Surgo Foundation US
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 61-1733092 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$8.8M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$265,000
Total assets$122.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $500,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
41% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicef USA - Child Nutrition Fund | New York, NY | Health - child nutrition | $2,500,000 |
| Just Rights for Children International | Washington, DC | Health - child rights | $1,230,000 |
| Global Impact | Alexandria, VA | Citizenship - digital public infrastructure | $1,000,000 |
| Global Impact | Alexandria, VA | Arts | $500,000 |
| Global Impact | Alexandria, VA | Citizenship - justice reform | $500,000 |
| Unicef USA | New York, NY | Health - child nutrition - general donation to unicef | $500,000 |
| Women Donors Network | San Francisco, CA | Health - reproductive justice | $500,000 |
| World Health Foundation | New York, NY | Health - east africa emergency supplies hub | $500,000 |
| Npt Transatlantic Limited | London, UK | Education | $328,076 |
| Mayday Medicines Inc Dba Mayday Health | New York, NY | Health - reproductive rights | $300,000 |
| Globalgiving | Washington, DC | Health | $265,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | New York, NY | Health | $255,000 |
| Educate Girls | Forest Hills, NY | Education | $140,000 |
| Bp Eye Foundation | Kathmandu, NP | Health - equipment for cheers hospital (enabling center, physiotherapy unit, autism center) | $50,000 |
| National Theatre in America | New York, NY | Arts - in support of the national theater skills centre | $50,000 |
| Trust for Governors Island (Nolan Park Project) | New York, NY | Arts | $50,000 |
| Renegade Relief Foundation Inc | Nashville, TN | Citizenship / humanitarian aid - ukraine | $40,000 |
| Lunchbox Fund | New York, NY | Health - nutrition | $25,000 |
| Drishti Eye Foundation | Kathmandu, NP | Health - ophthalmology | $16,500 |
| The Invisible Dog Art Center Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Arts | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,764,576 | 20 |
| 2024 | $5,533,329 | 16 |
| 2023 | $2,535,158 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349103513
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-1733092
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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