Surtman Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 56-6056565

Foundation Overview

Based in Smithfield, VA, Surtman Foundation has awarded 252 grants totaling $1,405,001 to organizations in North Carolina, California and 13 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $102,500, with a median award of $1,500.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,405,001
Total Assets
$1,520,408
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
22
Median Grant
$1,500
% Median Grant Decline
-40% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 32%

7 of 22 recipients (32%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
North Carolina

40% of grants are awarded in North Carolina, with additional funding distributed across 14 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within North Carolina, funding concentrates in Denver (26%), Charlotte (21%), Research Triangle Park (11%).

Funding Trajectory
+636%

Strong 636% growth in annual giving over 9 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + Education

Dual focus on community projects (63%) and education, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

Where is The Money Going?

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Surtman Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Aclu Foundation $38,000 New York, NY, US Community Service 2024
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation $1,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Community Service 2024
Broken Chains Ministry $50,000 Akron, OH, US Religious 2024
Calvary Road Baptist Church $5,000 Alexandria, VA, US Religious 2024
Davidson Community Players $2,500 Davidson, NC, US Community Service 2024
Destiny Family Center $5,000 Stuarts Draft, VA, US Religious 2024
East Lincoln Christian Ministry $1,000 Denver, NC, US Religious 2024
Emotional Recovery Clinic $6,150 Oviedo, FL, US Community Service 2024
Green Room Community Theatre $1,000 Newton, NC, US Community Service 2024
Isle Of Wright Rescue Squad $1,000 Smithfield, VA, US Community Service 2024
Liberty Baptist Church $15,250 Hampton, VA, US Religious 2024
Liberty Live Church $102,500 Hampton, VA, US Religious 2024
Peninsula Rescue Mission $2,000 Newport News, VA, US Community Service 2024
Queens Fund For Student Scholarships $500 Charlotte, NC, US Education 2024
Raices $2,500 San Antonio, TX, US Community Service 2024
Recovery Alive $50,000 Smithfield, VA, US Community Service 2024
Rock Springs Elementary School $500 Denver, NC, US Education 2024
Sally's Ymca $500 Denver, NC, US Community Service 2024
Unc-tv $500 Research Triangle Park, NC, US Community Service 2024
United Presbyterian Church $500 Fort Mill, SC, US Religious 2024
Veterans Yoga Project $1,000 Alameda, CA, US Community Service 2024
Wfae-npr Radio $500 Charlotte, VA, US Community Service 2024
Aclu Foundation $6,000 New York, NY, US Community Service 2023
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation $1,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Community Service 2023
Cityside Journalism $10,000 Berkeley, CA, US Community Service 2023
Davidson Community Players $2,500 Davidson, NC, US Community Service 2023
Destiny Family Center $2,500 Stuarts Draft, VA, US Religious 2023
Doctors Without Borders $3,000 New York, NY, US Disaster Relief 2023
East Lincoln Christian Ministry $1,000 Denver, NC, US Religious 2023
Friends Of Oakland Parks And Rec $10,000 Oakland, CA, US Community Service 2023
Liberty Baptist Church $5,000 Hampton, VA, US Religious 2023
Liberty Live Church $50,000 Hampton, VA, US Religious 2023
Motorcycle Missionary $29,500 Fayetteville, NC, US Religious 2023
New Directions Center $2,000 Staunton, VA, US Community Service 2023
New Horizons Foundation $2,500 Co Springs, CO, US Community Service 2023
Npr $5,000 Baltimore, MD, US Community Service 2023
Peninsula Rescue Mission $50,000 Newport News, VA, US Community Service 2023
Queens Fund For Student Scholarship $500 Charlotte, NC, US Education 2023
