The Paul E Singer Foundation
The Paul E Singer Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 54 grants totaling $200,018,665 to charitable organizations.
The Paul E Singer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Paul E Singer Foundation gave $200.0M across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $3.7M), mostly in Pennsylvania. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,018,665
- +62.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- +22.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,704,049
- +32.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $172,417,068
- -37.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (16 of 54, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (81% 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 The Paul E Singer Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 40 West 57Th Street 26Th Floor, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 896-7635
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Paul E Singer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was JP Morgan Charitable Giving Fund ($161.5M). Together the top 10 received $195.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
237 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 237 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 81% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 17% to recipients in New York. The filing also reports 1% to Washington, DC, and rounded shares of 0% each to Florida and Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Paul E Singer Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 54 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1.7M; repeat grants $4.5M. How we count
Medians: $125K first-time, $65K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 290% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 431% 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 $11.8M (2020) to $200.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $200.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Charitable Giving Fund Jenkintown, PA | For Charitable Purpose of Organization | $161,500,000 |
| The Singer Family Charitable Foundation Wilmington, NY | For Charitable Purpose of Organization | $25,000,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | For Charitable Purpose of Organization | $2,340,000 |
| The Manhattan Institute New York, NY | For Charitable Purpose of Organization | $2,075,000 |
| The Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | For Charitable Purpose of Organization | $1,445,000 |
| Blair House Foundation Washington, DC | For Charitable Purpose of Organization | $1,000,000 |
| Tamid Israel Investment Group Grand Rapids, MI | For Charitable Purpose of Organization | $700,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council of NY New York, NY | For Charitable Purpose of Organization | $602,860 |
| Chabad of Martha's Vineyard Tisbury, MA | For Charitable Purpose of Organization | $575,000 |
| Jewish Leadership Academy Miami, FL | For Charitable Purpose of Organization | $400,000 |
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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 | $172,417,068 | $115,928,576 | $214,863,297 | $200,018,665 | 54 | $188,814,798 | $103,059,072 | $43,844,694 |
| 2023 | $276,351,789 | $53,898,811 | $135,384,018 | $122,864,500 | 44 | $134,169,192 | $53,891,148 | $47,816,715 |
| 2022 | $352,836,996 | $26,633,741 | $85,815,324 | $75,784,950 | 39 | $83,609,400 | $26,623,298 | $51,510,948 |
| 2021 | $412,018,579 | $19,273,091 | $58,472,809 | $51,321,395 | 46 | — | $19,261,281 | $47,702,747 |
| 2020 | $451,224,968 | $3,915,843 | $19,037,199 | $11,754,956 | 54 | — | $3,899,960 | $42,393,957 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Paul E Singer Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43.8M 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
The foundation’s reported direct activities include educational programming related to its mission and a conference about issues affecting the American Jewish community. Its 2024 grantees included organizations focused on Jewish education and community, Israel-related engagement, philanthropy, and public safety. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work, not stated foundation focus areas.
For example, the Jewish Leadership Academy describes its work as developing students for lives of purpose, commitment, and service. TAMID Israel Investment Group says it facilitates experiential education and connections to Israel for emerging professionals. The New York City Police Foundation says it supports programs to prevent violent crime and thwart terrorism, strengthen community relationships, and enhance NYPD wellness and training.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 54 grants totaling $200,018,665. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $161,500,000, with a median of $100,000. The largest grants included $161,500,000 to JP Morgan Charitable Giving Fund and $25,000,000 to The Singer Family Charitable Foundation, both for the charitable purposes of the recipient organizations. Other notable grants were $2,340,000 to UJA Federation of New York, $2,075,000 to The Manhattan Institute, and $1,445,000 to The Birthright Israel Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paul E Singer as director, president, and treasurer; Myron Kaplan as director and secretary; Terry Kassel and Daniel Senor as directors; Daniel Bonner as director and executive director; and Harry Z Cohen as director and head of strategy.
The Paul E Singer Foundation is led by Daniel Bonner, B Director & Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Bonner
B Director & Executive Director
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$582K (2022) → $689K (2024)
Paul E. Singer
A Director, President & Treasurer
A Director, President & Treasurer → A Director & President, 2023
A Director & President → A Director, President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry Z. Cohen
B Director, Director & Head of Strategy
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$318K (2022) → $598K (2024)
Myron Kaplan
B Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Kassel
B Director
B Director → B Director & Managing Director, 2023
B Director & Managing Director → B Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Senor
B Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Joshua Levine (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Anne G. Dickerson (2020–2022) — B Director
- Former: Dan Senor (2020–2021) — B Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $689K, to Daniel Bonner (B Director/Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Paul E Singer Foundation
How much does The Paul E Singer Foundation give each year?
The Paul E Singer Foundation gave $200.0M across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $122.9M across 44 grants.
What is The Paul E Singer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Paul E Singer Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $3,704,049, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Paul E Singer Foundation that year got $1.7M on average.
Where does The Paul E Singer Foundation give grants?
The Paul E Singer Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (30 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Brooklyn, NY (2 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Who are The Paul E Singer Foundation's largest grantees?
The Paul E Singer Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include JP Morgan Charitable Giving Fund ($161,500,000), The Singer Family Charitable Foundation ($25,000,000) and UJA Federation of New York ($2,340,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Paul E Singer Foundation?
The Paul E Singer Foundation reported $172.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $188.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Paul E Singer Foundation fund?
The foundation’s reported direct activities include educational programming related to its mission and a conference about issues affecting the American Jewish community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Paul E Singer Foundation?
The foundation 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 E Singer Foundation's EIN?
The Paul E Singer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2009342. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Paul E Singer 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
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