Gene & Marlene Epstein Humanitarian
Gene & Marlene Epstein Humanitarian is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEWTOWN, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $640K. Net investment income was $6K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
+90.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$640K
+55.1% YoY
Grant Count
8
-61.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$80K
+307.2% YoY
About Gene & Marlene Epstein Humanitarian
Based on IRS filings
Gene & Marlene Epstein Humanitarian is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEWTOWN, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $640K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,186,955 | $621,705 | $750,900 |
| Revenue | $1,205,757 | $683,260 | $89,750 |
| Expenses | $640,507 | $412,932 | $395,483 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $640,482 | $412,900 | $393,225 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,112 | $800 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Philabundance ($237,000), Project Home ($200,000), Bucks County Opportunity Council ($170,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BUCKS COUNTY BLUES SOCIETY LEVITTOWN, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $482 |
| BUCKS COUNTY OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL DOYLESTOWN, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $170,000 |
| BUCKS COUNTY SPCA NEW HOPE, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER PHILA PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| MAZON WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| NEWTOWN ROTARY CLUB NEWTOWN, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| PHILABUNDANCE PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $237,000 |
| PROJECT HOME PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENE EPSTEIN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MARLENE EPSTEIN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gene & Marlene Epstein Humanitarian?
Gene & Marlene Epstein Humanitarian is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in NEWTOWN, PA. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Gene & Marlene Epstein Humanitarian?
As of 2024, Gene & Marlene Epstein Humanitarian holds $1.2M in total assets with $1.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $640K in 2024.
Where does Gene & Marlene Epstein Humanitarian operate?
Gene & Marlene Epstein Humanitarian has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Kansas, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Gene & Marlene Epstein Humanitarian award?
In 2024, Gene & Marlene Epstein Humanitarian awarded 8 grants totaling $640K — an average of about $80K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Gene & Marlene Epstein Humanitarian's EIN?
Gene & Marlene Epstein Humanitarian's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1813910. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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