Raices $1,000 San Antonio, TX, US Community Service 2023
Recovery Alive $29,500 Smithfield, NC, US Community Service 2023
Rock Springs Elementary School $500 Denver, NC, US Education 2023
Sally's Ymca $500 Denver, NC, US Community Service 2023
Smithfield Vfd $1,000 Smithfield, VA, US Community Service 2023
The Green Room Community Theatre $1,000 Newton, NC, US Community Service 2023
Unc-tv $500 Research Triangle Park, NC, US Community Service 2023
Unity Presbyterian Church $1,000 Fort Mill, SC, US Religious 2023
Veterans Yoga Project $1,000 Alameda, CA, US Community Service 2023
Wfae - Npr Radio $500 Charlotte, NC, US Community Service 2023
World Central Kitchen $5,000 Washington, DC, US Community Service 2023
Aclu Foundation $6,000 New York, NY, US Community Service 2023
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation $1,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Community Service 2023
Cityside Journalism $10,000 Berkeley, CA, US Community Service 2023
Davidson Community Players $2,500 Davidson, NC, US Community Service 2023
Destiny Family Center $2,500 Stuarts Draft, VA, US Religious 2023
Doctors Without Borders $3,000 New York, NY, US Disaster Relief 2023
East Lincoln Christian Ministry $1,000 Denver, NC, US Religious 2023
Friends Of Oakland Parks And Rec $10,000 Oakland, CA, US Community Service 2023
Liberty Baptist Church $5,000 Hampton, VA, US Religious 2023
Liberty Live Church $50,000 Hampton, VA, US Religious 2023
Motorcycle Missionary $29,500 Fayetteville, NC, US Religious 2023
New Directions Center $2,000 Staunton, VA, US Community Service 2023
New Horizons Foundation $2,500 Co Springs, CO, US Community Service 2023
Npr $5,000 Baltimore, MD, US Community Service 2023
Peninsula Rescue Mission $50,000 Newport News, VA, US Community Service 2023
Queens Fund For Student Scholarship $500 Charlotte, NC, US Education 2023
Raices $1,000 San Antonio, TX, US Community Service 2023
Recovery Alive $29,500 Smithfield, NC, US Community Service 2023
Rock Springs Elementary School $500 Denver, NC, US Education 2023
Sally's Ymca $500 Denver, NC, US Community Service 2023
Smithfield Vfd $1,000 Smithfield, VA, US Community Service 2023
The Green Room Community Theatre $1,000 Newton, NC, US Community Service 2023
Unc-tv $500 Research Triangle Park, NC, US Community Service 2023
Unity Presbyterian Church $1,000 Fort Mill, SC, US Religious 2023
Veterans Yoga Project $1,000 Alameda, CA, US Community Service 2023
Wfae - Npr Radio $500 Charlotte, NC, US Community Service 2023
World Central Kitchen $5,000 Washington, DC, US Community Service 2023
Veterans Yoga Project $1,000 Alameda, CA, US Community Service 2022
Wfae - Npr Radio $500 Charlotte, NC, US Community Service 2022
Unc-tv $500 Research Triangle Park, NC, US Community Service 2022
Sally's Ymca $1,000 Denver, NC, US Community Service 2022
The Green Room Community Theatre $1,000 Newton, NC, US Community Service 2022
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation $500 Winstonsalem, NC, US Community Service 2022
Davidson Community Players $2,500 Davidson, NC, US Community Service 2022
Liberty Baptist Church $5,000 Hampton, VA, US Community Service 2022
Destiny Family Center $5,000 Stuarts Draft, VA, US Community Service 2022
Raices $500 San Antonio, TX, US Community Service 2022
Aclu Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US Community Service 2022
Unity Presbyterian Church $1,000 Fort Mill, SC, US Community Service 2022
East Lincoln Christian Ministry $1,000 Denver, NC, US Community Service 2022
World Central Kitchen $2,500 Washington, DC, US Community Service 2022
Motorcycle Missionary $250 Fayetteville, NC, US Community Service 2022
Recovery & Restoration Ministries $5,000 Carrollton, GA, US Community Service 2022
Doctors Without Borders $2,500 New York, NY, US Community Service 2022
Gardens Of Lake Merritt $5,000 Oakland, CA, US Community Service 2022
