Louis P Singer Fund Inc

PORTSMOUTH, NH EIN: 13-6077788

Arts and culture Museums Art museums Education Philanthropy

Louis P Singer Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The organization has been tax-exempt since January 1963 and operates as a grantmaking foundation supporting various charitable causes.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.1M

-0.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$286K

-1.4% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

-1.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Louis P Singer Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $142K 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 focuses include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Journalism
Arts and Creative Writing
Historic Buildings
Inmate Support
Veterinary Services
Heart & Circulatory System Diseases & Disorders

Grantmaking

The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.

Grant Range

$3,000–$60,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily directs grants to organizations in:

Colorado
New York
Florida
New Hampshire (local giving)

Grant Distribution by State

Colorado $1.7M (92%)

New York $106K (6%)

Virginia $25K (1%)

Florida $7K (0%)

Utah $6K (0%)

District of Columbia $3K (0%)

Connecticut $3K (0%)

Hawaii $2K (0%)

+8 more states

States

Alabama Arizona California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Hawaii Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota Missouri New York Oregon Utah Virginia

Cities

Albert LeaArlingtonBerkeleyBostonBoulderBridgehamptonBridgeportBroomfieldCambridgeCentennialDenverDurangoEugeneFort CollinsGreat BarringtonHagerstownHonoluluKanabKeenesburgLafayette

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total assets: $1,113,874
Total giving (2024): $285,500–$286,000
Giving rate: 25.6% of assets
Tax return type: Form 990PF
Most recent filing: 2024

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$1,113,874	$1,119,004	$1,046,705
Revenue	$1,142,627	$1,053,390	$2,327,023
Expenses	$314,128	$347,979	$980,938
Qualifying Distributions	$285,500	$289,500	$972,500
Net Investment Income	$280,230	$397,789	$1,324,712
Distributable Amount	$141,531	$103,985	$82,169

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

160 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains ($50,000), Colorado MahlerFest ($35,000), Boulder County Latina League ($30,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Boulder County Latina League Boulder, CO	To further organization's goals	$30,000
Boulder Housing Partners Foundation Boulder, CO	To further organization's goals	$30,000
Boulder County Audubon Society Boulder, CO	To further organization's goals	$10,000
Boulder JCC Boulder, CO	To further organization's goals	$3,000
Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition Denver, CO	To further organization's goals	$10,000
Colorado Public Radio Denver, CO	To further organization's goals	$10,000
Colorado MahlerFest Boulder, CO	To further organization's goals	$35,000
Dairy Arts Center Boulder, CO	To further organization's goals	$10,000
Emergency Family Assistance Association Boulder, CO	To further organization's goals	$10,000
Longmont Symphony Orchestra Longmont, CO	To further organization's goals	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Midge A Korczak	President	10	—
Leslie S Lomas	Vice President	10	—
PETER TIMMINS	TREASURER	5	—
AYAL KORCZAK	SECRETARY	5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Arts and culture Museums Art museums Education Philanthropy

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Louis P Singer Fund Inc fund?

The foundation's primary funding focuses include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Journalism • Arts and Creative Writing • Historic Buildings • Inmate Support • Veterinary Services • Heart & Circulatory System Diseases & Disorders

How do I apply for a grant from Louis P Singer Fund Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Total annual giving: $285,500–$286,000 • Number of grants: 21 (most recent filing) • Grant range: $3,000–$60,000 • Median grant amount: $10,000 **Application Policy:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.

Where does Louis P Singer Fund Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily directs grants to organizations in: • Colorado • New York • Florida • New Hampshire (local giving)

What size grants does Louis P Singer Fund Inc award?

In 2024, Louis P Singer Fund Inc awarded 21 grants totaling $286K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Louis P Singer Fund Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Louis P Singer Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $142K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.