Irving and Bernice Singer Family Foundation
IRVING AND BERNICE SINGER FAMILY is a private foundation based in Manchester, New Hampshire. In 2024, it made two grants to Temple Israel in Manchester and stated that it had distributed its remaining assets as part of a complete liquidation.
Irving and Bernice Singer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Irving and Bernice Singer Family Foundation gave $45K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,108
- -94.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,554
- -78.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,554
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (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.
How to apply to Irving and Bernice Singer Family 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: 75 Ledgewood Road, Manchester, NH 03104
Phone: (603) 695-9339
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Irving and Bernice Singer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Temple Israel ($45K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 160 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Irving and Bernice Singer Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $45K (2024) to $850K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Israel Manchester, NH | General Operating Support | $44,971 |
| Temple Israel Manchester, NH | Distribution of Remaining Assets for Chartiable Purposes | $137 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $2,091 | $49,090 | $45,108 | 2 | $45,108 | — | $1,496 |
| 2023 | $46,999 | $-32,487 | $857,077 | $850,000 | 8 | $850,000 | $15,743 | $36,653 |
| 2022 | $936,563 | $65,871 | $102,463 | $93,500 | 39 | $93,500 | $56,908 | $48,816 |
| 2021 | $973,151 | $80,465 | $116,427 | $102,500 | 50 | $102,500 | $70,038 | $58,018 |
| 2020 | $1,009,347 | $132,065 | $106,975 | $94,500 | 61 | — | $122,362 | $53,434 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Irving and Bernice Singer Family Foundation 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 September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported two grants totaling $45,108. The median grant was $22,554. Both grants went to Temple Israel in Manchester: $44,971 for general operating support and $137 for distribution of remaining assets for charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Alan Singer, Robert Singer, Stephen Singer, Stewart Singer, Joy Sydney, Michael Singer, and Jeffrey Singer as trustees. Michael Sydney was listed as trustee/treasurer.
Irving and Bernice Singer Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan Singer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Singer
Trustee
Vice President & Trustee → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joy Sydney
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Sydney
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Singer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Singer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stewart Singer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Singer
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gary J. Singer (2020–2022) — President & Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Irving and Bernice Singer Family Foundation
How much does Irving and Bernice Singer Family Foundation give each year?
Irving and Bernice Singer Family Foundation gave $45K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $850K across 8 grants.
How do I apply for a grant from Irving and Bernice Singer Family 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 ↑
Where does Irving and Bernice Singer Family Foundation make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New Hampshire.
How much is Irving and Bernice Singer Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Irving and Bernice Singer Family Foundation 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 Foundation's EIN?
Irving and Bernice Singer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0449779. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Irving and Bernice Singer Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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