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M J Surgala Tr

Erie, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 116556638  ·  Private foundation

M J Surgala Tr is a Pennsylvania-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $647K in annual giving against $16.5M in assets. This page documents the 359 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for M J Surgala Tr — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$647K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$16.5M
Total assets
359
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What M J Surgala Tr funds

M J Surgala Tr's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, education, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth Care

Populations it has supported include children, families, men boys, women girls.

childrenfamiliesmen boyswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for M J Surgala Tr, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Jefferson Educational Society
GENERAL FUNDS
Erie, PA$411K2023
Jefferson Educational Society
GENERAL FUNDS
Erie, PA$100K2024
Jefferson Educational Society
GENERAL FUNDS
Erie, PA$70K2022
Penn State Erie - the Behrend College
ACCREDITED COLLEGE
Erie, PA$70K2019
Penn State Erie - the Behrend College
GENERAL FUNDS
Erie, PA$70K2020
Erie Zoological Society
GENERAL FUNDS
Erie, PA$55K2022
United Way of Erie County
GENERAL FUNDS
Erie, PA$55K2024
Erie Zoological Society
OPERATES A ZOOLOGICAL PARK THAT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT FOSTER A GREATER SENSE OF AWARENESS, STEWARDSHIP AND C
Erie, PA$54K2019
Jefferson Educational Society
The Society offers courses, seminars, and lectures which explain the central ideas that have formed the past, assist in exploring the presen
Erie, PA$51K2019
Jefferson Educational Society
The Society offers courses, seminars, and lectures which explain the central ideas that have formed the past, assist in exploring the presen
Erie, PA$51K2018
Penn State Erie - the Behrend College
ACCREDITED COLLEGE
Erie, PA$50K2018
Erie Regional Library Foundation
The Erie Regional Library Foundation supports the needs of the Erie County Public Library. We provide funding for dynamic new projects that
Erie, PA$50K2019
YMCA of Greater Erie
GENERAL FUNDS
Erie, PA$50K2022
Penn State Erie - the Behrend College
ACCREDITED COLLEGE
Erie, PA$50K2017
Unitarian Universalist Church of Girard
GENERAL FUNDS
Girard, PA$50K2024

M J Surgala Tr giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$600K
2018$436K
2019$617K
2020$647K
2022$729K
2023$713K
2024$829K

How to apply for funding from M J Surgala Tr

M J Surgala Tr's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about M J Surgala Tr

Does M J Surgala Tr accept grant applications?
M J Surgala Tr's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does M J Surgala Tr fund?
M J Surgala Tr's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Jefferson Educational Society, Jefferson Educational Society, Jefferson Educational Society. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does M J Surgala Tr give in grants?
M J Surgala Tr reported $647K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.6M over 359 grants.
Where is M J Surgala Tr located?
M J Surgala Tr is based in Erie, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 116556638.
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About this profile. This page is built from M J Surgala Tr's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with M J Surgala Tr. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.