Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $166,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $40,000. 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$166,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was down from $169,500 the year before.
8% of its 2024 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 | $169,500 | 27 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $166,000 | 26 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
Lester and Phyllis 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 Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $99,000 |
| Washington | 11 | $53,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston Land Trust Inc | General Support Environmental & Historic Preservation | $40,000 |
| Asian Counseling and Referral Services | General Support Public Health | $10,000 |
| Wing Luke Museum | General Support Fine and Decorative Arts | $10,000 |
| Hudson River Watershed Alliance | General Support Environmental Conservation | $10,000 |
| Maya Gold Foundation | General Support Community Character | $10,000 |
| Living Traditions | Restricted to Monas and Brooklyn Folk Festival Projects Performing Arts | $7,500 |
| Threadhead Cultural Foundation | Restricted to Sarah Quintana Project Performing Arts | $5,000 |
| Land Trust Alliance | General support Environmental conservation | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County | Restricted to the Y Farm Project Public Health | $5,000 |
| Friends of Historic Kingston | General Support Historic Preservation | $5,000 |
| Greenwich Village Preservation | General Support Historic Preservation | $5,000 |
| Scenic Hudson | General Support Environmental Condervatiom | $5,000 |
| Riverkeeper | General Support Environmental Conservation | $5,000 |
| Seattle Art Museum | General Support Fine and Decorative Arts | $4,000 |
| Jack Straw Foundation | General Support Performimg Arts | $4,000 |
| Seattle Repertory Theatre | General Support Performing Arts | $4,000 |
| Seattle Theatre Group | General Support Performing Arts | $4,000 |
| A Contemporary Theatre | General Support Performing Arts | $4,000 |
| Bikeworks Seattle | General Support Public Health | $4,000 |
| Spectrum Dance Theatre | General Support Performing Arts | $4,000 |
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival | General Support Performing Arts | $4,000 |
| Rondout Esopus Land Conservancy | Restricted to Speak to the Earth Program Environmental Conservation | $3,000 |
| Intiman Theatre | General Support Performimg Arts | $2,500 |
| Amy Yee Tennis Foundation | General Support Performing Arts | $2,500 |
| Woodstock Land Conservancy | General Support Environmental Conservation | $2,500 |
| Wallkill Valley Land Trust | General Support Environmental Conservation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kevin McEvoy
- Barbara Epstein
- Gary Epstein
Questions people ask
Does Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc give?
$166,000 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kevin McEvoy (President), Barbara Epstein (Treasurer) and Gary Epstein (Director).
What does Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and health.