Gene & Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund
Accepts applications
Gene & Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund is a private foundation in Newtown, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $640,482 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $237,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$640,482
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$237,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $412,900 the year before.
13% 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 | $412,900 | 21 | $406,459 |
| 2024 | $640,482 | 8 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gene Epstein 1238 Wrighstown Road, Newtown, PA 18940 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 968-2200, gboyle@gpboyle.com |
| What to submit | Letter or phone call with details of the request. |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 7 | $630,482 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philabundance | General support | $237,000 |
| Project Home | General support | $200,000 |
| Bucks County Opportunity Council | General support | $170,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Phila | General support | $20,000 |
| Mazon | General support | $10,000 |
| Newtown Rotary Club | General support | $2,500 |
| Bucks County SPCA | General support | $500 |
| Bucks County Blues Society | General support | $482 |
Officers and trustees
- Gene Epstein
- Marlene Epstein
Questions people ask
Does Gene & Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gene & Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund give?
$640,482 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Gene & Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Gene Epstein (Director) and Marlene Epstein (Director).