Dan J Epstein Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 26-3807997 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$877K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$13M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,102 and $60,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
63% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julliard School | New York, NY | To further the charitable works of the organization. | $196,399 |
| Ben Brown Gallery | New York, NY | To further the charitable works of the organization. | $115,000 |
| New World Symphony | Miami Beach, FL | To further the charitable works of the organization. | $102,500 |
| Forward Momentum Chicago | Chicago, IL | To further the charitable works of the organization. | $100,000 |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | To further the charitable works of the organization. | $70,000 |
| Holocaust Museum of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | To further the charitable works of the organization. | $60,000 |
| Alas-Wings | Chicago, IL | To further the charitable works of the organization. | $30,750 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | To further the charitable works of the organization. | $30,000 |
| NY STEM Cell Foundation | New York, NY | To further the charitable works of the organization. | $30,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | To further the charitable works of the organization. | $25,709 |
| The New School NYC | New York, NY | To further the charitable works of the organization. | $25,000 |
| Hyde Park Arts Center | Chicago, IL | To further the charitable works of the organization. | $20,000 |
| UC Santa Cruz Foundation | Santa Cruz, CA | To further the charitable works of the organization. | $20,000 |
| New World Kitchen | New York, NY | To further the charitable works of the organization. | $10,422 |
| Aclu | Chicago, IL | To further the charitable works of the organization. | $10,000 |
| Wdcb Radio | Glen Ellyn, IL | To further the charitable works of the organization. | $10,000 |
| American Independent Foundation | Washington, DC | To further the charitable works of the organization. | $5,102 |
| American Composers Forum | Saint Paul, MN | To further the charitable works of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Children's Cancer Research Fund | Minneapolis, MN | To further the charitable works of the organization. | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Emergency Foundation | Raleigh, NC | To further the charitable works of the organization. | $5,000 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | Glencoe, IL | To further the charitable works of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Foundation | New York, NY | To further the charitable works of the organization. | $527 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $877,409 | 22 |
| 2023 | $818,753 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533089349101453
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3807997
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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