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Epstein Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Diego, California · EIN 203905090

Epstein Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $467,500 and the largest $627,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $818,150 the year before.

0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2021$2.3 million3$35.9 million
2023$818,1503$28.6 million
2024$1.4 million3$32.7 million

How to apply

Epstein Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Epstein Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California3$1.4 million

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Education
San Diego, CA
To provide support in the field of education and research$627,500
Cultural Centers
San Diego, CA
To provide support for the preservation, conservation, and advancement of various art forms and nature$467,500
Health and Social Support
San Diego, CA
For health and social support to communities$260,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Epstein Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Epstein Family Foundation give?

$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $467,500.

Who runs Epstein Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Daniel Epstein (President), Julie Bronstein (Cfo), Phyllis Epstein (Secretary) and Mark Lipson (Director).

What does Epstein Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.

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