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The latest perspectives, news, reports, and resources from around the Foundation.

News
February 5, 2021

Surdna Joins the Climate Funders Justice Pledge

“Surdna was proud to support Building Equity and Alignment for Impact’s (BEA) report, which found that 12 national environmental funders gave just 1.3% of their annual giving to environmental justice groups. There is an abundance of BIPOC-led…

From the President
January 7, 2021

The Attack on the Capitol: A Call for Accountability and Action

Yesterday's lawless attack on Congress at the Capitol building was an unbelievable and yet completely predictable attempt to overturn the results of America's electoral process and subvert our democracy. It is a direct result of dangerous…

News
November 11, 2020

Donors and Foundations Are Increasingly Supporting Movements

This recent article by Aaron Dorfman, President and CEO of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) highlights Surdna as one of a growing number of foundations that are supporting movements for racial justice. You can read an…

News
October 14, 2020

Surdna Announces Additional $36 Million for Racial Justice

29% increase in funding will support Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities to respond to today’s demands and pursue lasting solutions to systemic racism NEW YORK (October 14, 2020) — The Surdna Foundation announced today that it…

News
August 5, 2020

Don’t Cut the Census Short

Surdna is proud to join 480+ funders in sending the US Department of Commerce a clear message: Don't cut the census short.  On August 5th, more than 480 philanthropic organizations, alarmed by the announcement that the U.S. Department of…

News
July 21, 2020

Surdna Foundation Announces $22 Million in Grants

During the period of January-June 2020, 169 grants totaling $22,116,243 were approved by the Surdna Foundation staff and board to further the Foundation’s mission of fostering just and sustainable communities in the United States – communities…