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A Sturm & Sons Foundation Inc Paul J Sturm

Historical Funder

Manawa, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6084283 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$212K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.6M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $10,000.

From the return

How to apply

The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):

ContactPAUL J STURM
AddressPO BOX 954, MANAWA WI 539490954
Phone7154452511
Form and materialsLETTER REQUEST INCLUDING DESCRIPTION OF PURPOSE, NEEDS AND A COPY OF IRS EXEMPTION DETERMINATION.
DeadlinesNONE
RestrictionsCONTRIBUTIONS, GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, ETC. ARE MADE PRIMARILY, BUT NOT LIMITED, TO LOCAL AREA(OR REASONABLE PROXIMITY TO) CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL, OR PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS.

Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Health2
  • Arts & Culture1
  • Education1
  • Human Services1

Where it gives

7% of grants went outside Wisconsin.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Mchs FoundationMarshfield, WIProgram support$33,000
Lions Pride Endowment FundRosholt, WIProgram support$30,000
Little Wolf High SchoolManawa, WIEducation$16,500
St Paul Lutheran SchoolManawa, WIProgram support$12,700
Manawa Fire DepartmentManawa, WIProgram support$10,500
Waupaca County 4-H ClubsWaupaca, WIProgram support$10,200
Manawa Area Food PantryManawa, WIProgram support$10,000
Sturm Memorial LibraryManawa, WIProgram support$10,000
Manawa Rescue SquadManawa, WIProgram support$7,500
Waupaca Chain SkiersKing, WIProgram support$6,000
Cerebral Palsy of Ne WisconsinGreen Bay, WIProgram support$5,000
Manawa FfaAmherst, WIProgram support$5,000
Rawhide Youth ServicesNew London, WIProgram support$5,000
Sacred Heart ChurchMarengo, ILProgram support$5,000
St Paul Lutheran ChurchMadison, WIProgram support$5,000
Thedacare Medical Center New LondonAppleton, WIProgram support$5,000
Thedacare Medical Center WaupacaAppleton, WIProgram support$5,000
United Methodist ChurchMadison, WIProgram support$5,000
USA Clay Target LeagueEagan, MNProgram support$5,000
Zion Lutheran ChurchMilwaukee, WIProgram support$5,000
Cap ServicesStevens Point, WIProgram support$4,000
Acts 18 MinistryGreen Bay, WIProgram support$3,000
Little Wolf High SchoolManawa, WIFine arts$3,000
Birchsturm FoundationRosholt, WIProgram support$2,000
Easter Seals of WisconsinWest Allis, WIProgram support$2,000
Mid-State Youth Football & CheerleaScandinavia, WIProgram support-manawa cowboys$1,000
Waupaca County Natural Resources FWaupaca, WIProgram support$1,000

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$212,40027
2024$141,70027
2023$127,20027

Sources

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