The Roy & Christine Sturgis Charitable Trust aims to support and promote quality educational, cultural, human services, and health care programming for all people. Established in 1981 by Roy Sturgis, a successful entrepreneur in the timber and lumber industries, and his wife Christine, the Trust focuses on improving educational opportunities and supporting organizations in health, social services, and the arts.
The Sturgis Charitable Trust offers grants mainly for 1-year projects, with occasional multi-year support. The grant program focuses on capital projects, medical research, and endowment campaigns, but also considers funding for start-up programs and some general operating requests.