William E Singer and Clarissa Fern Singer
William E Singer and Clarissa Fern Singer is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $115K. Net investment income was $140K.
William E Singer and Clarissa Fern Singer at a glance
In short: William E Singer and Clarissa Fern Singer gave $115K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $115K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $115,250
- +10.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $115,250
- +10.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $115,250
- Total assets
- $2,140,927
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who William E Singer and Clarissa Fern Singer funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wood County Hospital ($115K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How William E Singer and Clarissa Fern Singer gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $104K (2024) to $135K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wood County Hospital Bowling Green, OH | Annual Fund | $115,250 |
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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 | $2,140,927 | $168,996 | $153,754 | $115,250 | 1 | $121,921 | $139,980 | $117,285 |
| 2024 | $2,125,768 | $169,504 | $140,157 | $104,000 | 1 | $109,732 | $140,671 | $111,564 |
| 2023 | $2,096,254 | $105,184 | $137,366 | $105,000 | 1 | $110,359 | $69,010 | $101,410 |
| 2022 | $2,128,739 | $-146,720 | $189,167 | $135,000 | 1 | $140,308 | $13,558 | $107,885 |
| 2021 | $2,464,885 | $948,988 | $159,094 | $125,000 | 1 | $125,788 | $915,333 | $108,463 |
| 2020 | $1,676,521 | $50,308 | $151,143 | $120,000 | 1 | — | $19,409 | $106,305 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William E Singer and Clarissa Fern Singer reported a distributable amount of $117K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William E Singer and Clarissa Fern Singer's only listed officer is Fifth Third Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fifth Third Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$28K (2020) → $33K (2025)
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 $33K, to Fifth Third Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about William E Singer and Clarissa Fern Singer
How much does William E Singer and Clarissa Fern Singer give each year?
William E Singer and Clarissa Fern Singer gave $115K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $104K across 1 grant.
How large is William E Singer and Clarissa Fern Singer?
William E Singer and Clarissa Fern Singer reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $117K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does William E Singer and Clarissa Fern Singer operate?
William E Singer and Clarissa Fern Singer has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is William E Singer and Clarissa Fern Singer's EIN?
William E Singer and Clarissa Fern Singer's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-6052554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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