The Phyllis & Donald Epstein Foundation
Invitation OnlyWest Hollywood, California · EIN 95-4771371 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$118K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
66% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian-American Council West | Los Angeles, CA | Public support of organization mission | $25,000 |
| Operation Smile | Topeka, KS | Public support of organization mission | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, DC | Public support of organization mission | $15,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Atlanta, GA | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Stanten Island, NY | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | Public support of organization mission | $10,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary | Washington, DC | Public support of organization mission | $5,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | Woodbury, NY | Public support of organization mission | $5,000 |
| United in Harmony | Los Angeles, CA | Public support of organization mission | $5,000 |
| Wags and Walks Adoption Center | Los Angeles, CA | Public support of organization mission | $5,000 |
| Lange Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Public support of organization mission | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $117,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $93,700 | 66 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523159349101817
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4771371
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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