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

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

12states
+4 more states

Cities

AlexandriaBaltimoreBooneBostonBrooklynCambridgeDenverFort WorthLas VegasMckinneyNashvilleNew YorkOak BrookSan FranciscoSanta MonicaSaratoga SpringsWashingtonWheaton

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

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$4M$7M$11M$14M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
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

$0$1M$3M$4M$6M10 grants20209 grants202110 grants202215 grants202316 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS$1.0MGLOBAL IMPACT$1.0MKAILASH SATYARTHI CHILDR…$1.0MAMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES…$500KWOMEN DONORS NETWORK$500KAMERICAN FRIENDS OF CANC…$395KMAYDAY MEDICINES INC$350KBELLINGCAT US INC$218KWOMEN MAKE MOVIES$125KBELLINGCAT US INC$100K

Grant Size Distribution

60 grants across all recorded years

24<$50K4$50–100K13$100–250K7$250–500K6$500K–1M5$1–5M1$5M+

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

NameTitleHoursCompensation
CARL HAARMANTRUSTEE1
MALA GAONKARTRUSTEE5

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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