The Epstein Parton Foundation
The Epstein Parton Foundation is a private foundation based in Boulder, Colorado. It makes grants to charitable organizations, including organizations and programs associated with education, the arts, community support, and equality.
The Epstein Parton Foundation at a glance
In short: The Epstein Parton Foundation gave $30K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,759
- -21.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +62.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,289
- -51.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,050
- Total assets
- $114,261
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (78% 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 The Epstein Parton Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Garry Parton PO Box 17028, Boulder, CO 80308
Phone: (917) 774-2376
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Epstein Parton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Uc Berkeley ($17K across 5 grants). Together the top 8 received $24K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in California (78%), Colorado (11%), Massachusetts (7%), New York (4%), and Washington, DC (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Epstein Parton Foundation gives
- Giving grew 80% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 309% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $38K (2024). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc Berkeley Berkeley, CA | To Support the Uc Berkeley Library | $8,650 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $6,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Berkeley, CA | To support the dept of chemical & biomolecular engineering | $4,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Berkeley, CA | To support the cal band and cal performances annual funds | $2,000 |
| Uc Berkeley Berkeley, CA | To support the bampfa, celtic studies, friends of the magnes & mark twain papers project funds | $2,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Equality Boulder, CO | General Support | $1,560 |
| American Friends of the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra Inc Boulder, CO | General Support | $1,050 |
| The Neurodiversity Alliance New York, NY | General Support | $1,049 |
| Harvard Hillel Cambridge, MA | To support jewish life on campus, in honor of paul h epstein | $1,030 |
| Harvard University Graduate School of Education Cambridge, MA | To support the library's vp discretionary fund, in honor of paul h epstein | $1,000 |
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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 | $114,261 | $38,042 | $43,023 | $29,759 | 13 | $29,759 | $4,542 | $9,633 |
| 2024 | $116,666 | $50,519 | $49,189 | $37,873 | 8 | $37,873 | $14,155 | $8,821 |
| 2023 | $113,913 | $9,687 | $23,300 | $13,858 | 7 | $13,858 | $3,878 | $6,815 |
| 2022 | $126,744 | $24,688 | $22,135 | $16,520 | 4 | $16,520 | $1,290 | $5,912 |
| 2021 | $120,743 | $27,103 | $15,335 | $11,000 | 7 | $11,000 | $13,103 | $7,594 |
| 2020 | $107,533 | $11,534 | $17,093 | $9,500 | 2 | — | $9,534 | $6,271 |
| 2019 | $114,747 | $16,814 | $14,106 | $10,190 | 3 | — | $6,714 | $6,032 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Epstein Parton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for university libraries and academic departments, campus and cultural programs, and organizations providing general support. The American Chemical Society, which received $200 in 2025, describes its mission as leading and supporting innovation in cellulose and renewable materials by providing a forum for members to excel in the chemical sciences and technology.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $29,759. Grants ranged from $200 to $8,650, with a median grant of $1,050.
Among the largest reported grants were $8,650 to an individual recipient to support the an individual recipient Library; $6,000 to an individual recipient to support the College of Chemistry; and $4,000 to an individual recipient to support the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering. Other grants included $1,560 to Rocky Mountain Equality for general support, $1,050 to American Friends of the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra for general support, and $1,049 to The Neurodiversity Alliance for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Garry I Parton as president; Henry J Liebowitz and Jeffrey A Horowitz as members; and David Leroy Parton as secretary/treasurer.
The Epstein Parton Foundation is led by Garry I. Parton, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Garry I. Parton
President
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry J. Liebowitz
Member
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey A. Horowitz
Member
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Leroy Parton
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Paul H. Epstein (2019–2022) — President · Filing note: Deceased 100522
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Epstein Parton Foundation
How much does The Epstein Parton Foundation give each year?
The Epstein Parton Foundation gave $30K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $38K across 8 grants.
What is The Epstein Parton Foundation's typical grant size?
The Epstein Parton Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,050, and its average grant was $2,289, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Epstein Parton Foundation give grants?
The Epstein Parton Foundation gives mostly in California: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (11%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Berkeley, CA (5 grants), Boulder, CO (2 grants) and Cambridge, MA (2 grants).
Does The Epstein Parton Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of The Epstein Parton Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Epstein Parton Foundation's largest grantees?
The Epstein Parton Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Uc Berkeley ($17,350 across 5 grants), Rocky Mountain Equality ($1,560) and American Friends of the Belgrade Philharmonic Orchestra Inc ($1,050), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($6,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Epstein Parton Foundation?
The Epstein Parton Foundation reported $114K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Epstein Parton Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for university libraries and academic departments, campus and cultural programs, and organizations providing general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Epstein Parton Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Epstein Parton Foundation's EIN?
The Epstein Parton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7024264. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Epstein Parton 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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