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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 47-2425572

Mari and Norman Epstein Foundation

A private foundation in New York, NY. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 10 grants and $145,962 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $145,962

    Grants listed
    10
    Assets, end of year
    $445,884

  • Tax year 2024

    $133,686

    Grants listed
    10
    Assets, end of year
    $451,255

  • Tax year 2023

    $141,242

    Grants listed
    8
    Assets, end of year
    $60,328

  • Tax year 2022

    $101,417

    Grants listed
    7
    Assets, end of year
    $128,120

  • Tax year 2021

    $167,082

    Grants listed
    7
    Assets, end of year
    $276,418

  • Tax year 2020

    $153,500

    Grants listed
    15
    Assets, end of year
    $8,508

  • Tax year 2019

    $91,500

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $124,908

  • Tax year 2018

    $95,450

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $126,890

Grants paid in 2025

10 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Animal EqualityWest Hollywood, CA

    Banning 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

    $42,661
  2. Days End Farm Horse RescueWoodbine, MD

    Dedicated to rehabilitating neglected horses and educating the community on equine welfare and advocacy.

    $22,661
  3. Animal Welfare InstituteWashington, DC

    The 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.

    $17,660
  4. International Primate Protection LeagueSummerville, SC

    To keep these uniquely threatened animals safe from human cruelty, negligence, and exploitation, envisioning a world where all primates can thrive in their native habitats

    $17,660
  5. Wild AidSan Francisco, CA

    Wildaid's mission is to inspire and empower the world to protect wildlife and vital habitats from critical threats

    $17,660
  6. Wild Bird FundNew York, NY

    To provide medical care and rehabilitation to native and passing migrant wildlife so that they can be released back into the wild

    $17,660
  7. The Humane Farming AssociationSan Rafael, CA

    Animal and consumer protection

    $5,000
  8. Animal Rescue of the HamptonsEast Hampton, NY

    The animal rescue fund of the hamptons actively rescues cats and dogs, provides quality care and offers sanctuary until loving homes can be found.

    $2,000
  9. Hunger Free AmericaNew York, NY

    Hfa is advancing the policies and programs needed to end hunger across the u.s.

    $2,000
  10. Dancing DreamsBayside, NY

    To provide dance classes and dance performance opportunities to physically challenged children, including medically fragile individuals.

    $1,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Animals6 grants $123,30299% of the total
  2. Arts and culture1 grant $1,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California3 grants $65,321
  2. Maryland1 grant $22,661
  3. New York4 grants $22,660
  4. District of Columbia1 grant $17,660
  5. South Carolina1 grant $17,660

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Mari EpsteinDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $0
  • Dawn DanielsDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Caroline WolhuterDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Ida R GreerDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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