The latest perspectives, news, reports, and resources from around the Foundation.
The Thriving Cultures Mid-Strategy Review Report Report Prepared by RISE Research & Evaluation Dr. Tenah Hunt, Senior Research Associate Julie Kendig, M.A., Director of Inquiry Foreword By Robert Smith III Senior Program Officer, Thriving…
In February, the Surdna Foundation welcomed Stephanie Cineus as the new grants management associate. Stephanie shares responsibility for ensuring Surdna’s grantmaking process runs smoothly, from grant applications and payments through to final…
By Beth Shogren, Surdna Board Member, Minneapolis, MN Tim Thorpe, Surdna Board Member, Minnetonka, MN Don Chen, Surdna President, New York, NY The killing of Renee Good has brought darkness and terror to the Twin Cities. As swarms of ICE…
Gary Hall Joins Board; Ommeed Sathe Named Investment Committee Chair NEW YORK (November 13, 2025) — The Surdna Foundation announced today the election of Gary Hall as its newest board member and the appointment of Ommeed Sathe as chair of the…
The Courage Project is a collaborative initiative supported by philanthropic partners, including the Surdna Foundation. This October, The Courage Project announced a new slate of 20 award recipients whose courageous acts have…
For Youth Justice Action Month, we’re highlighting this story from our Andrus Family Fund partners at Communities United. Read the full story and more in our recent six-year impact report: Journey to Justice. ______ Free to Learn and Lead…
The freedom of speech and, by extension, the freedom to give to causes of one's choosing, are fundamental to American democracy. These freedoms must apply equally to all individuals and organizations, regardless of political viewpoint. The…
For Climate Week NYC 2025, we’re highlighting this story from our Sustainable Environments Program partners at Ironbound Community Corporation. Read the full story and more in our recent six-year impact report: Journey to Justice. Free to…
Today, the Surdna Foundation joined over 100 philanthropies in signing United in Advance's Statement on Political Violence and the Fundamental Freedom of Speech. Read the full statement below: “Acts of political violence — from the recent…
In 2018, Surdna put racial justice at the heart of its grantmaking. Today, we’re proud to publish our latest Impact Report: Journey to Justice 2018–2024, which explores six years of grantmaking data, lessons learned, and stories from our…