The Surdam Foundation
The Surdam Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Cheyenne, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $44K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $1K.
The Surdam Foundation at a glance
In short: The Surdam Foundation gave $4K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,583
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $1,792
- Median grant
- $1,792
- Total assets
- $43,841
- +4284.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Surdam Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cheyenne Children's Clinic ($2K). Together the top 2 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Children's Clinic Cheyenee, WY | General Support | $2,083 |
| Olive Rush Memorial Santa Fe, NM | General Support | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,841 | $16,050 | $3,583 | $3,583 | 2 | $3,583 | $1,050 |
| 2023 | $1,000 | $1,400 | — | — | — | — | $700 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Surdam Foundation is led by Amy Surdam, Director on every filing since 2023 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy Surdam
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Surdam Foundation
How much does The Surdam Foundation give each year?
The Surdam Foundation gave $4K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Surdam Foundation?
The Surdam Foundation reported $44K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $16K.
What is The Surdam Foundation?
The Surdam Foundation is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Cheyenne, WY. It holds $44K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Surdam Foundation operate?
The Surdam Foundation has awarded grants in New Mexico, Wyoming.
What is The Surdam Foundation's EIN?
The Surdam Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0734193. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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