The Barbara Epstein Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Barbara Epstein Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wayland, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $28,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$28,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $773,700 the year before.
24% of its 2024 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 | $773,700 | 40 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 33 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
The Barbara Epstein 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 The Barbara Epstein Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York. It also paid $18,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $363,000 |
| California | 4 | $155,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $96,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $82,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $73,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $43,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $26,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $18,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Brigid Alliance | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| National Dance Institute | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Viva Dance | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Mab Community Services | Msuvorov - 06/12/24 12:10pm worksheet private foundation | $50,000 |
| Jewish Free Loan Association | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Crossroads Community Services | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| City Harvest | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Broadway Cares | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Albany Park Theater Project | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| The Point Foundation | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Afmda - American Friends of Magen David Adom | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Building Bridges Across the River Inc | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $45,000 |
| Hands on Tzedakah | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $38,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $36,000 |
| Chips- Community Help in Park Slope Inc | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| The Farmlink Project | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Migdal Ohr USA | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $28,000 |
| Cosi | Msuvorov - 06/12/24 12:11pm worksheet private foundation | $26,000 |
| Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $26,000 |
| Eastside College Preparatory School | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| The Spaulding Rehabilitation Network | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| University of Illinois College of Medicine | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Families of Freedom Scholarship | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $18,000 |
| American Freinds of Leket Israel | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $18,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $18,000 |
| Brothers and Sisters for Israel | General support of receipent's charitable purpose. | $18,000 |
| Boston Jewish Film Festival | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $12,500 |
| Bbyo International | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Foster Foundation | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Camp Jori | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Crohn S and Colitis Foundation | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Wounded Veterans Relief Fund | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Green Bronx Machine | General support of receipent's charitable purpose | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lewis Epstein
- Jodi Epstein
- Michelle Kleinert Bader
- Rebecca Hirsh
Questions people ask
Does The Barbara Epstein Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Barbara Epstein Foundation Inc give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $28,000.
Who runs The Barbara Epstein Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Lewis Epstein (President), Jodi Epstein (Treasurer), Michelle Kleinert Bader (V President) and Rebecca Hirsh (Director).
What does The Barbara Epstein Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and education.