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Sturgis Area

Community Foundation

Sturgis Area Community Foundation

The Sturgis Area Community Foundation is a $30M foundation committed to serving the charitable needs of our community and enriching the quality of life for all people in the Sturgis area.

Make a donation to a specific fund or let us help you find the perfect fund!

GIVE

Learn about planned giving and becoming a Legacy Society member.

Create a Legacy

Fuel your mission. SACF grant programs support a broad range of programs and projects.

APPLY

Igniting Passion for Transformational Change

Change happens when bold leadership meets opportunity. Our Community Foundation is dedicated to addressing our communities’ most challenging issues and providing hope for the future. By bringing together the dedication of community members and the generosity of philanthropic partners, we work to be a center for progress and a catalyst for change.

Our Affiliates

SACF helps other communities across St. Joseph County to inspire local philanthropy to address their own unique needs. Together, we are working to achieve lasting impact in the places we call home.

Each of our affiliates operate as component funds of the Sturgis Area Community Foundation, giving them the benefit of our cost-effective, centralized professional services. Our team provides financial and investment management, administration and technical expertise so local leadership can focus on asset building and community needs.

Strategic Initiatives

By setting clear funding priorities guided by real data, the Community Foundation ensures that its initiatives are impactful, sustainable, and aligned with the community’s evolving challenges. This targeted approach allows for more efficient use of funds, fosters stronger partnerships, and creates measurable outcomes that support long term development and well-being.

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Community Development

Empowering local projects that create a vibrant community, encourage economic growth, foster community pride, and contribute to overall well-being.

Housing

Improving living conditions, economic stability, and community resilience through housing.

Early Learning and Care

Promoting equity and ensuring all children and families have the tools they need to thrive.

Educational Attainment

Removing barriers to success and fostering a more skilled and competitive workforce.

News and Updates

  • Lesley Starkey to Receive 2024 John E. Oster Award

    Posted: September 27, 2024

  • Investing in Change: Highlights from our Summer Grant Awards

    Posted: August 29, 2024

  • Meet SACF’s New Youth Trustee, Alan Montoya

    Posted: August 26, 2024

  • Up in the air: Charitable planning in a shifting tax landscape

    Posted: July 31, 2024