Lake Merritt Institute $5,000 Oakland, CA, US Community Service 2022
Friends Of Oakland Parks And Rec $5,000 Oakland, CA, US Community Service 2022
East Bay Regional Park District $5,000 Oakland, CA, US Community Service 2022
New Directions Center $1,000 Staunton, VA, US Community Service 2022
Queens University Of Charlotte $500 Charlotte, NC, US Educational 2022
Veterans Yoga Project $1,000 Alameda, CA, US Community Service 2022
Wfae - Npr Radio $500 Charlotte, NC, US Community Service 2022
Unc-tv $500 Research Triangle Park, NC, US Community Service 2022
Sally's Ymca $1,000 Denver, NC, US Community Service 2022
The Green Room Community Theatre $1,000 Newton, NC, US Community Service 2022
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation $500 Winstonsalem, NC, US Community Service 2022
Davidson Community Players $2,500 Davidson, NC, US Community Service 2022
Liberty Baptist Church $5,000 Hampton, VA, US Community Service 2022
Destiny Family Center $5,000 Stuarts Draft, VA, US Community Service 2022
Raices $500 San Antonio, TX, US Community Service 2022
Aclu Foundation $5,000 New York, NY, US Community Service 2022
Unity Presbyterian Church $1,000 Fort Mill, SC, US Community Service 2022
East Lincoln Christian Ministry $1,000 Denver, NC, US Community Service 2022
World Central Kitchen $2,500 Washington, DC, US Community Service 2022
Motorcycle Missionary $250 Fayetteville, NC, US Community Service 2022
Recovery & Restoration Ministries $5,000 Carrollton, GA, US Community Service 2022
Doctors Without Borders $2,500 New York, NY, US Community Service 2022
Gardens Of Lake Merritt $5,000 Oakland, CA, US Community Service 2022
Lake Merritt Institute $5,000 Oakland, CA, US Community Service 2022
Friends Of Oakland Parks And Rec $5,000 Oakland, CA, US Community Service 2022
East Bay Regional Park District $5,000 Oakland, CA, US Community Service 2022
New Directions Center $1,000 Staunton, VA, US Community Service 2022
Queens University Of Charlotte $500 Charlotte, NC, US Educational 2022
Queens University Of Charlotte $500 Charlotte, NC, US Educational 2021
Veterans Yoga Project $1,000 Alameda, CA, US Community Service 2021
Wfae - Npr Radio $500 Charlotte, NC, US Community Service 2021
Unc-tv $500 Research Triangle Park, NC, US Community Service 2021
Sally's Ymca $1,000 Denver, NC, US Community Service 2021
The Green Room Community Theatre $1,000 Newton, NC, US Community Service 2021
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation $1,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Community Service 2021
Davidson Community Players $2,500 Davidson, NC, US Community Service 2021
Liberty Baptist Church $35,250 Hampton, VA, US Community Service 2021
Destiny Family Center $2,500 Stuarts Draft, VA, US Community Service 2021
Raices $1,500 San Antonio, TX, US Community Service 2021
Aclu Foundation $2,500 New York, NY, US Community Service 2021
Unity Presbyterian Church $1,000 Fort Mill, SC, US Community Service 2021
East Lincoln Christian Ministry $1,000 Denver, NC, US Community Service 2021
World Central Kitchen $2,000 Washington, DC, US Community Service 2021
Broken Chains Ministry $7,600 Akron, OH, US Community Service 2021
Motorcycle Missionary $26,000 Fayetteville, NC, US Community Service 2021
Peninsula Rescue Mission $2,500 Newport News, VA, US Community Service 2021
Recovery & Restoration Ministries $1,000 Carrollton, GA, US Community Service 2021
Christian Brothers Prison Transitio $500 Fredericksburg, VA, US Community Service 2021
Doctors Without Borders $2,250 New York, NY, US Community Service 2021
United Help Ukraine $2,250 Gaithersburg, MD, US Community Service 2021
International Rescue Committee $2,250 New York, NY, US Community Service 2021
Nova Ukraine $2,250 Stanford, CA, US Community Service 2021
Unicef $25,000 New York, NY, US Community Service 2021
Queens University Of Charlotte $500 Charlotte, NC, US Educational 2021
Veterans Yoga Project $1,000 Alameda, CA, US Community Service 2021
