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Mari and Norman Epstein Foundation

New York, NY · EIN 472425572 990-PF tax year 2025“Preselected organizations only” box checked

Historical funder research: IRS Form 990-PF filings from US private foundations, showing who funded what in past years. This is not a list of currently open grant calls, and we do not track open RFPs from private foundations. From public IRS Form 990-PF filings (latest on file for this funder: tax year 2025). Coverage: tax years 2019–2025. Freshness: the IRS releases these returns 1.5–2+ years after the tax year ends, so 2025 is still partial and a funder's newest grants may not appear yet. Last updated: November 14, 2026. Filings can contain errors, so confirm current priorities and deadlines with the funder before applying.

Grants paid (tax yr 2025)
$145,962
Assets (fair market value)
$445,884
Median grant to orgs
$17,660
all loaded years
Grants in our data
35
since tax year 2022
Giving by tax year
$101,417
2022
7 grants
$141,242
2023
8 grants
$133,686
2024
10 grants
$145,962
2025
10 grants

Year 2025 is still partial because many returns have not been filed or released yet. That is a freshness issue — coverage in our dataset is tax years 2019–2025.

Top recipient states
CA$225,808
NY$104,354
SC$76,355
DC$66,963
MD$29,661
VA$19,166
Cause areas funded
Animal-Related20
International Affairs1
Youth Development1
Arts, Culture & Humanities1

Only 65.7% of this funder's organizational grants could be linked to an IRS cause code.

How to apply (from the 990-PF, tax year 2025)

The foundation checked the box saying it contributes only to preselected organizations and doesn't accept unsolicited requests.

