The Samuel Epstein Foundation
The Samuel Epstein Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It makes grants to charitable organizations, including organizations whose work, as described by the recipients, spans education, healthcare, cancer research, and support for organizations in Israel.
The Samuel Epstein Foundation at a glance
In short: The Samuel Epstein Foundation gave $138K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $137,850
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,785
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,785
- Total assets
- $3,016,615
- +2.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Samuel Epstein Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 First Ave P7-Pfsc-03-Z, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: (412) 807-3204
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Samuel Epstein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys Town Jerusalem Fdn of Amer ($14K). Together the top 10 received $138K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients were located in New York, Pennsylvania, and Colorado. New York recipients received 80% of grant dollars, Pennsylvania recipients 10%, and Colorado recipients 10%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Samuel Epstein Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $124K (2019) to $154K (2022). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys Town Jerusalem Fdn of Amer New York, NY | General Support | $13,785 |
| Yeshiva University New York, NY | General Support | $13,785 |
| Jewish Federation of N America New York, NY | General Support | $13,785 |
| Jewish National Fund New York, NY | General Support | $13,785 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | General Support | $13,785 |
| American Comm for Shaare Zedek New York, NY | General Support | $13,785 |
| Keren-or Inc New York, NY | General Support | $13,785 |
| Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $13,785 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund New York, NY | General Support | $13,785 |
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | General Support | $13,785 |
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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 | $3,016,615 | $258,892 | $177,909 | $137,850 | 10 | $144,914 | $228,649 | $176,527 |
| 2024 | $2,934,809 | $184,849 | $179,460 | $142,920 | 10 | $149,640 | $156,253 | $167,532 |
| 2023 | $2,930,505 | $109,380 | $178,196 | $145,970 | 10 | $161,564 | $89,019 | $151,925 |
| 2022 | $2,997,784 | $19,292 | $194,823 | $154,404 | 10 | $170,542 | $49,411 | $157,964 |
| 2021 | $3,172,447 | $304,753 | $164,231 | $127,326 | 10 | $144,968 | $286,087 | $178,272 |
| 2020 | $3,030,219 | $22,197 | $160,993 | $127,930 | 10 | — | $52,244 | $132,671 |
| 2019 | $3,177,246 | $101,072 | $174,792 | $123,850 | 10 | — | $85,543 | $120,090 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Samuel Epstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $177K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including Yeshiva University, which describes its work as education, training, research, and clinical programs; Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh, which describes itself as an Orthodox Jewish day school; National Jewish Health, which describes its work as healthcare, research, and education; and Israel Cancer Research Fund, which states that it supports cancer research in Israel. American Friends of Magen David Adom says it supports the lifesaving efforts of Magen David Adom in Israel.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $137,850. Each grant was $13,785, the median and the smallest and largest grant amounts.
Recipients included Boys Town Jerusalem Foundation of America, Yeshiva University, Jewish Federation of North America, Jewish National Fund, American Friends of Magen David Adom, American Committee for Shaare Zedek, Keren-Or Inc., Hillel Academy of Pittsburgh, Israel Cancer Research Fund, and National Jewish Health. Each received $13,785 for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
PNC Bank N.A. was listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Samuel Epstein Foundation's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$31K (2019) → $35K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $35K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Samuel Epstein Foundation
How much does The Samuel Epstein Foundation give each year?
The Samuel Epstein Foundation gave $138K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $143K across 10 grants.
What is The Samuel Epstein Foundation's typical grant size?
The Samuel Epstein Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $13,785, and its average grant was $13,785, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Samuel Epstein Foundation give grants?
The Samuel Epstein Foundation gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (10%) and Colorado (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants).
Does The Samuel Epstein Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Samuel Epstein Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Samuel Epstein Foundation's largest grantees?
The Samuel Epstein Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Boys Town Jerusalem Fdn of Amer ($13,785), Yeshiva University ($13,785) and Jewish Federation of N America ($13,785), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Samuel Epstein Foundation?
The Samuel Epstein Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $145K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $177K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Samuel Epstein Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Samuel Epstein Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Samuel Epstein Foundation's EIN?
The Samuel Epstein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6311365. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Samuel Epstein 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 September 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 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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