The J Epstein Foundation Inc
The J Epstein Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Deal, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $86K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $9.
The J Epstein Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The J Epstein Foundation Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,600
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,600
- +84.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,600
- Total assets
- $85,839
- -5.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The J Epstein Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Associated Humane Societies Monmouth County ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (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
How The J Epstein Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 59% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $11K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Associated Humane Societies Monmouth County Tinton Falls, NJ | Unrestricted Grant to Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $4,600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $85,839 | $9 | $4,600 | $4,600 | 1 | $4,600 | $9 | $4,444 |
| 2023 | $90,430 | $114 | $5,000 | $5,000 | 2 | $5,000 | $114 | $4,683 |
| 2022 | $95,316 | $27 | $5,600 | $5,600 | 2 | $5,600 | $27 | $4,957 |
| 2021 | $100,889 | $13 | $13,060 | $11,350 | 2 | $11,350 | $13 | $5,593 |
| 2020 | $113,936 | $27 | $2 | — | — | — | $25 | $5,610 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The J Epstein Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The J Epstein Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barry Epstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Epstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Epstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Monroe Epstein (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 J Epstein Foundation Inc
How much does The J Epstein Foundation Inc give each year?
The J Epstein Foundation Inc gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 2 grants.
How large is The J Epstein Foundation Inc?
The J Epstein Foundation Inc reported $86K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The J Epstein Foundation Inc operate?
The J Epstein Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, New Jersey.
What is The J Epstein Foundation Inc's EIN?
The J Epstein Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3496220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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