Jean Estes Epstein Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Jean Estes Epstein Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $310,530 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $88,582 and the largest $99,418. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$310,530
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$88,582
- Largest grant$99,418
- Assets$9.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $305,239 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $398,779 | 4 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $305,239 | 4 | $8.1 million |
| 2025 | $310,530 | 4 | $9.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Hawaii Community Foundation Website 827 Fort Street Mall, Honolulu, HI 96813 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (808) 537-6333 |
| What to submit, restrictions | See footnote enclosed. |
| Deadlines | January 31st |
What Jean Estes Epstein Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $99,418 |
| California | 1 | $91,747 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $85,416 |
| Colorado | 1 | $33,949 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University FBO Kai Greenlee | Scholarship | $99,418 |
| University of Southern California FBO Andrew Paresa | Scholarship | $91,747 |
| Princeton University FBO Tatiana Terese Rillera | Scholarship | $85,416 |
| Colorado School of Mines FBO IRA Mullins | Scholarship | $33,949 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of Hawaii
- Harmon A Brown
Questions people ask
Does Jean Estes Epstein Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: January 31st.
How much does Jean Estes Epstein Charitable Foundation give?
$310,530 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $88,582.
Who runs Jean Estes Epstein Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of Hawaii (Trustee) and Harmon A Brown (Trustee).
What does Jean Estes Epstein Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.