Private foundation · EIN 26-3807997 · Chicago, Illinois · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dan J Epstein Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $877K total, median $23K. 36% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$877K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in IL
36%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.6M

Grants paid in 2024

22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Julliard SchoolNew York, NYTo further the charitable works of the organization.$196K
Ben Brown GalleryNew York, NYTo further the charitable works of the organization.$115K
New World SymphonyMiami Beach, FLTo further the charitable works of the organization.$103K
Forward Momentum ChicagoChicago, ILTo further the charitable works of the organization.$100K
Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJTo further the charitable works of the organization.$70K
Holocaust Museum of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CATo further the charitable works of the organization.$60K
Alas-WingsChicago, ILTo further the charitable works of the organization.$31K
Jewish United FundChicago, ILTo further the charitable works of the organization.$30K
Ny STEM Cell FoundationNew York, NYTo further the charitable works of the organization.$30K
Chicago Symphony OrchestraChicago, ILTo further the charitable works of the organization.$26K
The New School NYCNew York, NYTo further the charitable works of the organization.$25K
Hyde Park Arts CenterChicago, ILTo further the charitable works of the organization.$20K
UC Santa Cruz FoundationSanta Cruz, CATo further the charitable works of the organization.$20K
New World KitchenNew York, NYTo further the charitable works of the organization.$10K
ACLUChicago, ILTo further the charitable works of the organization.$10K
Wdcb RadioGlen Ellyn, ILTo further the charitable works of the organization.$10K
American Independent FoundationWashington, DCTo further the charitable works of the organization.$5,102
American Composers ForumSt Paul, MNTo further the charitable works of the organization.$5,000
Children's Cancer Research FundMinneapolis, MNTo further the charitable works of the organization.$5,000
North Carolina Emergency FoundationRaleigh, NCTo further the charitable works of the organization.$5,000
North Shore Congregation IsraelGlencoe, ILTo further the charitable works of the organization.$1,000
Alzheimer's FoundationNew York, NYTo further the charitable works of the organization.$527

By state: New York 6 · Illinois 8 · Florida 1 · California 2 · New Jersey 1 · Minnesota 2

About this foundation

Dan J Epstein Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Dan J Epstein, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Dan J Epstein Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Dan J Epstein Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $877K across 22 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Dan J Epstein Family Foundation give?

New York (6 grants), Illinois (8 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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