Harry Singer Foundation
Harry Singer Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $67K.
Harry Singer Foundation at a glance
In short: Harry Singer Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +99.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $2,524,594
- +28.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Harry Singer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rancho Cielo Youth Campus ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 23 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Harry Singer Foundation gives
- Giving grew 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $514K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho Cielo Youth Campus Salinas, CA | General Mission | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,524,594 | $78,281 | $139,005 | $50,000 | 1 | $128,012 | $67,288 |
| 2023 | $1,959,282 | $88,351 | $207,021 | $50,070 | 2 | $173,018 | $55,847 |
| 2022 | $1,990,418 | $153,136 | $128,947 | $11,570 | 4 | $96,291 | $12,545 |
| 2021 | $2,141,941 | $134,394 | $150,342 | $33,379 | 8 | $117,514 | $101,566 |
| 2020 | $2,166,215 | $301,561 | $646,255 | $513,816 | 8 | — | $224,661 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Harry Singer Foundation is led by Melvin Kaplan, Director & President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melvin Kaplan
Director & President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Tucker
Director
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$41K (2020) → $42K (2024)
Margaret Bohannon-Kaplan
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $42K, to Sharon Tucker (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Harry Singer Foundation
How much does Harry Singer Foundation give each year?
Harry Singer Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 2 grants.
How large is Harry Singer Foundation?
Harry Singer Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $78K.
Where does Harry Singer Foundation operate?
Harry Singer Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, Oregon.
What is Harry Singer Foundation's EIN?
Harry Singer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0176092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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