Foundation Focus Surdna Foundation is dedicated to fostering sustainable communities through social justice, healthy environments, and inclusive economies. This emphasis creates opportunities for partnerships with organizations offering environmental technology, community development tools, and social impact solutions.
Recent Engagements The foundation's active participation in Climate Week NYC 2025 and grant investments indicate openness to new collaborations in climate solutions and sustainable urban initiatives, supporting potential sales of environmental and impact-driven services.
Leadership Transition With the retirement of long-time vice president Jonathan Goldberg and recent hires for key program roles, there is a likelihood of strategic shifts or new focus areas, presenting opportunities to introduce tailored solutions aligned with evolving organizational priorities.
Funding Patterns Surdna's grantmaking, including a significant $150K investment into SEARAC, highlights a preference for supporting community-based and social justice initiatives, signaling potential for partnerships with service providers focused on community empowerment and social equity.
Operational Scope Operating with a relatively small staff of 11-50 employees and modest revenue levels, Surdna may seek cost-effective, scalable solutions for grant management, impact measurement, and engagement platforms suitable for a smaller nonprofit environment.