Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges

YUMA, AZ EIN: 86-0427923

Stephen H Sturges and Rose P Sturges are philanthropists associated with grantmaking activities in Michigan and beyond. Their philanthropic work appears connected to the Sturgis Area Community Foundation, which operates in Sturgis, Michigan.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$5.1M

+37.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$227K

+16.4% YoY

Grant Count

-5.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+23.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges reported a distributable amount of $237K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The Sturges family's grantmaking supports education and research initiatives. Their giving includes:

Education: Teacher mini-grants and support for K-12 educators
Medical Research: Support for stem cell research and disease-specific research programs
Community Development: Local community foundation work in the Sturgis area

Grantmaking

The Sturges family supports various grant programs:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Primary focus on Michigan, particularly the Sturgis area. However, grantmaking extends to national research institutions and universities.

Grant Distribution by State

Arizona $767K (89%)

California $48K (6%)

Illinois $12K (1%)

Wisconsin $11K (1%)

Indiana $8K (1%)

North Carolina $5K (1%)

New Jersey $5K (1%)

Pennsylvania $5K (1%)

+3 more states

States

Arizona California Illinois Indiana North Carolina New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island Utah Wisconsin

Cities

DekalbDurhamEvanstonFlagstaffKenoshaLa JollaLos AngelesMesaNew YorkNotre DamePhiladelphiaPhoenixPrincetonProvidenceProvoRiversideSan DiegoSomertonStanfordTempe

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$5,071,128	$3,680,669	$3,787,055
Revenue	$153,439	$171,464	$119,407
Expenses	$312,818	$277,701	$281,639
Qualifying Distributions	$227,000	$195,000	$213,720
Net Investment Income	$142,678	$160,420	$80,122
Distributable Amount	$237,366	$217,688	$231,478

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Arizona Community Foundation of Yum ($113,000), Mischa Mathews ($4,500), Alexus Wuertemburg ($3,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Alexus Wuertemburg Tucson, AZ	Scholarship	$3,000
Brooke Robbins Tempe, AZ	Scholarship	$3,000
David Nunez Tempe, AZ	Scholarship	$1,500
David Zaragoza Tempe, AZ	Scholarship	$3,000
Diego Servin Tucson, AZ	Scholarship	$3,000
Edgar Gastelum Tempe, AZ	Scholarship	$1,500
Eliu Zaragoza Tempe, AZ	Scholarship	$3,000
Ellaina Nieto Tucson, AZ	Scholarship	$1,500
Fatima Sanchez Cruz Yuma, AZ	Scholarship	$1,500
Isaac Navarrete Flagstaff, AZ	Scholarship	$3,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
GEORGE GALLAHER	Trustee	1	$1,500
LINDA RUNDELL	Trustee	1	$2,000
AMY DORADO	Trustee	1	$2,000
CAM CONG	Trustee	1	$2,000
GARY BLACK	Trustee	1	$2,000
VALARIE DONNELLY	Trustee	1	$2,000
KATHLEEN BENCH	Trustee	5	$2,000
STEPHEN SCHOENHERR	Trustee	1	$2,000

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The Sturges family's philanthropic work has supported multiple research initiatives and educational programs, with grants announced to various institutions for medical research and educational advancement.

$84K FUNDED IN RESEARCH THROUGH THE STURGE-WEBER FOUNDATION CATALYST RESEARCH

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges fund?

The Sturges family's grantmaking supports education and research initiatives. Their giving includes: • **Education**: Teacher mini-grants and support for K-12 educators • **Medical Research**: Support for stem cell research and disease-specific research programs • **Community Development**: Local community foundation work in the Sturgis area

How do I apply for a grant from Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges?

The Sturges family supports various grant programs: • **Teacher Mini-Grants**: Awards distributed to educators in the Sturgis area • **Research Funding**: Support for medical research initiatives, including stem cell research and disease-focused catalyst research programs • **University Partnerships**: Major grants to higher education institutions Recent grantmaking has included significant awards to university research programs and educational institutions.

Where does Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges make grants?

Primary focus on Michigan, particularly the Sturgis area. However, grantmaking extends to national research institutions and universities.

What size grants does Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges award?

In 2024, Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges awarded 52 grants totaling $227K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Stephen H Sturges & Rose P Sturges reported a distributable amount of $237K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2020–2024.