Private foundation · EIN 26-0830400 · Wilmington, Vermont · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Michael Singer Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $15K total, median $2,000. 40% of grants stayed in Vermont.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$15K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in VT
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.3M

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Reef InstituteWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral support$6,513
Art in the NeighborhoodBrattleboro, VTGeneral support$2,000
Community Greening CorpBoca Raton, FLGeneral support$2,000
The Landmark Trust USADummerston, VTGeneral support$2,000
Walker Wildlife Films IncLoxahatchee, FLGeneral support$2,000

By state: Florida 3 · Vermont 2

About this foundation

Michael Singer Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Vermont, administered in care of M Singer, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Michael Singer Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Michael Singer Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $15K across 5 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Michael Singer Foundation give?

Florida (3 grants), Vermont (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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