Herbert M. Singer (1907–1996) was a highly influential American attorney, corporate executive, and Jewish communal leader. A graduate of Columbia University, he rose to prominence in the legal and business sectors, notably serving as the Chairman of the Executive Committee for PepsiCo, Inc. for several decades. His legal career was marked early on by the landmark 'corporate opportunity' case involving Pepsi-Cola in 1938, which established vital precedents in corporate law. He was the son of Saul Singer, a top executive at the Bank of United States, and was personally involved in the legal fallout following the bank's 1930 collapse, though his initial conviction was later overturned.\n\nSinger is perhaps best known for his transformative impact on modern philanthropy as the Founding President of the Jewish Communal Fund (JCF) in 1972. Under his 15-year tenure, he pioneered the donor-advised fund model within the Jewish community, creating a structured vehicle for charitable giving that has since facilitated billions of dollars in grants. His legacy continues through the Herbert and Nell Singer Foundation, which provides significant support for medical research, Jewish education, and social services. He remained a central figure in New York's philanthropic networks until his death in 1996.