Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust
Treated as a Private Foundation
Note. The foundation may be able to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2012
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2012, or tax year beginning 12-01-2012 , and ending 11-30-2013
Name of foundation
EPSTEIN FOUNDATION
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)600 W FULTON   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
CHICAGO, IL60661
A Employer identification number

36-6096387
B Telephone number (see instructions)

C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
H Check type of organization:
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$621,923J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
E bullet
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)  
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 20,985 20,985  
4 Dividends and interest from securities......      
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10  
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...  
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 20,985 20,985  
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.        
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 1,850      
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) Click to see attachment 530      
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 58 33    
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 2,438 33   0
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 50,460 50,460
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 52,898 33   50,460
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -31,913
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 20,952
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)...  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
Page 2
Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............... 4,336 393,423 393,423
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 436,000 15,000 15,000
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see page 15 of the
instructions)....................      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet213,500
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   213,500 Click to see attachment213,500 213,500
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet)      
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 653,836 621,923 621,923
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........    
18 Grants payable...................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)..........   0
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................... 653,836 621,923
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 653,836 621,923
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 653,836 621,923
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 653,836
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -31,913
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 621,923
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5  
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 621,923
Form 990-PF (2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If “Yes,” the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see page 18 of the instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2011 50,874 660,755 0.076994
2010 91,413 701,195 0.130367
2009 112,080 779,922 0.143707
2008 90,827 829,799 0.109457
2007 94,106 1,057,643 0.088977
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.549502
3 Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years. . . 		3 0.109900
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2012 from Part X, line 5..... 4 619,100
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 68,039
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 210
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 68,249
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 50,460
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions.
Form 990-PF (2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A” on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 419
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2............................ 3 419
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-). 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 419
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2012 estimated tax payments and 2011 overpayment credited to 2012 6a  
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c 210
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 210
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 209
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2013 estimated taxBullet   Refunded Bullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of
the instructions for definition)?............................
1b
 
No
If the answer is “Yes” to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If “Yes,” attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If “Yes,” attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If “Yes,” attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If “Yes,” complete Part II, col. (c), and Part XV.
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletIL
    b
    If the answer is “Yes” to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If “No,” attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2012 or the taxable year beginning in 2012 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If “Yes,” complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If “Yes,” attach a schedule listing their names and addresses.
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletSIDNEY EPSTEIN Telephone no.bullet (312) 429-8000
    Located atbullet600 W FULTONCHICAGOIL ZIP+4bullet60661
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16
    At any time during calendar year 2012, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16
     
    No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2012)
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the “Yes” column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?.........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check “No”
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 20 of the instructions)?...
    1b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2012?.............
    1c
     
     
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2012, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2012?...............
    If “Yes,” list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer “No” and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?.........................
    b
    If “Yes,” did it have excess business holdings in 2012 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2012.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2012?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or section 4940(d)(2)? (see instructions)........
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
     
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is “Yes” to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If “Yes,” attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?........................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If “Yes” to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
    Form 990-PF (2012)
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    Page 6
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    SIDNEY EPSTEINClick to see attachment PRES & TREAS
    10.00     		0 0 0
    1430 LAKE SHORE DRIVE
    CHICAGO,IL60661
    SONDRA BERMAN EPSTEINClick to see attachment VICE PRES
    5.00     		0 0 0
    1430 LAKE SHORE DRIVE
    CHICAGO,IL60661
    LAURIE E LAWTONClick to see attachment VICE PRES
    1.00     		0 0 0
    1430 LAKE SHORE DRIVE
    CHICAGO,IL60661
    DONNA BARROWSClick to see attachment SECRETARY
    1.00     		0 0 0
    525 N EAST AVENUE
    OAK PARK,IL60302
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE.”
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
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    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 N/A  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See page 24 of the instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3..........................bullet  
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    404,750
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    223,778
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    628,528
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
     
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    628,528
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    9,428
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    619,100
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    30,955
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    30,955
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2012 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    419
    b
    Income tax for 2012. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    419
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    30,536
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    30,536
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1................................
    7
    30,536
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    50,460
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    50,460
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
     
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    50,460
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2012)
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    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2011     		(c)
    2011     		(d)
    2012
    1 Distributable amount for 2012 from Part XI, line 7 30,536
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2012:
    a Enter amount for 2011 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2012:
    a From 2007....... 42,126
    b From 2008....... 49,948
    c From 2009....... 73,595
    d From 2010....... 56,828
    e From 2011....... 18,353
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 240,850
    4Qualifying distributions for 2012 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 50,460
    a Applied to 2011, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions)......     		 
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		 
    d Applied to 2012 distributable amount..... 30,536
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 19,924
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2012.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 260,774
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2011. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2012. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2013 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see
    instructions) .............     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2007 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		42,126
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2013.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		218,648
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2008.... 49,948
    b Excess from 2009.... 73,595
    c Excess from 2010.... 56,828
    d Excess from 2011.... 18,353
    e Excess from 2012.... 19,924
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 9
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2012, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2012 (b) 2011 (c) 2010 (d) 2009
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ....     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets” alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment” alternative test— enter 2⁄3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support” alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    SIDNEY EPSTEIN
    600 W FULTON
    CHICAGO,IL606611199
    (312) 429-8000
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
     
    cAny submission deadlines:
     
