The Herbert & Nell Singer Foundation Inc
The Herbert & Nell Singer Foundation Inc is a private foundation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, based in Wilmington, Delaware. The foundation has been tax-exempt since April 1983.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$60.9M
+5.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.3M
+83.7% YoY
Grant Count
51
-15.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$142K
+116.2% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants across multiple focus areas. Recent grant activity demonstrates significant philanthropic commitments, including a $500,000 grant to New Covenant House and a $50,000 grant to SPEF. The foundation has also made substantial endowment gifts, including a $3 million endowment gift to support fellows at Columbia Law School.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends to organizations in Connecticut (including Stamford), New York, and other regions across the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $57.7 million
- Total Revenue: $3.37 million
- Total Expenses: $4.78 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $60,903,594 | $57,666,837 | $59,077,805 |
| Revenue | $11,565,213 | $3,373,936 | $2,572,954 |
| Expenses | $8,328,456 | $4,784,904 | $4,535,956 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,791,446 | $4,327,435 | $4,074,725 |
| Net Investment Income | $11,163,803 | $2,968,275 | $2,145,717 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,607,706 | $3,550,036 | $3,598,848 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley Leibowitz | Dir | 1 | — |
| David Sandak | Dir, Sec | 20 | $156,000 |
| Jay H Sandak | Dir, Pres | 20 | $162,500 |
| Mary E Sandak | Dir, Treas | 1 | — |
| Stephen Sandak | Dir | 1 | — |
| Thomas Sandak | Dir | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported various charitable initiatives including healthcare, youth services, and educational institutions. Notable recent grants and pledges include funding for pediatric healthcare facilities and support for educational fellowships at major universities.
The Herbert & Nell Singer Foundation Grants $50,000 To SPEF | Stamford,Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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