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
76%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds SURGE INSTITUTE
$24.9M 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 | $10M | 2 |
| Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation | $3M | 3 |
| Walton Family Foundation | $2.4M | 3 |
| Margulf Foundation | $1.2M | 8 |
| Carnegie Corporation of New York | $1.1M | 4 |
| New Profit | $750K | 2 |
| Education Forward Dc | $700K | 3 |
| Fidelity Foundation | $550K | 2 |
| Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation | $500K | 3 |
| Wk Kellogg Foundation | $477K | 3 |
Leadership
CARMITA SEMAAN — FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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