Irving and Bernice Singer Family

MANCHESTER, NH EIN: 02-0449779

The Irving and Bernice Singer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Manchester, New Hampshire. The foundation focuses its philanthropic efforts on education, human services, and Jewish community initiatives, with particular emphasis on youth development and cultural exchange programs.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$45K

-94.7% YoY

Grant Count

-75.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$23K

-78.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Irving and Bernice Singer Family reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding areas include:

Education — particularly Jewish education and youth development
Human Services — community support and relief efforts
Jewish Community Initiatives — cultural and religious programming

The foundation is notably committed to fostering Jewish identity and cultural connection among young people through educational travel and peer experiences.

Grantmaking

The Irving & Bernice Singer Israel Experience Program for Teens provides grants to Jewish teenagers in New Hampshire for peer travel to Israel. The program offers:

Grant Range

Up to $45,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

New Hampshire, with particular emphasis on serving the Jewish community in the state through the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $549K (47%)

New Hampshire $266K (23%)

Massachusetts $200K (17%)

Pennsylvania $59K (5%)

Florida $54K (5%)

New Jersey $20K (2%)

Hawaii $3K (0%)

Vermont $3K (0%)

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States

Alabama District of Columbia Florida Hawaii Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey New York Oregon Pennsylvania Texas Virginia Vermont

Cities

ActonAgawamAndoverAuburndaleBal HarbourBedfordBostonBrightonBronxBrooklineBrooklynBryn MawrCantonChestnut HillDelray BeachDresherDurhamEast BrunswickEatontownFairfield

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $0 (as of most recent filing)
Total Giving: $45,108
Recent Filing: Tax year 2024 (final return filed)

The foundation filed a final return as of 2024, indicating it is no longer actively accepting new grants.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	—	$46,999	$936,563
Revenue	$2,091	$-32,487	$65,871
Expenses	$49,090	$857,077	$102,463
Qualifying Distributions	$45,108	$850,000	$93,500
Net Investment Income	—	$15,743	$56,908
Distributable Amount	$1,496	$36,653	$48,816

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

149 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Temple Israel ($44,971), Temple Israel ($137).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
TEMPLE ISRAEL MANCHESTER, NH	GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT	$44,971
TEMPLE ISRAEL MANCHESTER, NH	DISTRIBUTION OF REMAINING ASSETS FOR CHARTIABLE PURPOSES	$137

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is governed by a board of trustees:

Alan Singer
Robert Singer
Stephen Singer
Stewart Singer
Joy Sydney
Michael Singer
Jeffrey Singer
Michael Sydney (Trustee/Treasurer)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ALAN SINGER	TRUSTEE	0.1	—
ROBERT SINGER	TRUSTEE	0.1	—
STEPHEN SINGER	TRUSTEE	0.1	—
STEWART SINGER	TRUSTEE	0.1	—
JOY SYDNEY	TRUSTEE	0.1	—
MICHAEL SINGER	TRUSTEE	0.1	—
JEFFREY SINGER	TRUSTEE	0.1	—
MICHAEL SYDNEY	TRUSTEE/TREASURER	0.1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Irving and Bernice Singer Family fund?

The foundation's primary funding areas include: • **Education** — particularly Jewish education and youth development • **Human Services** — community support and relief efforts • **Jewish Community Initiatives** — cultural and religious programming The foundation is notably committed to fostering Jewish identity and cultural connection among young people through educational travel and peer experiences.

How do I apply for a grant from Irving and Bernice Singer Family?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $45,108 (most recent filing) • Median grant amount: $23,000 • Grant range: Up to $45,000 • Most recent filing: Tax year 2024 (final return) **Notable Program:** The Irving & Bernice Singer Israel Experience Program for Teens provides grants to Jewish teenagers in New Hampshire for peer travel to Israel. The program offers: • Up to $1,000 for teens entering 11th or 12th grades • Up to $1,800 for students who have continued Hebrew High School through 10th grade…

Where does Irving and Bernice Singer Family make grants?

New Hampshire, with particular emphasis on serving the Jewish community in the state through the Jewish Federation of New Hampshire.

What size grants does Irving and Bernice Singer Family award?

In 2024, Irving and Bernice Singer Family awarded 2 grants totaling $45K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Irving and Bernice Singer Family required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Irving and Bernice Singer Family reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Irving and Bernice Singer Family's EIN?

Irving and Bernice Singer Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0449779. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.