The Sturges Foundation
The Sturges Foundation is a private foundation, based in Imperial, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $179K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $12K. Net investment income was $19K.
The Sturges Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sturges Foundation gave $12K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $12,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,714
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $178,693
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Sturges Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salvation Army ($3K). Together the top 7 received $12K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Sturges Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 144% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $12K (2020) to $12K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Carnegie, PA | To Support the Non-Profit's Mission | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher Pittsburgh, PA | Support the Non-Profit's Mission | $2,500 |
| Kiski School Saltsburg, PA | Support the Organization's Programs | $2,000 |
| The Early Learning Institute Pittsburgh, PA | To Support the Non-Profit's Mission | $2,000 |
| Bucknell University Lewisburg, PA | Support the Organization's Programs | $1,000 |
| United Way of Southwest PA Pittsburgh, PA | To Support the Non-Profit's Mission | $1,000 |
| Goodwill Industries SW PA Pittsburgh, PA | Support the Non-Profit's Mission | $500 |
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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 | $178,693 | $24,098 | $14,827 | $12,000 | 7 | $12,000 | $19,047 | $8,355 |
| 2024 | $163,176 | $20,034 | $14,611 | $12,000 | 7 | $12,000 | $14,405 | $8,090 |
| 2023 | $157,158 | $12,764 | $14,839 | $12,000 | 7 | $12,000 | $7,330 | $7,650 |
| 2022 | $147,761 | $10,850 | $16,362 | $12,000 | 7 | $12,000 | $4,186 | $8,107 |
| 2021 | $194,923 | $21,842 | $13,505 | $12,000 | 7 | $12,000 | $16,125 | $9,451 |
| 2020 | $180,723 | $10,384 | $14,755 | $12,000 | 7 | — | $3,732 | $8,142 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sturges Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sturges Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary Lee Clark
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
T. Caleb Sturges
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William B. Richards
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ralph R. Sands (2020) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Sturges Foundation
How much does The Sturges Foundation give each year?
The Sturges Foundation gave $12K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 7 grants.
What is The Sturges Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sturges Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $1,714, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sturges Foundation give grants?
The Sturges Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (4 grants).
Does The Sturges Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Sturges Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Non-Profit's Mission" (3 grants).
Who are The Sturges Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sturges Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Salvation Army ($3,000), Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher ($2,500) and Kiski School ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sturges Foundation?
The Sturges Foundation reported $179K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Sturges Foundation's EIN?
The Sturges Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6036983. 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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