The Gordon and Jenny Singer Foundation
The Gordon and Jenny Singer Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $993K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $838K. Net investment income was $756K.
The Gordon and Jenny Singer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Gordon and Jenny Singer Foundation gave $838K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $168K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $837,577
- -32.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $167,515
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $64,000
- Total assets
- $993,431
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (18% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Gordon and Jenny Singer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fig Branch ($591K). Together the top 5 received $838K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 32 (25%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Gordon and Jenny Singer Foundation gives
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 374% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $838K (2024) to $1.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $838K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fig Branch | For Charitable Purpose of Organization | $591,380 |
| Intend Health Strategies Inc Dedham, MA | For Charitable Purpose of Organization | $150,000 |
| Friends of King's College London New York, NY | For Charitable Purpose of Organization | $64,000 |
| RTM UK | For charitable purpose of organizationfor charitable purpose of organization | $19,322 |
| The Twinning Project Inc | For Charitable Purpose of Organization | $12,875 |
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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 | $993,431 | $761,978 | $867,102 | $837,577 | 5 | $840,769 | $755,645 | $224,887 |
| 2023 | $1,098,555 | $5,265,180 | $1,254,387 | $1,234,837 | 7 | $1,238,037 | $758,830 | $149,282 |
| 2022 | $534,017 | $325,935 | $1,064,290 | $1,054,014 | 5 | $1,057,623 | $319,268 | $103,988 |
| 2021 | $722,372 | $2,000,414 | $1,230,155 | $1,213,030 | 7 | — | — | $77,851 |
| 2020 | $1,445,296 | $1,602,122 | $1,249,466 | $1,183,008 | 8 | — | $1,595,996 | $87,566 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gordon and Jenny Singer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $225K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gordon and Jenny Singer Foundation is led by Gordon Singer, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gordon Singer
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Singer
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Myron Kaplan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 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 The Gordon and Jenny Singer Foundation
How much does The Gordon and Jenny Singer Foundation give each year?
The Gordon and Jenny Singer Foundation gave $838K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 7 grants.
What is The Gordon and Jenny Singer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Gordon and Jenny Singer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $64,000, and its average grant was $167,515, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Gordon and Jenny Singer Foundation give grants?
The Gordon and Jenny Singer Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 18% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New York (8%).
Who are The Gordon and Jenny Singer Foundation's largest grantees?
The Gordon and Jenny Singer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fig Branch ($591,380), Intend Health Strategies Inc ($150,000) and Friends of King's College London ($64,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gordon and Jenny Singer Foundation?
The Gordon and Jenny Singer Foundation reported $993K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $841K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $225K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Gordon and Jenny Singer Foundation's EIN?
The Gordon and Jenny Singer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2010156. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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