Epstein Samuel Fndn Schol

PITTSBURGH, PA EIN: 81-2573611

Epstein Samuel Fndn Schol is a private foundation focused on Education, based in PITTSBURGH, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $97K. Net investment income was $107K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.0M

-0.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$97K

-2.2% YoY

Grant Count

-8.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

+6.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Epstein Samuel Fndn Schol reported a distributable amount of $113K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Epstein Samuel Fndn Schol

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Education

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Pennsylvania $478K (100%)

States

Pennsylvania

Cities

Pittsburgh

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,002,703	$2,004,292	$2,057,222
Revenue	$121,760	$69,304	$14,513
Expenses	$122,006	$127,442	$139,381
Qualifying Distributions	$106,575	$110,003	$116,293
Net Investment Income	$106,966	$49,183	$26,710
Distributable Amount	$113,466	$107,251	$119,374

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

59 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Alexis Goldthwaite ($8,861), Lucas Mcneal ($8,861), Emily Leichtenberger ($8,861).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALEXIS GOLDTHWAITE PITTSBURGH, PA	SCHOLARSHIPS	$8,861
LUCAS MCNEAL PITTSBURGH, PA	SCHOLARSHIPS	$8,861
EMILY LEICHTENBERGER PITTSBURGH, PA	SCHOLARSHIP	$8,861
KYRA WOTORSON PITTSBURGH, PA	SCHOLARSHIP	$8,861
LYNZIE GRUBBS PITTSBURGH, PA	SCHOLARSHIP	$8,861
MADELINE ROELL PITTSBURGH, PA	SCHOLARSHIP	$8,861
ISABELLA LYON PITTSBURGH, PA	SCHOLARSHIP	$8,861
PEYTON BAILEY PITTSBURGH, PA	SCHOLARSHIP	$8,861
PARIS FOSTER PITTSBURGH, PA	SCHOLARSHIP	$8,861
TRENTON MEAD PITTSBURGH, PA	SCHOLARSHIP	$8,861

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
PNC BANK NA	TRUSTEE	5	$22,760

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Epstein Samuel Fndn Schol?

Epstein Samuel Fndn Schol is a private foundation focused on Education, based in PITTSBURGH, PA. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Epstein Samuel Fndn Schol?

As of 2024, Epstein Samuel Fndn Schol holds $2.0M in total assets with $122K in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $97K in 2024.

Where does Epstein Samuel Fndn Schol operate?

Epstein Samuel Fndn Schol has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.

What size grants does Epstein Samuel Fndn Schol award?

In 2024, Epstein Samuel Fndn Schol awarded 11 grants totaling $97K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Epstein Samuel Fndn Schol required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Epstein Samuel Fndn Schol reported a distributable amount of $113K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.