History2024-07-22T14:12:09-04:00

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

2006

The Newell A. and Grace A. Franks Fund was established as a permanent fund to support and enrich the quality of life in Sturgis.

January 2014

2014

Through grants from the Newell A. and Grace A. Franks Fund, the historic Sturgis Depot Building was relocated and transformed into the Sturgis Museum – At The Deport, an interactive museum of the history of the community.

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.

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