Epstein Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Atlanta, GA EIN: 26-0231191

Epstein Family Foundation is based in Atlanta, Georgia, and is listed as a Form 990-PF (a private foundation). Its 2020 filing reports 63 grants totaling $50,570. The most recent filing on record is for 2020, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.

Epstein Family Foundation at a glance

In short: Epstein Family Foundation gave $51K across 63 grants in 2020 (avg $802.698), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2020)
$50,570
Grants made (2020)
63
Average grant
$803
Median grant
$500
Total assets
$593,861
Primary geography
Georgia (56% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.

How to apply to Epstein Family Foundation

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation stated in its 2019 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This describes the stated policy in that filing and is not current application guidance.

Contact

Mailing address: 5555 Powers Ridge Court, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (770) 953-6111

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Epstein Family Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2020

Network Food for Good: $5KNetwork Food for Good$5KCongregation or Hadash: $5KCongregation or Hadash$5KCommunity Assistance Center: $3KCommunity Assistance Center$3KAtlanta Food Bank: $2KAtlanta Food Bank$2KAtlanta Jewish Film Festival: $2KAtlanta Jewish Film Festival$2KPublic Broadcasting of Atlanta: $2KPublic Broadcasting of Atlanta$2KFoundation for Public Broadcasting: $2KFoundation for PublicBroadcasting$2KTulane University: $2KTulane University$2KNational Council of Jewish Women: $1KNational Council of JewishWomen$1KHadassah: $1KHadassah$1K

The largest 2020 recipient was Network Food for Good ($5K). Together the top 10 received $25K.

Grant Size Distribution

63 grants across all recorded years

63<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2020, Georgia organizations received 56% of grant dollars, followed by organizations in the District of Columbia (13%), New York (9%), Ohio (6%), and Florida (3%).

Grant Distribution by State

13states

Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 63 itemized grants.

Cities

AtlantaNew YorkWashingtonSandy SpringsMontgomeryAlpharettaAmherstArlingtonBoca RatonBostonColumbusDenverDunwoodyEast PointHarleysvilleLong BeachMerrifieldMiamiNew OrleansNewbury

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K63 grants2020

In 2020 it made 63 grants totaling $51K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Network Food for Good Washington, DCGeneral$5,200
Congregation or Hadash Sandy Springs, GAGeneral$5,116
Community Assistance Center Sandy Springs, GAGeneral$3,200
Atlanta Food Bank East Point, GAGeneral$2,050
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Atlanta, GAGeneral$1,800
Public Broadcasting of Atlanta Atlanta, GAGeneral$1,700
Foundation for Public Broadcasting Atlanta, GAGeneral$1,500
Tulane University New Orleans, LAGeneral$1,500
National Council of Jewish Women Warrensville, OHGeneral$1,400
Hadassah New York, NYGeneral$1,250
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2020$593,861$45,719$63,400$50,57063$12,350$54,314

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Epstein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2020 — 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 2020 grants were reported for general purposes. Among the kinds of organizations it supported, Community Assistance Center describes its work as preventing homelessness, alleviating hunger, and helping neighbors move toward financial stability. Los Nios Primero says it empowers Latino students and families through academic, leadership, and community programs. World Central Kitchen describes providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.

Grantmaking

In 2020, the foundation made 63 grants totaling $50,570. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $5,200, with a median of $500. Its largest grants included $5,200 to Network Food for Good, $5,116 to Congregation Or Hadash, $3,200 to Community Assistance Center, and $2,050 to Atlanta Food Bank. Each was listed for general purposes.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2020 filing lists David C Epstein MD as president/director and Stacey Hader Epstein as secretary/director.

Epstein Family Foundation is led by David C. Epstein MD, President & Director on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.

Officers on the 2020 filing

  • David C. Epstein MD

    President & Director

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Stacey Hader Epstein

    Secretary & Director

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Epstein Family Foundation

How much does Epstein Family Foundation give each year?

Epstein Family Foundation gave $51K across 63 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is Epstein Family Foundation's typical grant size?

Epstein Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $500, and its average grant was $803, across 63 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Epstein Family Foundation give grants?

Epstein Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (13%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (24 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants) and Sandy Springs, GA (3 grants).

Does Epstein Family Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Epstein Family Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (63 of 63) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Epstein Family Foundation's largest grantees?

Epstein Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Network Food for Good ($5,200), Congregation or Hadash ($5,116) and Community Assistance Center ($3,200), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.

How large is Epstein Family Foundation?

Epstein Family Foundation reported $594K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $46K.

What does Epstein Family Foundation fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants were reported for general purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Epstein Family Foundation?

The foundation stated in its 2019 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

How much is Epstein Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Epstein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Epstein Family Foundation's EIN?

Epstein Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0231191. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.

Does Epstein Family Foundation 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

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020

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