, Cam Cong, Gary Black, Valarie Donnelly, Kathleen Bench, and Stephen Schoenherr.
Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; all 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Dorado
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Cam Cong
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Gary Black
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Kathleen Bench
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Linda Rundell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Stephen Schoenherr
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Valarie Donnelly
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: George Gallaher (2020–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $2K, to Linda Rundell (Trustee). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges
How much does Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges give each year?
Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges gave $229K across 58 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $227K across 52 grants.
What is Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges's typical grant size?
Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $3,945, across 58 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges give grants?
Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges gives mostly in Arizona: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Yuma, AZ (2 grants).
Does Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 58 grants with a stated purpose on Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (54 grants).
Who are Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges's largest grantees?
Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges's largest 2025 grantees include Arizona Community Foundation of Yum ($72,800), Yuma Community Food Bank ($20,000) and Community Christian Church ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 55 grants to individuals ($126,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges?
Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $229K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $247K (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 Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges fund?
The trust funds scholarships to help Yuma-area high school students attend college. It also contributes to the Arizona Community Foundation of Yuma’s annual grant cycle. Through that cycle, awards are made in health and welfare, arts and humanities, youth activities, and an unrestricted category. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges?
Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check sturgestrust.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges's EIN?
Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0427923. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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