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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…
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…
New York, NY (September 30, 2020) - Today twenty-two foundations and major donors signed a joint pledge to redouble their commitments to Puerto Rico as the island and its people continue to recover from 2017's Hurricane Maria, ongoing natural…
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…
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…
The United States is convulsing in protest, revulsion, and profound grief over the sickening killing of George Perry Floyd. At the Surdna Foundation, we are grieving not only because of the cold-hearted homicide of yet another unarmed Black man…
Dear Grantees, During these uncertain and stressful times, I want to reaffirm our commitment to you, share an update about our COVID-19 response, and offer our resolve for the years ahead. Many of the issues laid bare by the pandemic are the…
Peter Bourne Benedict, 1936 - 2020 It is with great sadness the Surdna Foundation reports the passing of Peter Bourne Benedict on April 25, 2020, at 84 years of age. Peter was a major figure at Surdna for some 30 years. He joined the…
Surdna’s Artist Regranting Initiative Will Support up to 260 Projects in Communities Across the Nation over Three Years The Surdna Foundation announced today a nearly $13 million commitment to support artists of color working to advance racial…
Eighteen of the world's largest foundations and financial institutions have re-committed to work together for another three years within Living Cities, a long-standing collaborative. This marks the tenth time that these institutions have…