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Surdna Foundation Inc

New York, New York  ·  EIN 136108163  ·  Private foundation

Surdna Foundation Inc is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $41.6M in annual giving against $998.0M in assets. This page documents the 2,252 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Surdna Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$41.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$998.0M
Total assets
2,252
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Surdna Foundation Inc funds

Surdna Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, economic development, education, environment & conservation.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementEconomic DevelopmentEducationEnvironment & Conservation

Populations it has supported include black communities, hispanic communities.

black communitieshispanic communities

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Surdna Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
New Venture Fund
General Support
Washington, DC$3.0M2023
New Venture Fund
General Support
Washington, DC$2.3M2024
Julia Dyckman Andrus Memorial
General Support
Yonkers, NY$2.0M2023
John E Andrus Memorial Inc
General Support
Hastingsonhudson, NY$2.0M2023
Julia Dyckman Andrus Memorial
General Support
Yonkers, NY$2.0M2024
John E Andrus Memorial Inc
General Support
Hastingsonhudson, NY$2.0M2024
Common Counsel Foundation
General support
Oakland, CA$2.0M2017
Julia Dyckman Andrus Memorial
General Support
Yonkers, NY$1.4M2020
John E Andrus Memorial Inc
General Support
Hastingsonhudson, NY$1.4M2020
John E Andrus Memorial Inc
General Support
Hastingsonhudson, NY$1.4M2022
Julia Dyckman Andrus Memorial
General Support
Yonkers, NY$1.4M2022
North Star Fund
General Support
New York, NY$1.4M2023
Project South
General Support
Atlanta, GA$1.4M2023
Accelerate 500-black Gravity
General Support
Washington, DC$1.4M2023
New Venture Fund
General Support
Washington, DC$1.3M2020

Surdna Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$38.0M
2018$36.1M
2020$41.6M
2022$45.6M
2023$54.7M
2024$58.9M

How to apply for funding from Surdna Foundation Inc

From Surdna Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“THERE ARE NO DEADLINES FOR LETTERS OF INQUIRY (LOI). LOI'S ARE ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS THROUGH T”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at surdna.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Surdna Foundation Inc

Does Surdna Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes — Surdna Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Surdna Foundation Inc fund?
Surdna Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include New Venture Fund, New Venture Fund, Julia Dyckman Andrus Memorial. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Surdna Foundation Inc give in grants?
Surdna Foundation Inc reported $41.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $274.8M over 2,252 grants.
Where is Surdna Foundation Inc located?
Surdna Foundation Inc is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 136108163.
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About this profile. This page is built from Surdna Foundation Inc'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 Surdna Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.