The Epsten Gallery Foundation
Provide innovative art exhibitions and related programming that engage seniors and diverse audiences from all segments of our community to enrich lives and celebrate our common humanity through art.
The Epsten Gallery Foundation at a glance
In short: The Epsten Gallery Foundation gave $504K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $504K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $504,258
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $504,258
- Median grant
- $504,258
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Epsten Gallery Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Village Shalom Inc ($504K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $504K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Village Shalom Inc Overland Park, KS | Granted funds to village shalom to carry out the art program after the gallery closed. | $504,258 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $103,008 | $509,343 | $504,258 | 1 | $101,632 |
| 2023 | $478,812 | $25,415 | $24,629 | — | — | $5,415 |
| 2022 | $433,814 | $34,674 | $18,473 | — | — | $11,674 |
| 2021 | $494,074 | $66,497 | $21,259 | — | — | $40,917 |
| 2020 | $438,990 | $109,096 | $96,685 | — | — | $7,930 |
About The Epsten Gallery Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Epsten Gallery Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Leawood, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $504K. Net investment income was $102K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Epsten Gallery Foundation is led by Ginny Epsten, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ginny Epsten
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Gould Cohen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Mombello
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Kirby
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Klein
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Rothstein
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Kort
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan Luskin
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Erika Nelson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Greg Azorsky (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Hanan Hammer (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Hugh Merrill (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Joan Horan (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lloyd Dixon (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lori Kallaher (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Ritchie Lynne (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Epsten Gallery Foundation
How much does The Epsten Gallery Foundation give each year?
The Epsten Gallery Foundation gave $504K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is The Epsten Gallery Foundation?
The Epsten Gallery Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Leawood, KS.
Where does The Epsten Gallery Foundation operate?
The Epsten Gallery Foundation has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is The Epsten Gallery Foundation's EIN?
The Epsten Gallery Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1096019. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 16, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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