Wfae - Npr Radio $500 Charlotte, NC, US Community Service 2021
Unc-tv $500 Research Triangle Park, NC, US Community Service 2021
Sally's Ymca $1,000 Denver, NC, US Community Service 2021
The Green Room Community Theatre $1,000 Newton, NC, US Community Service 2021
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation $1,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Community Service 2021
Davidson Community Players $2,500 Davidson, NC, US Community Service 2021
Liberty Baptist Church $35,250 Hampton, VA, US Community Service 2021
Destiny Family Center $2,500 Stuarts Draft, VA, US Community Service 2021
Raices $1,500 San Antonio, TX, US Community Service 2021
Aclu Foundation $2,500 New York, NY, US Community Service 2021
Unity Presbyterian Church $1,000 Fort Mill, SC, US Community Service 2021
East Lincoln Christian Ministry $1,000 Denver, NC, US Community Service 2021
World Central Kitchen $2,000 Washington, DC, US Community Service 2021
Broken Chains Ministry $7,600 Akron, OH, US Community Service 2021
Motorcycle Missionary $26,000 Fayetteville, NC, US Community Service 2021
Peninsula Rescue Mission $2,500 Newport News, VA, US Community Service 2021
Recovery & Restoration Ministries $1,000 Carrollton, GA, US Community Service 2021
Christian Brothers Prison Transitio $500 Fredericksburg, VA, US Community Service 2021
Doctors Without Borders $2,250 New York, NY, US Community Service 2021
United Help Ukraine $2,250 Gaithersburg, MD, US Community Service 2021
International Rescue Committee $2,250 New York, NY, US Community Service 2021
Nova Ukraine $2,250 Stanford, CA, US Community Service 2021
Unicef $25,000 New York, NY, US Community Service 2021
Regent University $1,500 Virginia Beach, VA, US Educational 2020
Queens University Of Charlotte $500 Charlotte, NC, US Educational 2020
Veterans Yoga Project $1,000 Alameda, CA, US Community Service 2020
Wfae - Npr Radio $500 Charlotte, NC, US Community Service 2020
Unc-tv $500 Research Triangle Park, NC, US Community Service 2020
Sally's Ymca $1,000 Denver, NC, US Community Service 2020
The Green Room Community Theatre $1,000 Newton, NC, US Community Service 2020
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation $1,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Community Service 2020
Davidson Community Players $2,500 Davidson, NC, US Community Service 2020
Liberty Baptist Church $70,000 Hampton, VA, US Community Service 2020
Destiny Family Center $25,000 Stuarts Draft, VA, US Community Service 2020
Alameda Food Bank $20,000 Alameda, CA, US Community Service 2020
Raices $1,500 San Antonio, TX, US Community Service 2020
Aclu Foundation $2,500 New York, NY, US Community Service 2020
Unity Presbyterian Church $1,000 Fort Mill, SC, US Community Service 2020
Island Dog Rescue $4,000 Virginia Beach, VA, US Community Service 2020
Academy Of Aeronautics Foundation $500 Muncie, IN, US Community Service 2020
Triple Tree Aerodome $500 Woodruff, SC, US Community Service 2020
East Lincoln Christian Ministry $1,000 Denver, NC, US Community Service 2020
World Central Kitchen $1,000 Washington, DC, US Community Service 2020
Communities In Schools $500 Arlington, VA, US Community Service 2020
Rock Springs Elementary Pto $3,500 Denver, NC, US Educational 2020
Broken Crisis Ministry $5,000 Thomasville, GA, US Community Service 2020
Destiny Family Center $28,000 Stuarts Draft, VA, US Religious Ministry 2017
Triple Tree Aerodome $2,500 Woodruff, SC, US Community Service 2017
Wfae - Npr Radio $500 Charlotte, NC, US Community Service 2017
Unc-tv $500 Research Triangle Park, NC, US Community Service 2017
Sally's Ymca $1,000 Denver, NC, US Community Service 2017
The Green Room Community Theatre $1,000 Newton, NC, US Community Service 2017
East Lincoln Christian Ministry $500 Denver, NC, US Community Service 2017
Regan's Wish $500 Southlake, TX, US Community Service 2017
Academy Of Model Aeronautics Founda $500 Muncie, IN, US Community Service 2017
