Surgo Foundation US
Preselected recipients only
Surgo Foundation US is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $8.8 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $282,500 and the largest $2.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$8.8 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$282,500
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$122 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5.5 million the year before.
78% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 15 | $72.1 million |
| 2024 | $5.5 million | 16 | $91.5 million |
| 2025 | $8.8 million | 20 | $122 million |
How to apply
Surgo Foundation US says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Surgo Foundation US funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York. It also paid $394,576 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $4.3 million |
| Virginia | 3 | $2.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1.5 million |
| California | 1 | $500,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNICEF USA - Child Nutrition Fund | Health - child nutrition | $2.5 million |
| Just Rights for Children International | Health - child rights | $1.2 million |
| Global Impact | Citizenship - digital public infrastructure | $1.0 million |
| Global Impact | Arts | $500,000 |
| Global Impact | Citizenship - justice reform | $500,000 |
| UNICEF USA | Health - child nutrition - general donation to unicef | $500,000 |
| Women Donors Network | Health - reproductive justice | $500,000 |
| World Health Foundation | Health - east africa emergency supplies hub | $500,000 |
| NPT Transatlantic Limited | Education | $328,076 |
| Mayday Medicines Inc DBA Mayday Health | Health - reproductive rights | $300,000 |
| Globalgiving | Health | $265,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | Health | $255,000 |
| Educate Girls | Education | $140,000 |
| BP Eye Foundation | Health - equipment for cheers hospital (enabling center, physiotherapy unit, autism center) | $50,000 |
| National Theatre in America | Arts - in support of the national theater skills centre | $50,000 |
| Trust for Governors Island (Nolan Park Project) | Arts | $50,000 |
| Renegade Relief Foundation Inc | Citizenship / humanitarian aid - ukraine | $40,000 |
| Lunchbox Fund | Health - nutrition | $25,000 |
| Drishti Eye Foundation | Health - ophthalmology | $16,500 |
| The Invisible Dog Art Center Inc | Arts | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carl Haarmann
- Mala Gaonkar
- Lucas Haarmann
Questions people ask
Does Surgo Foundation US accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Surgo Foundation US give?
$8.8 million in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $282,500.
Who runs Surgo Foundation US?
Its 2025 filing lists Carl Haarmann (Trustee), Mala Gaonkar (Trustee) and Lucas Haarmann (Trustee (Began May 2025)).
What does Surgo Foundation US fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and youth programs.