Robert L Epstein Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert L Epstein Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $501,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $163,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$501,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$163,000
- Assets$712,584
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was up from $202,784 the year before.
59% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $202,784 | 18 | $694,798 |
| 2024 | $501,500 | 18 | $712,584 |
How to apply
Robert L 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.
What Robert L Epstein Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 15 | $323,500 |
| Florida | 2 | $168,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Raymond F Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Inc | To enhance the quality of life in palm beach county by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international performing artsts and companies of the highest quality | $163,000 |
| University of Massachusetts - Amherst | To support undergraduate students in good academic standing in the isenberg school of management | $67,000 |
| University of Massachusetts - Boston | To support the academic success and personal development of students by providing excellent care in welcoming and inclusive environments | $50,000 |
| University of Massachusetts - Hillel | To empower students through the vitality of jewish life to cultivate purposeful, healthy lives and relationships that better our community and world | $50,000 |
| The Wonderfund | To provide comfort and dignity to children in traumatic situations and enrich childhoods that have been impacted by abuse and neglect | $35,000 |
| University of Massachusetts - Amherst | To support the chancellor's inauguration | $33,000 |
| Cape Cod Hospital | To coordinate and deliver the highest quality, accessible healthcare to all cape cod residents and visitors | $25,000 |
| Temple Beth Elohim | To find wholeness, fulfillment, and peace for ourselves, israel, and our world | $25,000 |
| John F Kennedy Library Foundation | To support the work of the john f. Kennedy presidential library and museum | $15,000 |
| The Rashi School | To cultivate a student population that reflects the richness and diversity of the greater boston jewish community | $10,000 |
| The Wooster School | To prepare young people for fulfillment, happiness, and success in life through the rigorous and health development of intellect, conscience, body, and spirit | $10,000 |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | To provide a broad range of health and wellness services to residents and visitorss of our island | $7,000 |
| Insight Through Education Inc | To inspire and educate, encourage kindness, acceptance and respect for all, using lessons learned from the holocaust and genocides worldwide, to recognize and oppose antisemitism, hatred and bigotry | $5,000 |
| Falmouth Jewish Congregation | To provide a place that meets the needs of the jewish community on the upper cape and beyond for worship, celebration, lifelong learning and social action | $3,500 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation | To find cures for crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases | $1,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod | To partner with under-resourced families to provide their children with transformational, one-to-one professionally-supported relationships with caring adult mentors, so that their children will thrive | $1,000 |
| Friends of Dana-Farber | To fund powerful cancer research and patient care programs at dana-farber | $500 |
| Temple Beth Avodah | To foster a vibrant and inclusive jewish community | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert L Epstein
- Douglas M Epstein
- Michael J Epstein
Questions people ask
Does Robert L Epstein Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert L Epstein Family Foundation give?
$501,500 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Robert L Epstein Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert L Epstein (Trustee), Douglas M Epstein (Trustee) and Michael J Epstein (Trustee).
What does Robert L Epstein Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.