George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Inc
Its primary mission is to provide assitance to promising young singers to help them further their careers in opera and the concert stage.
George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Inc at a glance
In short: George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Inc gave $27K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,500
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,500
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,500
- Total assets
- $1,461,306
- -0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Inc
- Next open deadline
- February 28, 2027 (George London Foundation Competition (Annual Opera Singing Competition))
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Inc
George London Foundation Competition (Annual Opera Singing Competition)
George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Inc
Amount
$12,000 (George London Awards); $2,000 (George London Encouragement Awards)
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
George London Foundation Pre-College Scholarship Program
George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Inc
Amount
$7,000 - $12,000 per student
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Juilliard School ($27K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Inc gives
- Giving grew 279% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2021) to $27K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Juilliard School New York, NY | To Support the School's Scholarship for Pre-College Students | $26,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,461,306 | $292,357 | $352,039 | $26,500 | 1 | $65,617 |
| 2024 | $1,471,025 | $655,106 | $306,038 | $27,000 | 1 | $54,128 |
| 2023 | $1,081,819 | $418,939 | $322,647 | $10,000 | 1 | $45,039 |
| 2022 | $967,394 | $272,225 | $259,101 | $7,000 | 1 | $41,510 |
| 2021 | $1,106,521 | $204,811 | $157,166 | $7,000 | 1 | $42,314 |
About George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Inc
Based on IRS filings
George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $27K. Net investment income was $66K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Inc is led by John H. Hauser, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 26 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John H. Hauser
President
Executive Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$50K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Margarita Martinez
Administrator
Executive Director Assistant → Administrator, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$25K (2021) → $55K (2025)
Andrew P. Garvin
Advisory Board
Treasurer → Executive Board, 2022
Executive Board → Advisory Board, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Palant
Advisory Board
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Donnell
Advisory Board
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Rutenberg
Advisory Board
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ene Riisne
Executive Board
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Shirley
Advisory Board
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harolyn Blackwell
Executive Board
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James D. Rigler
Executive Board
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Morris
Advisory Board
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Wollberg
Executive Board
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Noda
Advisory Board
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc D. London
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marina London
Vice President
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew A. Horner
Executive Board
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Epstein
Advisory Board
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Benchetrit
Advisory Board
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Shicoff
Advisory Board
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Drexel
Advisory Board
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Fleming
Advisory Board
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Billinghurst Solomon
Advisory Board
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susanne Mentzer
Executive Board
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William S. Appleton
Advisory Board
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Wollberg
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katrina London
Advisory Board
Executive Board → Advisory Board, 2025
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Philip Garvin (2021–2024) — Advisory Board
- Former: Richard Gaddes (2021–2023) — Executive Board
- Former: Susan Appel (2021–2023) — Executive Board
- Former: Nora London (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $55K, to Margarita Martinez (Administrator).
Frequently asked questions about George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Inc
How much does George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Inc give each year?
George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Inc gave $27K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $27K across 1 grant.
How large is George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Inc?
George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $292K.
What is George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Inc?
George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Inc operate?
George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Inc's EIN?
George and Nora London Foundation for Singers Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3576839. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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