Singing Field Foundation Inc
Singing Field Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Waltham, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including clean water, environmental protection, conservation, arts and culture, and animal care.
Singing Field Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Singing Field Foundation Inc gave $275K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state California. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $274,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- Average grant
- $7,419
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $3,645,152
- -5.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (2 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (23% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Singing Field Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1075 Main St 130, Waltham, MA 02451
Phone: (603) 298-8644
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Singing Field Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Clean Water Fund ($25K). Together the top 10 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
156 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 156 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in several states. The largest shares went to California (23%), the District of Columbia (17%), New York (12%), New Hampshire (11%), and Massachusetts (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Singing Field Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 37 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $6K repeat.
- Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 152% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $275K (2024) to $464K (2020). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Water Fund Washington, DC | General Support Grant | $25,000 |
| The Sierra Club Foundation San Francisco, CA | General Support Grant | $25,000 |
| Yale School for the Environment New Haven, CT | Environmental Fellows Program 2023 | $24,000 |
| Lebanon Opera House Lebanon, NH | General Support Grant | $16,000 |
| Commonweal Bolinas, CA | General Support Grant | $15,000 |
| Indigenous Environmental Network of Turtle Island Bemidji, MN | General Support Grant | $12,500 |
| As You Sow Oakland, CA | Aligning Mission & Investment Education Initiative | $10,000 |
| Bargemusic New York, NY | General Support Grant | $10,000 |
| Confluence Philanthropy New York, NY | General Support Grant | $10,000 |
| Environmental Protection Network Washington, DC | General Support Grant | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,645,152 | $108,292 | $322,029 | $274,500 | 37 | $283,056 | $72,773 | $185,660 |
| 2023 | $3,858,889 | $101,411 | $37,734 | — | — | $5,613 | $96,263 | $189,706 |
| 2022 | $3,795,212 | $481,967 | $465,553 | $407,000 | 40 | $408,315 | $402,111 | $221,280 |
| 2021 | $3,778,798 | $663,037 | $460,590 | $412,000 | 37 | — | $622,792 | $214,299 |
| 2020 | $3,576,351 | $525,732 | $521,852 | $463,966 | 42 | — | $234,080 | $204,843 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Singing Field Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $186K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Clean Water Fund says its work promotes clean, safe, and affordable water; Commonweal describes activities related to individual and public health and the global environment; and As You Sow says it promotes environmental and social corporate responsibility. Other supported organizations include arts and cultural groups such as Bargemusic, whose stated purpose includes presenting chamber music concerts, and Yankee Golden Retriever Rescue, which provides care, shelter, and adoption services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $274,500. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $6,000. The largest reported grants included $25,000 each to Clean Water Fund and The Sierra Club Foundation, and $24,000 to Yale School for the Environment for its Environmental Fellows Program 2023. Other notable grants included $16,000 to Lebanon Opera House and $15,000 to Commonweal.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan A. Scott as president, treasurer, and director. Other listed directors are Kathryn S. Scott, Barbara Wagner, Peter Dunlap-Shohl, and Deborah J. Scott. Janet Bush is listed as secretary.
Singing Field Foundation Inc is led by Jonathan A. Scott, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan A. Scott
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Wagner
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah J. Scott
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn S. Scott
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Dunlap-Shohl
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janet Bush
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Singing Field Foundation Inc
How much does Singing Field Foundation Inc give each year?
Singing Field Foundation Inc gave $275K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Singing Field Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Singing Field Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $7,419, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Singing Field Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does Singing Field Foundation Inc give grants?
Singing Field Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (6 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Rochester, NY (2 grants).
Does Singing Field Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Singing Field Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (34 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Singing Field Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Singing Field Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Clean Water Fund ($25,000), The Sierra Club Foundation ($25,000) and Yale School for the Environment ($24,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Singing Field Foundation Inc?
Singing Field Foundation Inc reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $283K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $186K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Singing Field Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Singing Field Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
What is Singing Field Foundation Inc's EIN?
Singing Field Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3425998. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Singing Field Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Singing Field Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/singing-field-foundation-inc-morg_88057857f7ce4d81a66ca3ee7284cbd0
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