Diana and Michael David Epstein
Diana and Michael David Epstein is a private foundation based in Rockville, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports 49 charitable grants totaling $287,994 to organizations in Maryland and other states.
Diana and Michael David Epstein at a glance
In short: Diana and Michael David Epstein gave $288K across 49 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Maryland. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $287,994
- -10.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 49
- +6.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,877
- -15.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $84,306
- +1724.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (7 of 49, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Diana and Michael David Epstein
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5410 Edson Lane, Rockville, MD 20852
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Diana and Michael David Epstein funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Maryland ($63K). Together the top 10 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
230 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 220 grants of 230 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Maryland recipients received 59% of grant dollars, followed by New York at 16%, the District of Columbia at 13%, Florida at 6%, and Virginia at 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Diana and Michael David Epstein open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 49 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 43% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $288K (2025) to $650K (2020). In 2025 it made 49 grants totaling $288K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland College Park, MD | Charitable | $62,500 |
| Momentum Unlimited Rockville, MD | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Ramazkj New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Chabad-Lubavitch Maryland Region Potomac, MD | Charitable | $17,000 |
| Beth Sholom Congregation and Potomac, MD | Charitable | $15,815 |
| Ezer Mizion Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Friends of Cancer Research Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Suburban Hospital Foundation Bethesda, MD | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Foundation for Coconut Creek, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Jewish Federation of Greater North Bethesda, MD | Charitable | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $84,306 | $375,186 | $295,089 | $287,994 | 49 | $287,994 | — | $2,543 |
| 2024 | $4,620 | $108,422 | $327,764 | $320,669 | 46 | $320,669 | $1,327 | $8,934 |
| 2023 | $224,334 | $63,430 | $460,725 | $441,950 | 44 | $441,950 | — | $25,418 |
| 2022 | $623,629 | $303,189 | $513,430 | $506,300 | 52 | $506,300 | — | $36,340 |
| 2021 | $836,570 | $750,057 | $406,057 | $405,435 | 39 | $405,435 | — | $24,177 |
| 2020 | $492,570 | $501,051 | $656,732 | $650,450 | 39 | — | — | $26,938 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Diana and Michael David Epstein reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a university, congregations and Jewish organizations, a hospital foundation, and organizations working in areas such as cancer research and cellular therapy.
Grantee descriptions provide examples of their work. Suburban Hospital Foundation says it raises and distributes gifts in support of Suburban Hospital’s programs and priorities. Friends of Cancer Research describes its work as bringing together healthcare-sector partners to advance science, policy, and regulation and speed treatments to patients. Ezer Mizion says it facilitates stem cell transplants and provides grants to support people facing medical or mental health challenges. Melvin J. Berman Hebrew Academy describes itself as an Orthodox day school providing Jewish and secular education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 49 grants totaling $287,994. Grants ranged from $250 to $62,500, with a median of $1,800. Larger grants included $62,500 to the University of Maryland in College Park; $25,000 each to Momentum Unlimited in Rockville and RamazKJ in New York; and $17,000 to Chabad-Lubavitch Maryland Region in Potomac.
Other 2025 grants included $15,815 to Beth Sholom Congregation and, and $10,000 each to Ezer Mizion, Friends of Cancer Research, Suburban Hospital Foundation, The Foundation for in Coconut Creek, and The Jewish Federation of Greater in North Bethesda.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael David Epstein as president and treasurer; Diana Ely Epstein as vice president and secretary; Samantha Epstein as assistant secretary; and Neil Gurvitch as vice president. It also lists Michael David Epstein, Diana Ely Epstein, Samantha Epstein, Neil Gurvitch, and Jonathan Rubenstein as directors.
Diana and Michael David Epstein is led by Michael David Epstein, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael David Epstein
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diana Ely Epstein
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan Rubenstein
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Neil Gurvitch
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Samantha Epstein
Assistant Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Diana and Michael David Epstein
How much does Diana and Michael David Epstein give each year?
Diana and Michael David Epstein gave $288K across 49 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $321K across 46 grants.
What is Diana and Michael David Epstein's typical grant size?
Diana and Michael David Epstein's median grant in 2025 was $1,800, and its average grant was $5,877, across 49 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Diana and Michael David Epstein that year got $2K on average.
Where does Diana and Michael David Epstein give grants?
Diana and Michael David Epstein gives mostly in Maryland: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (16%) and District of Columbia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Rockville, MD (6 grants) and Potomac, MD (5 grants).
Does Diana and Michael David Epstein give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 49 grants with a stated purpose on Diana and Michael David Epstein's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (49 grants).
Who are Diana and Michael David Epstein's largest grantees?
Diana and Michael David Epstein's largest 2025 grantees include University of Maryland ($62,500), Momentum Unlimited ($25,000) and Ramazkj ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Diana and Michael David Epstein?
Diana and Michael David Epstein reported $84K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $288K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Diana and Michael David Epstein fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a university, congregations and Jewish organizations, a hospital foundation, and organizations working in areas such as cancer research and cellular therapy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Diana and Michael David Epstein?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Diana and Michael David Epstein's EIN?
Diana and Michael David Epstein's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1684510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Diana and Michael David Epstein accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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