The Singleton Ranch Foundation
The Singleton Ranch Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Monica, California. Its 2025 grants went to organizations in New Mexico and Texas, supporting activities including scholarships, youth services, school equipment, and community programs.
The Singleton Ranch Foundation at a glance
In short: The Singleton Ranch Foundation gave $92K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New Mexico. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $91,940
- -55.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,662
- -25.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $48,080
- +84.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Singleton Ranch Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3019 Wilshire Blvd Unit 208, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Phone: (505) 466-3021
Website: https://singletonfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Singleton Ranch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was NMHSRA Scholarship Fund ($20K). Together the top 10 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 81 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico and 24% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Singleton Ranch Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 47% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $92K (2025) to $205K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NMHSRA Scholarship Fund Portales, NM | Director Match Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| Lake City Youth Center Santa Rosa, NM | At risk teen center - building rent for youth organization | $13,600 |
| Guadaualupe County EXT Service Santa Rosa, NM | Postive Ad & Program Fund | $12,340 |
| WRCA Foundation Armarillo, TX | Scholarships/Harships | $10,000 |
| Clarendon College RFO Clarendon, TX | Computers | $7,000 |
| Clarendon College Ranch Horse Team Clarendon, TX | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Elida Municipal Schools Elida, NM | Football Scoreboard | $5,000 |
| Fort Sumner Little League Fort Sumner, NM | Uniforms & Gear | $5,000 |
| New Mexico Bass Nation Elephant Butte, NM | High School Team Trip | $5,000 |
| NM 4H Foundation Las Cruces, NM | Conference Donation | $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 | $48,080 | $115,657 | $93,621 | $91,940 | 12 | $91,940 | — | $2,918 |
| 2024 | $26,044 | $78 | $209,628 | $204,627 | 20 | $204,627 | — | $3,656 |
| 2023 | $235,594 | $250,206 | $156,872 | $151,635 | 15 | $151,635 | — | $6,983 |
| 2022 | $142,260 | $200,106 | $175,968 | $172,600 | 19 | $172,600 | — | $7,050 |
| 2021 | $118,122 | $9,651 | $129,879 | $124,425 | 15 | $124,425 | $4,197 | $8,408 |
| 2020 | $238,700 | $7,240 | $115,361 | $108,839 | 15 | — | $718 | $14,352 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Singleton Ranch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 12 grants totaling $91,940 in 2025. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. Its largest grant was $20,000 to NMHSRA Scholarship Fund for a director match scholarship fund. Other grants included $13,600 to Lake City Youth Center for building rent for a youth organization, $12,340 to Guadalupe County Extension Service for an “Ad & Program Fund,” and $10,000 to WRCA Foundation for scholarships and hardship support. Additional grants supported computers, scholarships, youth sports equipment, a high school team trip, a conference donation, and an agent award.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are William W. Singleton, President/Treasurer; Christina S. Singleton, Vice President; Connie Mitchell, Secretary; Alex Carone, Vice President of Community Giving; Lucy C. Singleton, Director; and Celene A. Mednick, Director.
The Singleton Ranch Foundation is led by William W. Singleton, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William W. Singleton
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Celene A. Mednick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucy C. Singleton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Carone
Vice President of Community Giving
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina S. Singleton
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connie Mitchell
Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Singleton Ranch Foundation
How much does The Singleton Ranch Foundation give each year?
The Singleton Ranch Foundation gave $92K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $205K across 20 grants.
What is The Singleton Ranch Foundation's typical grant size?
The Singleton Ranch Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,662, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Singleton Ranch Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Singleton Ranch Foundation give grants?
The Singleton Ranch Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Rosa, NM (3 grants), Clarendon, TX (2 grants) and Las Cruces, NM (2 grants).
Does The Singleton Ranch Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Singleton Ranch Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Singleton Ranch Foundation's largest grantees?
The Singleton Ranch Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include NMHSRA Scholarship Fund ($20,000), Lake City Youth Center ($13,600) and Guadaualupe County EXT Service ($12,340), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Singleton Ranch Foundation?
The Singleton Ranch Foundation reported $48K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Singleton Ranch Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Singleton Ranch Foundation's EIN?
The Singleton Ranch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0983603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Singleton Ranch 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 May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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