Planned Parenthood $1,500 Mobile, AL, US Community Service 2017
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation $500 Winstonsalem, NC, US Community Service 2017
Davidson Community Players $2,500 Davidson, NC, US Community Service 2017
Friendship Trays $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Community Service 2017
Institute Of Lake Merritt $3,000 Oakland, CA, US Community Service 2017
Playworks Of Oakland $5,000 Oakland, CA, US Community Service 2017
Ishan Gala Foundation $750 Charlottesville, VA, US Community Service 2017
Liberty Baptist Church $10,000 Hampton, VA, US Community Service 2017
Partners For Parks $2,500 Charlotte, NC, US Community Service 2017
Peralta Hacienda Historical Park $3,000 Oakland, CA, US Community Service 2017
Oakland East Bay Spca $4,000 Oakland, CA, US Community Service 2017
Raphine Volunteer Fire Department $1,000 Raphine, VA, US Community Service 2017
Destiny Family Center $15,151 Stuarts Draft, VA, US Religious Ministry 2016
Triple Tree Aerodome $5,000 Woodruff, SC, US Community Service 2016
Wfae - Npr Radio $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Community Service 2016
Staunton Alliance Church $500 Staunton, VA, US Community Service 2016
Unc-tv $1,000 Research Triangle Park, NC, US Community Service 2016
Sally's Ymca $2,000 Denver, NC, US Community Service 2016
The Green Room Community Theatre $1,000 Newton, NC, US Community Service 2016
East Lincoln Christian Ministry $1,500 Denver, NC, US Community Service 2016
Regan's Wish $500 Southlake, TX, US Community Service 2016
Spirit Rock Meditation Center $2,000 Woodacre, CA, US Community Service 2016
Academy Of Model Aeronautics Founda $500 Muncie, IN, US Community Service 2016
Planned Parenthood $2,000 Mobile, AL, US Community Service 2016
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation $1,000 Winstonsalem, NC, US Community Service 2016
Davidson Community Players $2,500 Davidson, NC, US Community Service 2016
Friendship Trays $2,000 Charlotte, NC, US Community Service 2016
Gardens At Lake Merritt $5,000 Oakland, CA, US Community Service 2016
Institute Of Lake Merritt $5,000 Oakland, CA, US Community Service 2016
Playworks Of Oakland $5,000 Oakland, CA, US Community Service 2016
Alameda Food Bank $3,000 Oakland, CA, US Community Service 2016
Urban Gleaners $1,000 Portland, OR, US Community Service 2016
Destiny Family Center $14,000 Stuarts Draft, VA, US Religious Ministry 2015
Triple Tree Aerodome $5,000 Woodruff, SC, US Community Service 2015
Wfae - Npr Radio $250 Charlotte, NC, US Community Service 2015
Peralta Hacienda Historical Park $5,000 Oakland, CA, US Community Service 2015
Unc-tv $250 Research Triangle Park, NC, US Community Service 2015
Sally's Ymca $1,000 Denver, NC, US Community Service 2015
The Green Room Community Theatre $400 Newton, NC, US Community Service 2015
East Lincoln Christian Ministry $500 Denver, NC, US Community Service 2015
Vallecitos Mountain Retreat $1,000 Durango, CO, US Community Service 2015
Spirit Rock Meditation Center $1,000 Woodacre, CA, US Community Service 2015
Academy Of Model Aeronautics Founda $500 Muncie, IN, US Community Service 2015
Anna's Angels $600 Cary, NC, US Community Service 2015
Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation $500 Winstonsalem, NC, US Community Service 2015
Davidson Community Players $1,000 Davidson, NC, US Community Service 2015
Oakland East Bay Garden Centre $3,000 Oakland, CA, US Community Service 2015
The Dream Center $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Community Service 2015

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Surtman Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 56-6056565
Website N/A
Address 9 MOONE CREEK CIR Smithfield, VA 23430-1618

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Surtman Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Jefferry M Chanter
Trustee Rebecca Chanter

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.