David and Geri Epstein Private Foundation Dated
Invitation OnlyWestport, Connecticut · EIN 20-1069019 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1M
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$33.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
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
46% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | General support | $250,000 |
| Connecticut Children's Foundation | Hartford, CT | General support | $185,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | General support | $125,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Winstonsalem, NC | General support | $100,000 |
| Achievement First Bridgeport Academy | New Haven, CT | General support | $50,000 |
| Birdies for Charity First Tee -Ct | Cromwell, CT | General support | $50,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Owasso, OK | General support | $50,000 |
| Lafayette College | Easton, PA | General support | $50,000 |
| Staples Tuition Grants | Westport, CT | General support | $50,000 |
| Connecticut Science Center | Hartford, CT | General support | $25,000 |
| Horizons Bridgeport | Bridgeport, CT | General support | $25,000 |
| Levitt Pavilion | Westport, CT | General support | $25,000 |
| There Goes My Hero Foundation | Bel Air, MD | General support | $25,000 |
| Read to Grow | Branford, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| Humanity for Freedom Foundation | Arlington, VA | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,025,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $995,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349101146
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1069019
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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