Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable & Educational Trust
Historical FunderArkadelphia, Arkansas · EIN 71-0495345 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LISA SPEER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 493, ARKADELPHIA AR 71923 |
| Phone | 5015393140 |
| Form and materials | LETTER EXPLAINING GRANT REQUEST; IRS DETERMINATION LETTER; OTHER INFOMRATION PERTINENT TO THE GRANT REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | STATE OF ARKANSAS |
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.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Arkansas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifepoint Church | Malvern, AR | Grant | $56,472 |
| Family Promise of Pulaski County | Little Rock, AR | Grant | $54,890 |
| Potluck Food Rescue | North Little Rock, AR | Food supplies | $45,500 |
| Crowley's Ridge College | Paragould, AR | Grant | $45,000 |
| Ualr-Kuarklre | Little Rock, AR | Equipment | $34,638 |
| Arkansas Humanities Council | Little Rock, AR | Grant | $25,048 |
| Sultana Museum | Marion, AR | Grant | $25,000 |
| Low Key Arts | Hot Springs, AR | Equipment | $23,064 |
| Henderson State University | Arkadelphia, AR | Grant | $20,000 |
| Third Baptist Church | Malvern, AR | Grant | $20,000 |
| Arkansas Pbs | Conway, AR | Grant | $18,271 |
| Uca Foundation | Conway, AR | Equipment | $15,653 |
| Mid-America Science Museum | Hot Springs, AR | Equipment | $10,786 |
| American Heart Association | Little Rock, AR | Blood pressure kits | $10,000 |
| Catholic High School | Little Rock, AR | Grant | $10,000 |
| Clark County Ecumenical Food Pantry | Arkadelphia, AR | Grant | $10,000 |
| Clark Co Historical Assoc | Arkadelphia, AR | Equipment & food bank supplies | $10,000 |
| Fair Park Early Childhood Center | Little Rock, AR | Equipment | $10,000 |
| Helping Hand of Greater Little Rock | Little Rock, AR | Food bank operations | $10,000 |
| Hot Springs Cultural Alliance | Hot Springs, AR | Equipment | $10,000 |
| Hot Springs Documentary Film Festiv | Hot Springs, AR | Grant | $10,000 |
| Humane Society Clark Co | Arkadelphia, AR | Equipment | $10,000 |
| Jackson House | Hot Springs, AR | Equipment | $10,000 |
| Mount St Mary Foundation | Little Rock, AR | Equipment | $10,000 |
| Ouachita Baptist University Swim | Arkadelphia, AR | Grant | $10,000 |
| Our House | Little Rock, AR | Grant | $10,000 |
| Texarkana Baptist Children's Home | Texarkana, AR | Equipment | $10,000 |
| Garland County Historical Society | Hot Springs, AR | Grants | $10,000 |
| Hot Springs Children's Dance Theate | Hot Springs, AR | Grant | $8,476 |
| Hempstead County Historical Society | Washington, AR | Grant | $7,500 |
| Literacy Council of Grant County | Sheridan, AR | Grant | $5,940 |
| Burlsworth Foundation | Harrison, AR | Equipment | $2,725 |
| Immaculate Conception School | North Little Rock, AR | Grant | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $571,463 | 33 |
| 2023 | $642,993 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512519349101011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 71-0495345
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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