Sturgeon Family Foundation Marks Successful First Year with Diverse Philanthropic Initiatives

Under the leadership of President Linda Allen and its board, the foundation has distributed financial gifts to several organizations aligned with its core objectives. Notable recipients include Project Beloved, which assists rape victims and aims to change the conversation about sexual assault, and Valiant Hearts, an organization dedicated to helping women involved in sex trafficking.

In the realm of animal welfare, the foundation has supported Code Red Animal Project, a dog rescue organization, and Pets Going Places, which focuses on the rescue and transport of abandoned and homeless animals. These partnerships demonstrate the foundation’s commitment to improving the lives of animals in need.

A significant highlight of the foundation’s inaugural year is its partnership with Create FW, an initiative aimed at educating and empowering entrepreneurs in the Fort Worth community. The Sturgeon Family Foundation has committed to a three-year collaboration with Create FW, securing naming rights for the organization’s conference room. Now known as the Ron Sturgeon Conference Room, this dedication honors the foundation’s founder and his commitment to entrepreneurship and community development.

In a move to address alternative cancer education, the foundation launched the Journey to Wellness initiative. This platform provides firsthand testimonies, scientific research, and educational resources to empower individuals in exploring non-conventional cancer treatments and making informed health decisions. The initiative’s reach extended to approximately 800 of Sturgeon’s friends, indicating its potential for wide-ranging impact.

The Sturgeon Family Foundation’s diverse range of initiatives reflects the vision of its founder, Ron Sturgeon, a distinguished entrepreneur and real estate investor. Sturgeon’s personal journey from homelessness at age 17 to becoming a successful business owner and philanthropist underpins the foundation’s mission. His experience in building an auto salvage operation, which he later sold to Ford Motor Co., and his ventures in real estate development, including the innovative Fort Worth Design District, have informed the foundation’s approach to supporting entrepreneurship and community development.

As the Sturgeon Family Foundation moves into its second year, its inaugural achievements set a strong precedent for continued impact in its focus areas. The foundation’s work in supporting women’s issues, animal welfare, entrepreneurship, and alternative cancer education demonstrates a comprehensive approach to philanthropy that addresses a variety of community needs. By fostering partnerships with established organizations and launching new initiatives, the foundation is positioning itself as a significant player in the philanthropic landscape of Texas and beyond.