The SURF Foundation
What We Do
The Foundation supports SURF's mission to advance world leading science and inspire learning across generations. As the philanthropic arm of SURF, the Foundation builds strong relationships around the globe and opens doors for public and corporate contributions to support SURF’s mission. The Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, raises funds to support SURF programs and initiatives.
The Institute for Underground Science at SURF
The Institute unites today’s research and tomorrow’s discoveries.
Inspire and Engage
The exciting science and engineering taking place nearly a mile underground helps us inspire and engage students, educators, and the wider community through a variety of programming. Programs are supported through private donations to the SURF Foundation.
Internships
SURF's Internships provide a unique learning environment in which undergraduate students work with experts from around the world to gain valuable real-world experience.
Teacher Professional Development
SURF's professional development workshops leverage tested teaching techniques and innovative science to transform the teaching of K-12 science.
Davis-Bahcall Scholars Program
Through SURF’s Davis-Bahcall Scholars Program, students experience a once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity that takes them around the world of modern scientific research.
K-12 STEM Education
For many schools, travel to SURF for field trips and other events and activities creates a hardship. The SURF Foundation eases this burden by providing funds for travel and other expenses.
Support any of Our Programs
When you become a Friend of SURF, you help us build STEM education, outreach activities, culture and arts programs, and the Institute for Underground Science. Your tax-deductible contributions drive future STEM innovation.