The Sturgeon Family Foundation, under the leadership of President Linda Allen, has announced substantial charitable contributions to multiple Fort Worth organizations throughout 2024, totaling over $34,000 across its four designated focus areas. The foundation, established by local entrepreneur Ron Sturgeon in 2023 as part of his estate planning strategy, continues its mission of supporting community initiatives while promoting awareness of alternative cancer treatments through its dedicated website at https://journeytowellness.org/.
In the category of women's support, Valiant Hearts received a $1,000 initial contribution, while Project Beloved was granted two Soft Rooms valued at $2,500 each, totaling $5,000. These donations demonstrate the foundation's commitment to empowering women and addressing critical needs within the local community.
Canine welfare organizations received significant support, with Little Dog Rescue of North Texas, Inc. receiving $750, and both Code Red Animal Project and Pets Going Places receiving first-time gifts of $1,500 each. These contributions highlight the foundation's dedication to animal welfare and support for organizations working to improve the lives of dogs in the North Texas region.
The entrepreneurship sector saw substantial investment through a $25,000 grant to Create FW, representing the first of three planned yearly grants. This multi-year commitment underscores the foundation's focus on fostering business development and supporting local entrepreneurs, reflecting Sturgeon's own background as a successful business owner who built wealth in the auto salvage industry before expanding into real estate leasing with over 1,000 mom-and-pop tenants.
The foundation's establishment was inspired by Sturgeon's personal cancer scare in 2023, which motivated him to create an organization that would not only support traditional charitable causes but also educate the public about alternative cancer treatments. Sturgeon emphasized that many of his friends have successfully used alternative methods to recover from cancer without conventional surgeries, radiation, or chemotherapy, with their stories featured on the foundation's website.
Currently, the foundation is reviewing potential donations for 2025, maintaining its commitment to local giving while operating under the guidance of a structured leadership team. Joe Mannes serves as treasurer, with separate committees overseeing asset investment, charity identification, and charity evaluation, ensuring responsible stewardship of the foundation's resources and strategic allocation of funds to maximize community impact.
