In our first 100 years the Surdna Foundation has made many notable accomplishments; but what we’re most proud of is that, at our core, we are a family foundation, spanning six generations. It's…
By Kelly Nowlin and Ernest Tollerson | First published in Inside Philanthropy The recent IPCC report couldn’t be clearer: The world needs wide-scale, transformative action, swift action, to…
New Report Funded by the Surdna Foundation Helps Investors to Manage the Risks of Racial Inequity, Promote Racial Equity, and Advance Racial Justice New York, June 20, 2023 - The Investment…
Dear Friends, Today, I want to share news about a recent reorganization at Surdna and celebrate some of our people who have been promoted. Looking Inward As one of the few relatively large…
Since the 2007 financial meltdown, we have seen firsthand the disruptive power of rising inequality and economic volatility. The Great Recession brought to the forefront the need for inclusive,…
Anchor institutions can play a vital role in strengthening and connecting local economies, and can serve as powerful drivers for building inclusive and equitable communities. A new report issued…
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…
Across the U.S., millions have stepped up in support of Black lives and against systemic anti-Black racism. Today, I want to tell you how the Surdna Foundation is stepping up, too. Meeting the…
In cities across the nation, a few enjoy rising affluence while many struggle to get by. This situation is created in part by the practices of traditional economic development. Current trends…
The Cooperative Growth Ecosystem framework presents the recent wave of worker cooperative development as a timely, high-potential strategy for inclusive, place-based community economic development.…