Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc
New York, NY, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
82-1912764
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based engagement and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation awarded a total of $166,000 across 30 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Kingston Land Trust Inc
Kingston, NY
$214K
24%

ASIAN COUNSELING AND REFERRAL SERVICE
Seattle, WA
$50K
6%

HUDSON RIVER WATERSHED ALLIANCE INC
Delmar, NY
$50K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
26
Median 1st year grant
$4K
Median 2nd year grant
$4K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc?
No. Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc give?
Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Washington, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $4,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc make each year?
In 2024, Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $166 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc fund recently?
In 2024, Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include Kingston Land Trust Inc, ASIAN COUNSELING AND REFERRAL SERVICE, and HUDSON RIVER WATERSHED ALLIANCE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc?
Lester and Phyllis Epstein Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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