Michael Singer Foundation
Michael Singer Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Michael Singer Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael Singer Foundation gave $15K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,513
- -52.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -72.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,903
- +71.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $4,332,204
- +137.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Michael Singer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Reef Institute ($7K). Together the top 5 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 82 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Michael Singer Foundation gives
- Giving fell 61% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 71% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2025) to $37K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Reef Institute West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $6,513 |
| Art in the Neighborhood Brattleboro, VT | General Support | $2,000 |
| Community Greening Corp Boca Raton, FL | General Support | $2,000 |
| The Landmark Trust USA Dummerston, VT | General Support | $2,000 |
| Walker Wildlife Films Inc Loxahatchee, FL | General Support | $2,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,332,204 | $2,619,724 | $115,464 | $14,513 | 5 | $86,439 | $1,060,231 | $122,173 |
| 2024 | $1,827,944 | $1,522,395 | $98,506 | $30,500 | 18 | $72,401 | $49,764 | $88,168 |
| 2023 | $495,265 | $100,972 | $55,281 | $35,500 | 20 | $44,827 | $17,602 | $44,742 |
| 2022 | $450,602 | $141,072 | $66,696 | $36,950 | 19 | $57,567 | $77,796 | $38,705 |
| 2021 | $376,226 | $137,051 | $30,668 | $19,000 | 20 | $23,724 | $21,142 | $33,897 |
| 2020 | $274,916 | $2,242 | $34,549 | $22,500 | 18 | — | $8,564 | $26,545 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael Singer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $122K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael Singer Foundation is led by Nancy Crawford, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Crawford
President & Treasurer
Director & V.p. Treasurer → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Bregman
Director
Director & V.p. Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Fogelson
Secretary
Director & V.p. → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael L. Singer (2020–2024) — Director & President · Filing note: Deceased 31424
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Michael Singer Foundation
How much does Michael Singer Foundation give each year?
Michael Singer Foundation gave $15K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $31K across 18 grants.
What is Michael Singer Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael Singer Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,903, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael Singer Foundation give grants?
Michael Singer Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Vermont (28%).
Does Michael Singer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Michael Singer Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Michael Singer Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael Singer Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Reef Institute ($6,513), Art in the Neighborhood ($2,000) and Community Greening Corp ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Michael Singer Foundation?
Michael Singer Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $86K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $122K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Michael Singer Foundation's EIN?
Michael Singer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0830400. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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