Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation
The Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation is a private foundation based in Edmond, Oklahoma. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Oklahoma and other states, including organizations addressing animal welfare, housing, veterans’ services, health care, and religious purposes.
Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation gave $124K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Oklahoma. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $123,774
- +44.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,951
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $49,907
- +18.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (8 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 16337 Scotland Way, Edmond, OK 73013
Phone: (405) 751-6482
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Okla City ($12K). Together the top 10 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 121 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 39% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma. Other leading recipient states were New York (17%), Virginia (9%), Nevada (8%), and Florida (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 25 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2020) to $145K (2023). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $124K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Okla City Oklahoma City, OK | Religious | $12,274 |
| Free to Live Edmond, OK | Care for Animals | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma Humane Society Oklahoma City, OK | Animal Adoption | $10,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Housing Assist to Gold Star Families | $10,000 |
| Feeding Pets of the Homeless Carson City, NV | Feed Pets for the Homeless | $10,000 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts Rohnert Park, CA | Veterans Assistance with Trained Dog | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children Tampa, FL | Medical Care for Children | $5,000 |
| Mutts with a Mission Suffolk, VA | Service Dogs for Veterans | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Research Hospital for Children | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | Housing for Needy | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,907 | $131,767 | $123,924 | $123,774 | 25 | $123,774 | $3,749 |
| 2024 | $42,064 | $118,129 | $85,693 | $85,543 | 20 | $85,543 | $2,461 |
| 2023 | $9,628 | $88,096 | $145,450 | $145,300 | 24 | $145,300 | $1,659 |
| 2022 | $66,982 | $1,049 | $83,158 | $83,008 | 26 | $83,008 | $4,403 |
| 2021 | $149,091 | $143,074 | $109,984 | $109,834 | 26 | $109,834 | $4,774 |
| 2020 | $116,001 | $22 | $22,296 | $22,146 | 19 | — | $5,913 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, the Oklahoma Humane Society describes its goal as ending the needless euthanasia of adoptable pets in Oklahoma, and Free to Live describes its work as providing housing and medical care for homeless dogs and cats and offering an adoption program. Mutts with a Mission says it trains and provides service dogs for veterans and wounded warriors. Shriners Children’s describes its work as providing compassionate, high-quality care to improve children’s lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $123,774. Grants ranged from $500 to $12,274, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the largest were $12,274 to Jewish Federation of Oklahoma City for religious purposes; $10,000 each to Free to Live for care for animals, Oklahoma Humane Society for animal adoption, Tunnels to Towers Foundation for housing assistance to Gold Star families, and Feeding Pets of the Homeless to feed pets of homeless people.
Other reported grants included $5,000 to Paws for Purple Hearts for veterans’ assistance with trained dogs, $5,000 to Mutts with a Mission for service dogs for veterans, and $5,000 to Shriners Hospitals for Children for medical care for children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Naomi L. Singer is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation is led by Naomi L. Singer, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Naomi L. Singer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation
How much does Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation give each year?
Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation gave $124K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $86K across 20 grants.
What is Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,951, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation give grants?
Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation's top state is Oklahoma, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (17%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oklahoma City, OK (6 grants).
Does Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Okla City ($12,274), Free to Live ($10,000) and Oklahoma Humane Society ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation?
Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation reported $50K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $124K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation's EIN?
Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3263432. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Charles and Nikki Singer Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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