Epstein Teicher Philanthropies
Preselected recipients only
Epstein Teicher Philanthropies is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$28.1 million
- New grantees2%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
2% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 44 | $25.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 44 | $27.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 43 | $28.1 million |
How to apply
Epstein Teicher Philanthropies 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Epstein Teicher Philanthropies funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 42 | $1.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation of New York | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | General purposes | $95,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | General purposes | $90,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General purposes | $85,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | General purposes | $75,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Services of New York | General purposes | $75,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | General purposes | $70,000 |
| Women in Need | General purposes | $65,000 |
| City Harvest | General purposes | $60,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | General purposes | $60,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | General purposes | $60,000 |
| The New York Public Library | General purposes | $60,000 |
| Wnet New York Public Media | General purposes | $60,000 |
| Tisch Ms Research Center of New York | General purposes | $55,000 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Columbia University Medical Center Dept of Opthamology | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Safe Horizon | General purposes | $45,000 |
| Wnyc New York Public Radio | General purposes | $45,000 |
| 92nd Street Y | General purposes | $40,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General purposes | $40,000 |
| Bronxworks | General purposes | $35,000 |
| Stanley M Isaacs Neighborhood Center | General purposes | $35,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | General purposes | $35,000 |
| University Settlement | General purposes | $35,000 |
| Alliance for Justice | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Studio in the School | General purposes | $30,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Harlem Educational Activities Fund | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Housing Works | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Museum of Eldridge Street | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Westchester Jewish Community Services | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Chess in the Schools | General purposes | $15,000 |
| East Side House Settlement | General purposes | $15,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Carnegie Hall | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El | General purposes | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jack Stern
- Jane E Heffner
- Adrienne Simpson
Questions people ask
Does Epstein Teicher Philanthropies accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Epstein Teicher Philanthropies give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Epstein Teicher Philanthropies?
Its 2025 filing lists Jack Stern (Treasurer), Jane E Heffner (President) and Adrienne Simpson (Vice President).
What does Epstein Teicher Philanthropies fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.