Epstein Teicher Philanthropies
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.9M
-2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
+0.6% YoY
Grant Count
44
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
+0.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Epstein Teicher Philanthropies reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Arts
- Education
- Human rights
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
- Human services
Grantmaking
The foundation primarily awards grants through a general purposes program.
Grant Range
$500–$100,000
Average Grant
amount: $41,461
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on New York, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $18,887,594
- Total revenue: $1,806,666
- Total expenses: $2,329,410
- Net income: -$522,744
- Total liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,887,594 | $19,410,338 | $20,452,272 |
| Revenue | $1,806,666 | $2,384,168 | $710,491 |
| Expenses | $2,329,410 | $3,426,102 | $2,922,398 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,800,500 | $1,790,000 | $2,180,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,277,756 | $1,835,066 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $1,283,423 | $1,223,712 | $1,456,052 |
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
238 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Uja Federation of New York ($100,000), Anti Defamation League ($95,000), American Jewish World Service ($90,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 92NY NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSES | $40,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR JUSTICE WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL PURPOSES | $30,000 |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSES | $75,000 |
| AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSES | $90,000 |
| AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSES | $85,000 |
| ANTI DEFAMATION LEAGUE NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PURPOSES | $95,000 |
| BRONXWORKS BRONX, NY | GENERAL PURPOSES | $35,000 |
| BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL PURPOSES | $50,000 |
| BROOKLYN MUSEUM BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL PURPOSES | $25,000 |
| BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL PURPOSES | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Jane E. Heffner – President (8 hours/week)
- Adrienne Simpson – Vice President (8 hours/week)
- Jack Stern – Treasurer (8 hours/week)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACK STERN | TREASURER | 8 | — |
| JANE E HEFFNER | PRESIDENT | 8 | — |
| ADRIENNE SIMPSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 8 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 1 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1710-12, New York, NY 10020-2003
- Phone: 212-586-0541
- Website: epsteinteicher.org
- EIN: 13-2902852
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Epstein Teicher Philanthropies fund?
The foundation's giving priorities include: • Arts • Education • Human rights • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking • Human services
How do I apply for a grant from Epstein Teicher Philanthropies?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $1,800,500 (2024) • Grants awarded: 62-74 grants annually • Typical grant range: $500–$100,000 • Average grant amount: $41,461 • Median grant amount: $41,461 • Giving rate: 9.4% **Recent Grantees (2024):** • UJA-Federation of New York: $100,000 • American Jewish World Service: $90,000 • American Museum of Natural History: $85,000 • Human Rights Watch The foundation primarily awards grants through a general purposes program.
Where does Epstein Teicher Philanthropies make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on New York, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia.
What size grants does Epstein Teicher Philanthropies award?
In 2024, Epstein Teicher Philanthropies awarded 44 grants totaling $1.8M — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Epstein Teicher Philanthropies required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Epstein Teicher Philanthropies reported a distributable amount of $1.3M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Epstein Teicher Philanthropies's EIN?
Epstein Teicher Philanthropies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2902852. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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