Diana And Michael David Epstein
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to charitable giving, with a strong focus on supporting Jewish organizations and community services. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing community welfare, health-related causes, and the arts, particularly music. The foundation primarily serves Jewish communities and organizations, providing funding for various charitable purposes. While it operates mainly in Maryland, its support extends to recipients in other states, including New York and Virginia.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established nonprofit with a track record in Jewish community services or related local causes, ideally with a Maryland presence or clear ties to the foundation's existing grantee network and capacity to manage mid-sized grants.
Good Fit
- • Organizational ties or introductions to current grantees or board members.
- • Programs serving Jewish community needs or related community-service priorities.
- • Operating presence or affiliates in Maryland (the foundation's primary focus).
- • Capacity to receive and manage grants in the $5k–$100k range.
- • Reputation as a stable, established nonprofit rather than a brand-new startup.
Geography
Grants were made across seven states, but the portfolio is regionally concentrated: roughly two-thirds of dollars flowed to the foundation's home state, with smaller shares to New York, DC and other states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded a large number of distinct recipients (44), indicating a broad recipient set for a small private foundation despite some dollar concentration among top grantees.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows very low turnover (42 returning grantees and only 2 new recipients in the latest year) and the foundation states it funds only preselected organizations, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to gain entry without introductions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
