Diana and Michael David Epstein Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Diana and Michael David Epstein Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rockville, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $287,994 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $1,800 and the largest $62,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$287,994
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$1,800
- Largest grant$62,500
- Assets$84,306
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was down from $320,669 the year before.
18% 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 | $441,950 | 44 | $224,334 |
| 2024 | $320,669 | 46 | $4,620 |
| 2025 | $287,994 | 49 | $84,306 |
How to apply
Diana and Michael David Epstein Family Foundation Inc 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.
What Diana and Michael David Epstein Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 20 | $169,144 |
| New York | 11 | $46,550 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $36,300 |
| Florida | 4 | $16,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $7,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland Hillel Capital Campaign | Charitable | $62,500 |
| Momentum Unlimited | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Ramazkj | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Chabad-Lubavitch Maryland Region | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Beth Sholom Congregation and Talmud Torah | Charitable | $15,815 |
| Ezer Mizion | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Friends of Cancer Research | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Suburban Hospital Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Foundation for Independent Living | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Chabad House at Tufts University | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Jewish Policy Center | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy | Charitable | $7,304 |
| American Friends of Lubavitch | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Chabad Shul of Potomac | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Defense of Democracies | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Gift of Life Marrow Registry | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Heifetz International Music Institute at Mary Baldwin Univ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| JCRC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jewish Institute for National Security of America | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Institute for A Secure America | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Orgs Fund | Charitable | $2,500 |
| East 77th Street Synagogue Congregation B'nai Israel | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Yeshiva of Greater Washington | Charitable | $2,500 |
| American Friends of Shalva | Charitable | $1,800 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Imadi | Charitable | $1,525 |
| Aish Center of Greater Washington | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Alef Bet Montessori School | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Endowment for Middle East Truth | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Force | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hebrew Institute of Riverdale the Bayit | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Jems Academy | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Jewish Social Service Agency | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Kol Hanearim Inc | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Operation Embrace | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sharsheret | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sulam | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Investigative Project on Terrorism Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael David Epstein
- Diana Ely Epstein
- Samantha Epstein
- Jonathan Rubenstein
- Neil Gurvitch
Questions people ask
Does Diana and Michael David Epstein Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Diana and Michael David Epstein Family Foundation Inc give?
$287,994 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $1,800.
Who runs Diana and Michael David Epstein Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael David Epstein (Pres & Treas), Diana Ely Epstein (Vp/Secretary), Samantha Epstein (Asst Secreta) and Jonathan Rubenstein (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Diana and Michael David Epstein Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.