Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation
Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation is a private foundation based in Sturgis, South Dakota. Its 2025 filing reports 19 grants totaling $38,890, including general-budget support for organizations and scholarships.
Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation at a glance
In short: Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation gave $39K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in South Dakota. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,890
- -46.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -42.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,047
- -7.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $31,119
- -8.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (81% 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 Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists an application letter as the required form and materials. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and limits awards to the Sturgis area and organizations that better individuals within the community.
- Review Cycle
- Published each year; the filing does not give a specific date.
- Deadline
- Published each year; the filing does not give a specific date.
- Contact
Application contact: Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation
Mailing address: 1802 Spruce, Sturgis, SD 57785
Phone: (605) 720-3553
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Crisis Intervention ($10K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 142 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing limits awards to the Sturgis area. In 2025, 81% of grant dollars went to South Dakota recipients; 6% each went to recipients in Arizona, Ohio, and Iowa.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 19 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2025) to $92K (2022). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crisis Intervention Sturgis, SD | General Budget | $10,000 |
| Northern Hills CASA Spearfish, SD | General Budget | $4,341 |
| BH Area Habitat for Humanity Rapid City, SD | General Budget | $2,500 |
| University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD | General Budget | $2,500 |
| Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Morningside University Sioux City, IA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Sturgis Public Library Youth Sturgis, SD | General Budget | $2,000 |
| Neighbor Works Deadwood, SD | General Budget | $2,000 |
| Hillsview High Rise Tenants a Sturgis, SD | General Budget | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,119 | $36,364 | $39,299 | $38,890 | 19 | $39,299 |
| 2024 | $34,054 | $42,655 | $73,674 | $73,225 | 33 | $73,674 |
| 2023 | $65,073 | $74,831 | $89,876 | $89,520 | 32 | $89,876 |
| 2022 | $80,118 | $87,650 | $92,388 | $92,047 | 29 | $92,047 |
| 2021 | $84,856 | $116,752 | $65,199 | $64,895 | 29 | $64,895 |
| 2020 | $33,303 | $53,353 | $51,108 | $50,810 | 27 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included general-budget support and scholarships, including support for a public library youth program.
Among its grantees, Grand Canyon University describes its mission as cultivating a compassionate Christian community and serving others in ways that promote human flourishing. Morningside University says its experience cultivates lifelong learning and dedication to ethical leadership and civic responsibility. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $38,890. Grants ranged from $149 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest awards included $10,000 to Crisis Intervention for general budget support and $4,341 to Northern Hills CASA for general budget support. Other grants included $2,500 each to an individual recipient Habitat for Humanity and the University of South Dakota for general budget support, and $2,500 each to Grand Canyon University, Ohio State University, and Morningside University for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marcia Johnston as President; Barry Furze as Vice President; Brenda Sabers as Treasurer; and Mary Ann Stroschein as Secretary. It lists Heidi Kruse, Aaron Jordan, Tessa Gunderson, Bunker Hill, and Eric Fowler as directors.
Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation is led by Marcia Johnston, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marcia Johnston
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Aaron Jordan
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bunker Hill
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric Fowler
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Heidi Kruse
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tessa Gunderson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barry Furze
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brenda Sabers
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Stroschein
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation
How much does Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation give each year?
Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation gave $39K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $73K across 33 grants.
What is Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation's typical grant size?
Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,047, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation give grants?
Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation gives mostly in South Dakota: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (6%) and Ohio (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sturgis, SD (7 grants), Spearfish, SD (3 grants) and Rapid City, SD (3 grants).
Does Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 79% of Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (3 grants).
Who are Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation's largest grantees?
Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Crisis Intervention ($10,000), Northern Hills CASA ($4,341) and BH Area Habitat for Humanity ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation?
Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation reported $31K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $36K.
What does Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included general-budget support and scholarships, including support for a public library youth program. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation?
The 2025 filing lists an application letter as the required form and materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation's EIN?
Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0438923. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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