January 1997
1997
The Constantine Area Community Foundation became the first geographic affiliate fund of the Sturgis Foundation. White Pigeon followed with the establishment of the White Pigeon Area Community Foundation as an affiliate fund. Both geographic affiliates have grown since inception and continue to enhance the quality of life in their respective communities through grants, scholarships and support for community programs and projects.
January 2000
2000
By year 2000, the Foundation had experienced tremendous growth and held endowment funds for several local agencies including Sturgis Public Schools, Camp Fort Hill, the Sturgis Community Pool, and Sturgis Neighborhood Program.
January 2006
January 2014
January 2019
2019
The SACF endowment pool surpasses $25,000,000.
July 2020
2020
During COVID-19 Pandemic, SACF partnered with GT Independence to establish the Sturgis Community Emergency Hardship Fund. More than $130,000 in emergency hardship grants were delivered to local residents who were experiencing financial hardship due to workplace closures at the onset of the pandemic shutdowns.