SURDNA Foundation
A family foundation established in 1917 and stewarded across five generations of the Andrus family, directing its endowment toward sustainable, just communities through inclusive economies, sustainable environments, and thriving cultures.
Financial profile
SURDNA Foundation · EIN 13-6108163 · 501(c)(3)
| Fiscal year | Total revenue | Contributions | Program services | Total expenses | Net assets | Year end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $193,448,000 | $105,542,174 | $1,092,417,209 | Jun 2023 | ||
| FY2022 | $50,900,057 | $51,216,331 | $1,189,017,247 | Jun 2022 | ||
| FY2021 | $93,315,682 | $58,414,625 | $1,280,003,271 | Jun 2021 | ||
| FY2020 | $71,392,126 | $72,034,981 | $955,175,001 | Jun 2020 | ||
| FY2019 | $50,230,488 | $49,509,403 | $1,003,065,952 | Jun 2019 | ||
| FY2015 | $162,443,497 | $47,448,098 | $984,495,505 | Jun 2015 |
Figures exactly as reported. A blank cell was blank on the form. The fiscal year links to the filing.
Peer societies
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MF
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WMKF
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AF
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Who backs SF
No public supporter list found as of September 2026.
The outside view
A family foundation established in 1917 and stewarded across five generations of the Andrus family, directing its endowment toward sustainable, just communities through inclusive economies, sustainable environments, and thriving cultures.
- Authority
- Build
- Outward
- Operational
Their shape
The Legacy
Faithful to what was handed down.
The Legacy is devoted to continuity, carrying a tradition and an identity across generations. Its gift is stability and deep institutional memory, its challenge is making room for change.
Also reads toward The Movement and The Frontier.
Strengths
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