STURGIS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Sturgis, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-3649922
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Sturgis, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-3649922
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Sturgis Area Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting local initiatives through a relationship-based funding approach. In 2025, the foundation awarded $1 million in grants to 36 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PROMOTE THE USE OF POOLED FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE, BENEVOLENT, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND EDUCATIONAL USES TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY ALLOWING PERSONS OF ALL MEANS TO HELP CONTRIBUTE TO THESE CAUSES.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
STURGIS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Sturgis, MI
$729K
10%
MICHIGAN COMMUNITY CAPITAL
Lansing, MI
$500K
7%
CAMP FORT HILL
Sturgis, MI
$442.5K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$10.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to STURGIS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. STURGIS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does STURGIS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
STURGIS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Indiana, and Tennessee. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are STURGIS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from STURGIS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does STURGIS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, STURGIS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did STURGIS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, STURGIS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include STURGIS HISTORICAL SOCIETY, MICHIGAN COMMUNITY CAPITAL, and CAMP FORT HILL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to STURGIS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
STURGIS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.