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Lester And Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is Kevin Mcevoy. It holds total assets of $3.2M. Annual income is reported at $98K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Washington. According to available records, Lester And Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc. has made 141 grants totaling $901K, with a median grant of $4K. The foundation has distributed between $170K and $349K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $349K distributed across 56 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 45 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Washington, District of Columbia, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$6K
Largest Grant
$44K
Based on 30 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Lester And Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 141 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, WA, DC.
Lester And Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $901K across 141 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $50K.
Lester And Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lester And Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Mcevoy | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Barbara Epstein | Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gary Epstein | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3.2M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3.2M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
141
Total Giving
$901K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
45
Most Common Grant
$4K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Land Trust IncGeneral Support Environmental Historic | Kingston, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| Hudson River Watershed AllianceGeneral Support Environmental Conservation | Kingston, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Asian Counseling And Referral ServicesGeneral Support Public Health | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Wing Luke MuseumGenereal Support Fine and Decorative Arts | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| Maya Gold FoundationGeneral Support Community Character | New Paltz, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Living Traditions IncPerforming Arts restricted to Monas Project | Brooklyn, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| RiverkeeperGeneral Support Environmental Conservation | Ossining, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Land Trust AllianceGeneral Support Environmental Conservation | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Reher Center For Immigrant CultureGeneral Support Historic Preservation | Kingston, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Threadhead Cultural FoundationPerforming Arts restricted tp the Sarah Quintana Project | New Orleans, LA | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Historic KingstonGeneral Support Historic Preservation | Kingston, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Kingston And Ulster CountyRestricted to Y Farm Project Public Health | Kingston, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Greenwich Village PreservationGeneral Support Historic Preservation | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Scenic HudsonGeneral Support Environmental Conservation | Poughkeepsie, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Seattle Theatre GroupGenereal Supprt Performing Arts | Seattle, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| Seattle Repertory TheatreGeneral Support Performing Arts | Seattle, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| Jack Straw FoundatioGeneral Supprt Performing Arts | Seattle, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| A Contemporary TheatreGeneral Support Performing Arts | Seattle, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| Bike Works SeattleGeneralSupport Public Health | Seattle, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| Seattle Art MuseumGeneral Support Fine and Decorative Arts | Seattle, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| Spectrum Dance TheatreGeneral Support Performing Arts | Seattle, WA | $4K | 2023 |
| Oregon Shakespeare FestivalGeneral Support Performing Arts | Ashland, OR | $4K | 2023 |
| Rondout Esopus Land ConservancyRestricted to Speak to the Earth Project Environmental Conservation | Accord, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Amy Yee Tennis FoundationGeneral Support Public Health | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Woodstock Land ConservancyGeneral Support Environmental Conservation | Woodstock, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Intiman TheatreGeneral Support Performing Arts | Seattle, WA | $3K | 2023 |
| Wallkill Valley Lkand TrustGeneral Support Environmental Conservation | New Paltz, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Wing Luke Memorial FoundationGen Support Fine and Decorative Arts | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2022 |