Surge Institute
CHICAGO, IL · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Surge Institute has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
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)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds Surge Institute
$20.6M in foundation grants on record from 47 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago Community Trust | $5M | 1 |
| Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation | $3M | 3 |
| Walton Family Foundation | $2.4M | 3 |
| Margulf Foundation | $1.2M | 8 |
| New Profit | $1.1M | 3 |
| Carnegie Corporation of New York | $1.1M | 4 |
| Michigan Educator Workforce Initiative | $781K | 2 |
| Education Forward Dc | $700K | 3 |
| Fidelity Foundation | $550K | 2 |
| Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation | $500K | 3 |
Leadership
CARMITA SEMAAN — FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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