Form & materials
Not stated
Deadlines
Not stated
Restrictions
Not stated
Recent grants to organizations
RecipientLocationPurpose (as filed)AmountTax yr
Animal EqualityLos Angeles, CABANNING FACTORY FARMING IN THE UNITED STATES ALIGNS WITH AMERICANS' VALUES, BELIEFS, AND INTERESTS AND CONTRIBUTES TO BUILDING A WORLD WHERE ALL ANIMALS ARE PROTECTED AND RESPECTED$42,6612025
Days End Farm Horse RescueWoodbine, MDDEDICATED TO REHABILITATING NEGLECTED HORSES AND EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ON EQUINE WELFARE AND ADVOCACY.$22,6612025
Wild Bird FundNew York, NYTO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE AND REHABILITATION TO NATIVE AND PASSING MIGRANT WILDLIFE SO THAT THEY CAN BE RELEASED BACK INTO THE WILD$17,6602025
Wild AidSan Francisco, CAWILDAID'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER THE WORLD TO PROTECT WILDLIFE AND VITAL HABITATS FROM CRITICAL THREATS$17,6602025
International Primate Protection LeagueSummerville, SCTO KEEP THESE UNIQUELY THREATENED ANIMALS SAFE FROM HUMAN CRUELTY, NEGLIGENCE, AND EXPLOITATION, ENVISIONING A WORLD WHERE ALL PRIMATES CAN THRIVE IN THEIR NATIVE HABITATS$17,6602025
Animal Welfare InstituteWashington, DCTHE ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE HAS BEEN DEDICATED TO REDUCING ANIMAL SUFFERING CAUSED BY PEOPLE.TO SEEK BETTER TREATMENT OF ANIMALS EVERYWHERE IN THE LABORATORY, ON THE FARM, IN COMMERCE,AT HOME, AND IN THE WILD.$17,6602025
The Humane Farming AssociationSan Rafael, CAANIMAL AND CONSUMER PROTECTION$5,0002025
Hunger Free AmericaNew York, NYHFA IS ADVANCING THE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS NEEDED TO END HUNGER ACROSS THE U.S.$2,0002025
Animal Rescue of the HamptonsEast Hampton, NYTHE ANIMAL RESCUE FUND OF THE HAMPTONS ACTIVELY RESCUES CATS AND DOGS, PROVIDES QUALITY CARE AND OFFERS SANCTUARY UNTIL LOVING HOMES CAN BE FOUND.$2,0002025
Dancing DreamsBayside, NYTO PROVIDE DANCE CLASSES AND DANCE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES TO PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED CHILDREN, INCLUDING MEDICALLY FRAGILE INDIVIDUALS.$1,0002025
Animal EqualityLos Angeles, CABANNING FACTORY FARMING IN THE UNITED STATES ALIGNS WITH AMERICANS' VALUES, BELIEFS, AND INTERESTS AND CONTRIBUTES TO BUILDING A WORLD WHERE ALL ANIMALS ARE PROTECTED AND RESPECTED$25,0002024
Wild AidSan Francisco, CAWILDAID'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER THE WORLD TO PROTECT WILDLIFE AND VITAL HABITATS FROM CRITICAL THREATS$20,4222024
International Primate Protection LeagueSummerville, SCTO KEEP THESE UNIQUELY THREATENED ANIMALS SAFE FROM HUMAN CRUELTY, NEGLIGENCE, AND EXPLOITATION, ENVISIONING A WORLD WHERE ALL PRIMATES CAN THRIVE IN THEIR NATIVE HABITATS$20,4222024
Animal Welfare InstituteWashington, DCTHE ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE HAS BEEN DEDICATED TO REDUCING ANIMAL SUFFERING CAUSED BY PEOPLE.$20,4212024
Wild Bird FundNew York, NYTO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE AND REHABILITATION TO NATIVE AND PASSING MIGRANT WILDLIFE SO THAT THEY CAN BE RELEASED BACK INTO THE WILD$20,4212024
Wild Bird FundNew York, NYTO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE AND REHABILITATION TO NATIVE AND PASSING MIGRANT WILDLIFE SO THAT THEY CAN BE RELEASED BACK INTO THE WILD$10,0002024
Animal Welfare InstituteWashington, DCTHE ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE HAS BEEN DEDICATED TO REDUCING ANIMAL SUFFERING CAUSED BY PEOPLE.TO SEEK BETTER TREATMENT OF ANIMALS EVERYWHERE IN THE LABORATORY, ON THE FARM, IN COMMERCE,AT HOME, AND IN THE WILD.$10,0002024
Days End Farm Horse RescueWoodbine, MDDEDICATED TO REHABILITATING NEGLECTED HORSES AND EDUCATING THE COMMUNITY ON EQUINE WELFARE AND ADVOCACY.$5,0002024
Girls IncNew Yotk, NYGIRLS INC'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE ALL GIRLS TO BE STRONG, SMART, AND BOLD.$1,0002024
Animal Rescue of the HamptonsEast Hampton, NYTHE ANIMAL RESCUE FUND OF THE HAMPTONS ACTIVELY RESCUES CATS AND DOGS, PROVIDES QUALITY CARE AND OFFERS SANCTUARY UNTIL LOVING HOMES CAN BE FOUND.$1,0002024
Animal EqualityLas Angeles, CABANNING FACTORY FARMING IN THE UNITED STATES ALIGNS WITH AMERICANS' VALUES, BELIEFS, AND INTERESTS AND CONTRIBUTES TO BUILDING A WORLD WHERE ALL ANIMALS ARE PROTECTED AND RESPECTED$57,0392023
Wild Bird FundNew York, NYTO PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE AND REHABILITATION TO NATIVE AND PASSING MIGRANT WILDLIFE SO THAT THEY CAN BE RELEASED BACK INTO THE WILD$19,1072023
Wild AidSan Francisco, CAWILDAID'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND EMPOWER THE WORLD TO PROTECT WILDLIFE AND VITAL HABITATS FROM CRITICAL THREATS$19,1072023
International Primate Protection LeagueSummerville, SCTO KEEP THESE UNIQUELY THREATENED ANIMALS SAFE FROM HUMAN CRUELTY, NEGLIGENCE, AND EXPLOITATION, ENVISIONING A WORLD WHERE ALL PRIMATES CAN THRIVE IN THEIR NATIVE HABITATS$19,1072023
Animal Welfare InstituteWashington, DCTHE ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE HAS BEEN DEDICATED TO REDUCING ANIMAL SUFFERING CAUSED BY PEOPLE.TO SEEK BETTER TREATMENT OF ANIMALS EVERYWHERE IN THE LABORATORY, ON THE FARM, IN COMMERCE,AT HOME, AND IN THE WILD.$18,8822023

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