Epstein Philanthropies

EIN 13-2902852 · NY

Invitation only Typical grant ~$35K Funds in NY, DC
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Epstein Philanthropies based in NY paid 43 grants totaling $1.8M to 43 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $100K, with a median of $35K. Its largest recipients included UJA FEDERATION OF NEW YORK, ANTI DEFAMATION LEAGUE, and AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$18,062,589
Giving (latest yr)
$1,800,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
43
Median grant
$35K
Recipients
43
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Uja Federation of New York$100,000
  • Anti Defamation League$95,000
  • American Jewish World Service$90,000
  • American Museum of Natural History$85,000
  • American Civil Liberties Union$75,000

Where grants went

  • New York$1,770,000 · 42 grants
  • District of Columbia$30,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (43)

Uja Federation of New York
New York, NY
General Purposes
$100,000
Anti Defamation League
New York, NY
General Purposes
$95,000
American Jewish World Service
New York, NY
General Purposes
$90,000
American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY
General Purposes
$85,000
Visiting Nurse Services of New York
New York, NY
General Purposes
$75,000
American Civil Liberties Union
New York, NY
General Purposes
$75,000
Metropolitan Opera
New York, NY
General Purposes
$70,000
Women IN Need
New York, NY
General Purposes
$65,000
Wnet New York Public Media
New York, NY
General Purposes
$60,000
City Meals on Wheels
New York, NY
General Purposes
$60,000
The New York Public Library
New York, NY
General Purposes
$60,000
Food Bank for New York City
New York, NY
General Purposes
$60,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Epstein Philanthropies does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Epstein Philanthropies reported 43 itemized grants totaling $1.8M. Individual grants ranged from $5K to $100K (median $35K).

Recent recipients include UJA FEDERATION OF NEW YORK, ANTI DEFAMATION LEAGUE, AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE, among 43 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Epstein Philanthropies is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Epstein Philanthropies gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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