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Dan J Epstein Family Foundation

Chicago, Illinois  ·  EIN 263807997  ·  Private foundation

Dan J Epstein Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $561K in grants paid and $6.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 99 individual grants from this funder — $3.0M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$561K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$6.0M
Total assets
99
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Dan J Epstein Family Foundation funds

Dan J Epstein Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), faith-based (jewish), food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based (Jewish)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, families, women girls.

childrenfamilieswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Dan J Epstein Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Julliard School
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE WORKS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
New York, NY$220K2023
Julliard School
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE WORKS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
New York, NY$196K2024
New World Symphony
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE WORKS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Miami Beach, FL$176K2023
Julliard School
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE WORKS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
New York, NY$126K2022
New World Symphony
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE WORKS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Miami Beach, FL$120K2022
Ben Brown Gallery
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE WORKS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
New York, NY$115K2024
Forward Momentum Chicago
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE WORKS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Chicago, IL$111K2022
New World Symphony
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE WORKS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Miami Beach, FL$102K2024
Forward Momentum Chicago
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE WORKS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Chicago, IL$100K2024
Julliard School
TO FURTHER THE WORKS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
New York, NY$87K2020
Oregon Jewish Museum and Center
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE WORKS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Portland, OR$72K2022
Princeton University
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE WORKS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Princeton, NJ$70K2024
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE WORKS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Chicago, IL$64K2022
Holocaust Museum of Los Angeles
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE WORKS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Los Angeles, CA$60K2024
Hyde Park Arts Center
TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE WORKS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Chicago, IL$60K2023

Dan J Epstein Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$561K
2022$726K
2023$819K
2024$877K

How to apply for funding from Dan J Epstein Family Foundation

Dan J Epstein Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Dan J Epstein Family Foundation

Does Dan J Epstein Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Dan J Epstein Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Dan J Epstein Family Foundation fund?
Dan J Epstein Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Julliard School, Julliard School, New World Symphony. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Dan J Epstein Family Foundation give in grants?
Dan J Epstein Family Foundation reported $561K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.0M over 99 grants.
Where is Dan J Epstein Family Foundation located?
Dan J Epstein Family Foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 263807997.
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About this profile. This page is built from Dan J Epstein Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Dan J Epstein Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.