Eppley Foundation for Research Inc
Eppley Foundation for Research Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Established in 1947, it supports advanced research in the biological and physical sciences, with particular interest in innovative medical investigations, endangered species and ecosystems, and climate change.
Eppley Foundation for Research Inc at a glance
In short: Eppley Foundation for Research Inc gave $222K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $28K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $222,251
- -36.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,781
- -4.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $26,875
- Total assets
- $2,671,057
- +17.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Eppley Foundation for Research Inc
- How to Apply
The foundation’s website says applicants should be Ph.D.s or M.D.s with an established publication record and must be associated with a nonprofit educational or research institution; funds are not issued directly to…
The foundation’s website says applicants should be Ph.D.s or M.D.s with an established publication record and must be associated with a nonprofit educational or research institution; funds are not issued directly to individuals. Newly awarded doctorate holders only rarely meet its requirements. Applicants should submit a letter of inquiry of no more than four pages, an application form, two reference letters from scientists familiar with the researcher and investigation, a CV for each investigator, and a budget. The foundation’s filing lists postdoctoral-level research as a restriction on awards and states that no form or materials are required; its website provides the application materials described above. Invited proposals are considered at board meetings in December and June.
- Review Cycle
- Letters of inquiry are due March 15 or September 15. The September 15, 2026 deadline has passed. Invited proposals are due October 15 or April 15.
- Deadline
- Letters of inquiry are due March 15 or September 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Joan O'Meara Winant
Mailing address: 215 East 72Nd Street Unit 10E, New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 734-3771
Website: https://eppleyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Eppley Foundation for Research Inc
Who Eppley Foundation for Research Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yale School of Medicine ($50K). Together the top 7 received $222K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 61 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in New York, New York. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (30%), Connecticut (22%), Illinois (16%), Massachusetts (13%), and Florida (9%); it also made a grant to a recipient in Oregon. The foundation states that research abroad may be supported when applicants are US-based or affiliated with a US institution administering the grant.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Eppley Foundation for Research Inc gives
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $186K (2020) to $370K (2021). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $222K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale School of Medicine New Haven, CT | Research Grant | $50,001 |
| Natural Areas Conservancy New York, NY | Research Grant | $37,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden Bronx, NY | Research Grant | $30,000 |
| Vision Gift Boston, MA | Research Grant | $28,750 |
| Eversight Chicago, IL | Research Grant | $25,000 |
| University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL | Research Grant | $20,000 |
| Vision Gift Portland, OR | Research Grant | $20,000 |
| Governors State University University Park, IL | Research Grant | $11,500 |
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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 | $2,671,057 | $631,962 | $238,148 | $222,251 | 8 | $228,645 | $348,257 | $184,615 |
| 2024 | $2,277,243 | $431,101 | $365,901 | $347,542 | 12 | $349,926 | $155,533 | $168,152 |
| 2023 | $2,183,311 | $392,968 | $367,563 | $356,402 | 14 | $356,652 | $115,018 | $157,183 |
| 2022 | $2,157,906 | $375,376 | $300,088 | $288,684 | 12 | $290,389 | $82,534 | $152,575 |
| 2021 | $2,082,618 | $428,996 | $381,159 | $369,591 | 15 | $371,261 | $154,956 | $166,203 |
| 2020 | $2,034,781 | $315,489 | $204,691 | $186,017 | 6 | — | $59,088 | $134,868 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eppley Foundation for Research Inc reported a distributable amount of $185K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is “increasing knowledge in pure or applied science…in chemistry, physics and biology through study, research and publication.” Its stated areas of particular interest include innovative medical investigations, endangered species and ecosystems in the United States and abroad, and climate change. It only rarely supports research into diseases with considerable financial support available, such as AIDS, diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose own missions concern scientific and environmental work. Natural Areas Conservancy describes its work as advancing research, partnerships, and advocacy for urban natural areas, forests, and wetlands. The New York Botanical Garden describes itself as a plant museum and scientific research center devoted to studying plants and their uses.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 8 grants totaling $222,251. Individual grants ranged from $11,500 to $50,001, with a median of $26,875. The largest awards included $50,001 to Yale School of Medicine for research; $37,000 to Natural Areas Conservancy; $30,000 to New York Botanical Garden; and $28,750 to Vision Gift in Boston. The listed grants were for research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joan O’Meara Winant as president; John G Winant, MD, as vice president and treasurer; and Janine Cooper, Cynthia Zujkowski, and Constance Hermance as directors.
Eppley Foundation for Research Inc is led by Joan O'Meara Winant, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joan O'Meara Winant
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Constance Hermance
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Zujkowski
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janine Cooper
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John G. Winant MD
Vice President Treasurer
Vice President → Vice President Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Amy Stevens Saar (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 Eppley Foundation for Research Inc
How much does Eppley Foundation for Research Inc give each year?
Eppley Foundation for Research Inc gave $222K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $348K across 12 grants.
What is Eppley Foundation for Research Inc's typical grant size?
Eppley Foundation for Research Inc's median grant in 2025 was $26,875, and its average grant was $27,781, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Eppley Foundation for Research Inc give grants?
Eppley Foundation for Research Inc's top state is New York, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (22%) and Illinois (16%).
Does Eppley Foundation for Research Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Eppley Foundation for Research Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research Grant" (8 grants).
Who are Eppley Foundation for Research Inc's largest grantees?
Eppley Foundation for Research Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Yale School of Medicine ($50,001), Vision Gift ($48,750 across 2 grants) and Natural Areas Conservancy ($37,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eppley Foundation for Research Inc?
Eppley Foundation for Research Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $229K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $185K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Eppley Foundation for Research Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is “increasing knowledge in pure or applied science…in chemistry, physics and biology through study, research and publication.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eppley Foundation for Research Inc?
The foundation’s website says applicants should be Ph.D.s or M.D.s with an established publication record and must be associated with a nonprofit educational or research institution; funds are not issued directly to… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Eppley Foundation for Research Inc's EIN?
Eppley Foundation for Research Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0258857. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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