The Paul and Emily Singer Family
The Paul and Emily Singer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Owings Mills, Maryland. Founded in 2008, it provides charitable funding in areas including education, culture, environmental conservation, humanitarian issues, and animal concerns.
The Paul and Emily Singer Family at a glance
In short: The Paul and Emily Singer Family gave $187K across 67 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Maryland. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $186,634
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 67
- -2.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,786
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,025
- Total assets
- $2,666,163
- +0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (10 of 67, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Paul and Emily Singer Family
- 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. Its website says annual and multiyear grants generally require board approval. It reviews only one request per organization within a twelve-month period, and organizations funded continuously for three years or more may be asked to pause applying for a year or more. It does not process requests for individuals, brick-and-mortar projects, endowments, or other foundations. Eligible organizations must have the specified public-charity tax status. The website encourages advance inquiries about fit with current priorities.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10461 Mill Run Circle Ste 910, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Phone: (443) 463-5623
Website: https://singerff.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Paul and Emily Singer Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Palm Beach ($35K). Together the top 10 received $112K.
Grant Size Distribution
346 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 345 grants of 346 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it primarily supports projects in the Mid-Atlantic United States; requests for other areas require board approval in advance of commitment. In 2025, 30% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 22% to Florida, 17% to New York, 8% to Washington, D.C., and 8% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Paul and Emily Singer Family open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 67 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $152K (2021) to $213K (2023). In 2025 it made 67 grants totaling $187K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | To Support the Organization's Programs. | $35,144 |
| Jewish Natiuonal Fund New York, NY | To Support the Organization's Programs. | $18,000 |
| Weekend Backpacks for Homeless Kids Baltimore, MD | To Support the Organization's Programs. | $15,000 |
| Kellman Brown Academy Voorhees Township, NJ | To Support the Organization's Programs. | $10,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Washington, DC | To Support the Organization's Programs. | $7,500 |
| Irvine Nature Center Owings Mills, MD | To Support the Organization's Programs. | $6,000 |
| Avda - Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse Houston, TX | To Support the Organization's Programs. | $5,000 |
| Brigance Brigade Foundation Owings Mills, MD | To Support the Organization's Programs. | $5,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Annapolis, MD | To Support the Preservation of the Bay | $5,000 |
| Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | To Support the Organization's Programs. | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,666,163 | $261,110 | $247,519 | $186,634 | 67 | $216,634 | $232,198 | $215,706 |
| 2024 | $2,651,652 | $233,062 | $262,723 | $191,269 | 69 | $221,269 | $92,712 | $173,539 |
| 2023 | $2,681,313 | $268,422 | $286,069 | $213,030 | 67 | $243,030 | $78,226 | $155,567 |
| 2022 | $2,698,960 | $329,488 | $216,016 | $152,750 | 72 | $179,750 | $147,722 | $154,343 |
| 2021 | $2,585,488 | $436,064 | $220,951 | $151,753 | 71 | $178,753 | $293,419 | $162,655 |
| 2020 | $2,369,226 | $204,342 | $218,662 | $154,212 | 63 | — | $22,489 | $140,588 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Paul and Emily Singer Family reported a distributable amount of $216K 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 stated mission is to fund organizations, causes, or individuals selected by its trustees and advisors over a multigenerational timeframe. Its website identifies five broad categories: arts and culture, education, environmental conservation, humanitarian issues, and animal concerns. Its stated giving priorities emphasize education, culture, humanitarian missions, and animal rights; requests outside those areas require unanimous board approval.
The foundation’s 2025 grants included organizations whose own missions illustrate the range of its grantees. Kellman Brown Academy says it seeks to empower children through academic excellence, Jewish values, and personal growth. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation says its mission is to save the Bay. World Central Kitchen describes its work as providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Brigance Brigade Foundation says it supports people living with ALS and their families through equipment, guidance, and support services. Other 2025 grantees included Drexel University, which describes its work as advancing knowledge and society; Philabundance, which works to drive hunger from its communities; and Mazzoni Center, which provides health and wellness services in an LGBTQ-focused environment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 67 grants totaling $186,634. Grants ranged from $200 to $35,144, with a median of $1,025. The largest grants included $35,144 to Jewish Federation of Palm Beach, $18,000 to Jewish National Fund, $15,000 to Weekend Backpacks for Homeless Kids, and $10,000 to Kellman Brown Academy. Other notable grants included $7,500 to the United States Holocaust Memorial, $6,000 to Irvine Nature Center, and $5,000 each to AVDA – Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, Brigance Brigade Foundation, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Drexel University, Friends of the Israel Defense Force, and Pasadena Humane. The listed purposes were generally to support the recipient organizations’ programs; the Chesapeake Bay Foundation grant was for preservation of the Bay.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul N. Singer as director and co-founder; Emily S. Singer as co-founder; Laura Singer Walters as ambassador-trustee; Brian Singer as administrator-trustee; and Joy Singer and Richard Walters as trustees. The foundation says its board of trustees consists of family members and that an advisory council is made up of the founders’ children’s spouses.
The Paul and Emily Singer Family's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Singer
Administrator-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2020) → $18K (2025)
Laura Singer Walters
Ambassador-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Joy Singer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul N. Singer
Director Co-Founder
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Walters
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily S. Singer
Co-Founder
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $18K, to Brian Singer (Administrator-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Paul and Emily Singer Family
How much does The Paul and Emily Singer Family give each year?
The Paul and Emily Singer Family gave $187K across 67 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $191K across 69 grants.
What is The Paul and Emily Singer Family's typical grant size?
The Paul and Emily Singer Family's median grant in 2025 was $1,025, and its average grant was $2,786, across 67 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Paul and Emily Singer Family that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Paul and Emily Singer Family give grants?
The Paul and Emily Singer Family's top state is Maryland, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (22%) and New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (11 grants), Philadelphia, PA (7 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Owings Mills, MD (5 grants).
Does The Paul and Emily Singer Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 67 grants with a stated purpose on The Paul and Emily Singer Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization's Programs." (65 grants).
Who are The Paul and Emily Singer Family's largest grantees?
The Paul and Emily Singer Family's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Palm Beach ($35,144), Jewish Natiuonal Fund ($18,000) and Weekend Backpacks for Homeless Kids ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Paul and Emily Singer Family?
The Paul and Emily Singer Family reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $217K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $216K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Paul and Emily Singer Family fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to fund organizations, causes, or individuals selected by its trustees and advisors over a multigenerational timeframe. Its website identifies five broad categories: arts and culture, education, environmental conservation, humanitarian issues, and animal concerns. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Paul and Emily Singer Family?
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 The Paul and Emily Singer Family's EIN?
The Paul and Emily Singer Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3875584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Paul and Emily Singer Family 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 12, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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