Epker-Sinha Foundation
Accepts applications
Epker-Sinha Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $375,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$375,000
- Assets$25.1 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $997,000 the year before.
15% 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 | $1.0 million | 14 | $21.8 million |
| 2024 | $997,000 | 12 | $24.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 13 | $25.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr Arthur G Epker III 448 Beacon Street 6, Boston, MA 02115-1002 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 526-8992 |
| What to submit | Application should be in the form of letter |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted throughout the year |
What Epker-Sinha Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $572,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $375,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $76,000 |
| California | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Unrestricted | $375,000 |
| Winsor School | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| The Steppingstone Foundation | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Harvard Business School | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Forest Highlands Foundation | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Stanford University | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Community Rowing | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts Historical Society | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Country Club Employee Education Fund | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| More Than Words | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Ouimet Fun | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Crowns of Courage | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur G Epker III
- Medha Sinha
- Eva J Epker
- Karthic N Epker
Questions people ask
Does Epker-Sinha Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted throughout the year.
How much does Epker-Sinha Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Epker-Sinha Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Arthur G Epker III (Trustee), Medha Sinha (Trustee), Eva J Epker (Trustee) and Karthic N Epker (Trustee).
What does Epker-Sinha Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.