Singh Foundation
Singh Foundation is a private foundation based in Short Hills, New Jersey. It reported $86,505 in grants to 11 organizations in 2025.
Singh Foundation at a glance
In short: Singh Foundation gave $87K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $86,505
- +30.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -31.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,864
- +89.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,505
- Total assets
- $100,642
- +22.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (66% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Singh Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7 Taylor Rd, Short Hills, NJ 07078
Phone: (646) 210-1872
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Singh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pingry Corporation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $86K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 57 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 21% to New York, 12% to California, and 1% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Singh Foundation gives
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 137% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $214K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pingry Corporation Basking Ridge, NJ | To further the charity purpose & mission. | $50,000 |
| Coalition Against Trafficking in Women New York, NY | To further the charity purpose & mission. | $10,000 |
| Asia Foundation San Francisco, CA | To further the charity purpose & mission. | $10,000 |
| Chefs for Impact New York, NY | To further the charity purpose & mission. | $5,000 |
| Sikh Academy for Gurmat Education Oakland, NJ | To further the charity purpose & mission. | $3,000 |
| The Cornerstone Day School Cranford, NJ | To further the charity purpose & mission. | $2,505 |
| Glenwood PTO Short Hills, NJ | To further the charity purpose & mission. | $2,000 |
| The Resolution Project New York New York, NY | To further the charity purpose & mission. | $1,000 |
| Finn2Finn Alliance Inc New York City, NY | To further the charity purpose & mission. | $1,000 |
| Apne Aap USA Inc New York City, NY | To further the charity purpose & mission. | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $100,642 | $104,660 | $86,505 | $86,505 | 11 | $86,505 | $4,309 |
| 2024 | $82,487 | $142,626 | $68,532 | $66,545 | 16 | $68,532 | $3,375 |
| 2023 | $8,393 | $192,914 | $215,350 | $214,000 | 11 | $215,350 | $2,569 |
| 2022 | $30,829 | $61,011 | $37,879 | $36,504 | 9 | $37,879 | $1,206 |
| 2021 | $7,697 | $52,547 | $44,850 | $43,000 | 10 | — | $1,306 |
| 2020 | — | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 | 2 | — | $106 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Singh Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its grants include support for organizations working on issues such as the trafficking and sexual exploitation of women and girls: the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women describes its mission as combating these abuses worldwide, while APNE AAP USA says it works to increase choices and rights for at-risk girls and women and to deter the purchase of sex through policy and social change. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $86,505. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $2,505. The largest awards included $50,000 to Pingry Corporation, $10,000 each to the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women and the Asia Foundation, and $5,000 to Chefs for Impact. Other listed grants included $3,000 to Sikh Academy for Gurmat Education, $2,505 to The Cornerstone Day School, and $2,000 to Glenwood PTO.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Deshmeet Singh as president, Deep Singh as secretary, and Robert Russo as treasurer.
Singh Foundation is led by Deshmeet Singh, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deshmeet Singh
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deep Singh
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Russo
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Singh Foundation
How much does Singh Foundation give each year?
Singh Foundation gave $87K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $67K across 16 grants.
What is Singh Foundation's typical grant size?
Singh Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,505, and its average grant was $7,864, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Singh Foundation give grants?
Singh Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (21%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and New York City, NY (2 grants).
Does Singh Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Singh Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To further the charity purpose & mission." (11 grants).
Who are Singh Foundation's largest grantees?
Singh Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Pingry Corporation ($50,000), Coalition Against Trafficking in Women ($10,000) and Asia Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Singh Foundation?
Singh Foundation reported $101K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Singh Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Singh Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Singh Foundation's EIN?
Singh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0710188. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Singh Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Singh 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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Singh Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/singh-foundation-morg_5037431aa0474f4c97008240fe4886b4
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