Singer Foundation
The mission of the foundation is to distribute funds for charitable purposes in the areas of civic, cultural, health, education and social services
Singer Foundation at a glance
In short: Singer Foundation gave $439K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $73K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $438,500
- +75.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $73,083
- +133.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $28,393,646
- +10.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Singer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Omaha Community Foundation ($354K). Together the top 6 received $439K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 44 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Singer Foundation gives
- Giving grew 78% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2019) to $770K (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $439K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha Community Foundation Omaha, NE | Event, Program, General Operating & Capital Support | $353,500 |
| American Midwest Ballet Omaha, NE | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Phi Delta Theta Foundation Oxford, OH | Capital Campaign | $25,000 |
| Lake Cunningham Development Trust Omaha, NE | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Jesuit Academy Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Omaha Police Foundation Omaha, NE | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,393,646 | $2,020,811 | $615,314 | $438,500 | 6 | $1,021,506 |
| 2024 | $25,762,513 | $1,752,439 | $447,381 | $250,000 | 8 | $752,439 |
| 2023 | $23,173,553 | $1,483,100 | $909,988 | $770,000 | 7 | $447,947 |
| 2022 | $20,558,341 | $1,463,298 | $371,919 | $247,000 | 12 | $439,723 |
| 2021 | $21,024,250 | $1,950,191 | $299,860 | $172,000 | 11 | $937,771 |
| 2020 | $19,332,110 | $5,682,875 | $359,105 | $250,000 | 6 | $675,695 |
| 2019 | $12,810,431 | $5,548,925 | $162,071 | $75,000 | 3 | $534,156 |
About Singer Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Singer Foundation is a public charity, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $28.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $439K. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Singer Foundation is led by Calvin Sisson, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 4 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Calvin Sisson
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2025)
Cl Landen III
Director
Co-Treasurer → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Pirnie
Director
Secretary → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Carlson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Singer
Director
Co-Chairman & Co-Treasurer → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynette Singer
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christi Annin
CFO
Director of Finance → CFO, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Rich Eakin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2025)
Sarah Lopez
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert Singer (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Matt Moore (2019) — Director · Filing note: Thru 11/2014
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Calvin Sisson (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Singer Foundation
How much does Singer Foundation give each year?
Singer Foundation gave $439K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $250K across 8 grants.
What is Singer Foundation's typical grant size?
Singer Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $73,083, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Singer Foundation give grants?
Singer Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Omaha, NE (5 grants).
Does Singer Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Singer Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Singer Foundation's largest grantees?
Singer Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Omaha Community Foundation ($353,500), American Midwest Ballet ($25,000) and Phi Delta Theta Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Singer Foundation?
Singer Foundation reported $28.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is Singer Foundation's EIN?
Singer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1061824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Singer Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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