The Singleton Family Foundation
The Singleton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Franklin, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in five states, including organizations working in areas such as conservation, service dogs, animal welfare, and community support.
The Singleton Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Singleton Family Foundation gave $11K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $659.706), top state Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,215
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $660
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $141,733
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Singleton Family Foundation
- 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 filing lists Lee R. Singleton as the contact for how to apply.
- Contact
Application contact: Lee R Singleton
Mailing address: 94 Mastro Dr, Franklin, MA 02038
Phone: (508) 863-1302
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Singleton Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing’s grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (28%), Massachusetts (28%), Maine (25%), New York (13%), and Tennessee (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Singleton Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $9K (2020) to $16K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 17 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $11,215 |
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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 | $141,733 | $7,933 | $14,857 | $11,215 | 17 | $12,965 | $6,099 | $15,347 |
| 2023 | $148,657 | $8,958 | $13,221 | $10,750 | 16 | $11,825 | $7,855 | $13,165 |
| 2022 | $152,426 | $10,878 | $15,950 | $15,950 | 14 | $15,950 | $10,878 | $12,712 |
| 2021 | $156,548 | $52 | $9,133 | $9,100 | 14 | $9,100 | $3,042 | $13,452 |
| 2020 | $165,483 | $7,650 | $8,999 | $8,975 | 15 | — | $7,626 | $8,918 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Singleton Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K 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 included support for environmental programs, soldiers, animals, and general support. The Forest Society of Maine describes its mission as conserving Maine forestlands for their ecological, economic, cultural, and recreational values. NEADS says its service dogs provide independence, companionship, and connection to people with disabilities. Massachusetts Audubon Society describes its work as protecting Massachusetts nature through education, land conservation, advocacy, research, and habitat stewardship and restoration. These are grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $11,215 across 17 grants. Grants ranged from $100 to $1,615, with a median of $500.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $1,615 to Omena Presbyterian Church and $1,500 to Kirk in the Hills, both for general support; $1,000 each to Restore the North Woods and the Forest Society of Maine for environmental programs; $1,000 to NEADS for soldiers support; and $1,000 each to the Lustgarten Foundation and NRCM for general support. Other listed grants included $550 to International Seaplane Fly-In for general support, $500 each to Team Ruby Hunters Hope Foundation and Hockomock Area YMCA for general support, and $250 each to Fayette County Animal Rescue and Massachusetts Audubon Society for animal support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lee R. Singleton as trustee.
The Singleton Family Foundation is led by Lee R. Singleton, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lee R. Singleton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William D. Singleton Jr. (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 Singleton Family Foundation
How much does The Singleton Family Foundation give each year?
The Singleton Family Foundation gave $11K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 16 grants.
What is The Singleton Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Singleton Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $660, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Singleton Family Foundation give grants?
The Singleton Family Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (28%) and Maine (25%).
Does The Singleton Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 71% of The Singleton Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Singleton Family Foundation?
The Singleton Family Foundation reported $142K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $13K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Singleton Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for environmental programs, soldiers, animals, and general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Singleton Family Foundation?
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 Singleton Family Foundation's EIN?
The Singleton Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2141187. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Singleton Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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