From public IRS filings
SURGE INSTITUTE
CHICAGO, IL · Education
Mission
THE SURGE INSTITUTE WAS ESTABLISHED TO BROADLY ADDRESS THE ISSUES OF RACE AND CLASS IN URBAN EDUCATION THROUGH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND ADVOCACY.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$8.1M
Total expenses
$7M
Total assets
$12.4M
Program expense ratio
7574%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds SURGE INSTITUTE
$10.2M in foundation grants on record from 32 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Community Trust | $10M | 2 |
| New Profit | $750K | 2 |
| Education Forward Dc | $700K | 3 |
| Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative | $381K | 1 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | $300K | 2 |
| Denver Foundation | $250K | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $240K | 2 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $209K | 4 |
| Highland Project | $95K | 1 |
| Mind Trust | $50K | 1 |
Leadership
CARMITA SEMAAN — FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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