Surgo Foundation Us
Surgo Foundation US is a private foundation based in New York City, established in October 2014. The organization is classified as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on international affairs and the promotion of international understanding. The foundation operates as an independent organization and functions as an action tank dedicated to developing data-driven insights and solutions for complex social challenges.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$91.5M
+27.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.5M
+118.3% YoY
Grant Count
16
+6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$346K
+104.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Surgo Foundation US is obsessed with asking "Why?" in response to complex challenges affecting vulnerable populations. The foundation develops a deep understanding of people and the systems surrounding them, building tools and sharing expertise with partners. The organization's approach centers on using better data and smarter analytics to lead to more precise policies that improve lives.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Health Care
- Human Rights
- Social Justice
- Disaster Preparedness and Relief
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$122,000
How to Apply
** Surgo Foundation US does not accept unsolicited applications. The foundation operates on an invite-only basis.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds initiatives in New York, Virginia, and Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- 2023: $72.1 million
- 2024: $91.5 million
Revenue & Expenses:
- 2023 Revenue: $419,000
- 2023 Expenses: $5.38 million
- Total Liabilities (2023): $45,700
Investments (2023): $9.4 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $91,501,790 | $72,058,311 | $65,528,041 |
| Revenue | $346,084 | $418,517 | $-18,970,185 |
| Expenses | $5,645,115 | $5,384,803 | $4,086,331 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,672,649 | $2,535,158 | $3,840,905 |
| Net Investment Income | $346,084 | $674,540 | $847,817 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,153,708 | $1,326,827 | $2,326,310 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARL HAARMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MALA GAONKAR | TRUSTEE | 5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 920 Broadway, Floor 9, New York City, NY 10010-8009
Phone: 646-265-9840
Website: www.surgofoundation.org
EIN: 61-1733092
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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