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
     
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 10
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    AFTER SCHOOL MATTERS
    66 E RANDOLPH STREET
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 250
    AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
    7272 GREENVILLE AVE
    DALLAS,TX75231     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 100
    AMERICAN PHILATELIC
    100 MATCH FACTORY PLACE
    BELLEFONTE,PA16823     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 100
    AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
    53 W JACKSON BLVD
    CHICAGO,IL60604     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 100
    ANTI DEFAMATION LEAGUE
    610 S MICHIGAN AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60605     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 250
    ART INSTITUTE
    111 S MICHIGAN
    CHICAGO,IL60603     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,090
    AUDITORIUM THEATRE
    50 E CONGRESS PKWY
    CHICAGO,IL60605     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 250
    CANAL CORRIDOR ASSOCIATION
    754 1ST ST
    LASALLE,IL61301     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 100
    CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY - BENJAMIN
    1990 S BUNDY DR SUITE 100
    LOS ANGELES,CA90025     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 100
    CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN
    1 EAST WACKER DR
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 550
    CHICAGO HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS
    521 E 35TH STREET
    CHICAGO,IL60616     		    TO FURTHER CHARTIABLE PURPOSE 4,190
    CHICAGO PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
    401 S LASALLE STE 1600-J
    CHICAGO,IL60605     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 170
    CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
    20 N MICHIGAN AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60602     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 4,270
    CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTR
    220 S MICHIGAN AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60604     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 3,440
    CHICAGO YOUTH CENTERS
    218 S WABASH
    CHICAGO,IL60604     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 7,260
    CHILDREN'S RESEARCH FUND
    225 E CHICAGO AVE BOX 4
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 170
    COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF CHICAGO
    815 W VAN BUREN ST 300
    CHICAGO,IL60607     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 100
    COMMUNITY HEALTH
    2611 W CHICAGO
    CHICAGO,IL60622     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 100
    COURT THEATRE
    5535 S ELLIS
    CHICAGO,IL60637     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 250
    CUMBERLAND COLLEGE
    6191 COLLEGE AVE
    WILLIAMSBURG,KY40769     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 420
    DANCE WORKS
    1016 N DEARBORN PKWY
    CHICAGO,IL60610     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 420
    DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
    333 7TH AVENUE
    NEW YORK,NY10001     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 250
    EAST VILLAGE YOUTH PROGRAM
    3643 W BELMONT
    CHICAGO,IL60618     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 200
    EPSTEIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    600 W FULTON ST
    CHICAGO,IL60661     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,000
    FAMILY INSTITUTE
    618 LIBRARY PLACE
    EVANSTON,IL60201     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 100
    FAMILY MATTERS
    PO BOX 14282
    SCOTTSDALE,AZ85267     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 250
    FRIENDS OF WESTERN PHILATELIC LIBRA
    1500 PARTRIDGE AVE
    SUNNYVALE,CA94087     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 250
    GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATOR
    300 N CENTRAL PARK AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60624     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 100
    GOODMAN THEATRE
    170 N DEARBORN
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 420
    GORDON TECH CATHOLIC COLLEGE PREP
    3633 N CALIFORNIA AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60618     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 170
    HARRIS THEATER
    205 E RANDOLPH ST
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 170
    HUBBARD STREET DANCE COMP
    1147 WEST JACKSON
    CHICAGO,IL60607     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,670
    HYDE PARK ART CENTER
    5020 S CORNELL AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60615     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 340
    INTUIT CENTER FOR INTUITIVE & OUTSI
    756 N MILWAURKEE AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60642     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 150
    JAMES TYREE FOUNDATION
    353 N CLARK STREET
    CHICAGO,IL60654     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 340
    JCC CHICAGO
    3003 W TOUHY AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60645     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 100
    JEWISH COUNCIL ON URBAN AFFAIRS
    610 S MICHIGAN AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60605     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 170
    JEWISH UNITED FUND
    30 S WELLS ST
    CHICAGO,IL60657     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 3,340
    JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICE
    225 BUSH STREET
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 100
    KALAPRIYA FOUNDATION
    410 MICHIGAN AVE STE 470
    CHICAGO,IL60605     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 420
    LANTOS FOUNDATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
    6 DIXON AVE SUITE 100
    CONCORD,NH03301     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 100
    LONG BEACH CIVIC ASSOCIATION
    52 EAST PARK AVE
    LONG BEACH,NY11561     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 100
    LONG BEACH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMEN
    1 WEST CHESTER ST
    LONG BEACH,NY11561     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 100
    LOOKING GLASS THEATRE
    821 N MICHIGAN AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		    TO FURTHER CHARTIABLE PURPOSE 1,000
    LUBIZNIK CENTER
    101 W 2ND ST
    MICHIGAN CITY,IN46360     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 790
    LUTHERAN CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES OF
    7620 MADISON STREET
    RIVER FOREST,IL60305     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 840
    LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO
    20 N WACKER DRIVE
    CHICAGO,IL60606     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,270
    METROSQUASH
    5655 S UNIVERSITY AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60637     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 600
    MUSIC INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
    300 GREEN BAY RD
    WINNETKA,IL60093     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 170
    NATIONAL JEWISH HEALTH
    1400 JACKSON ST
    DENVER,CO80206     		    TO FURTHER CHARTIABLE PURPOSE 500
    NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MEXICAN ART
    1852 W 19TH ST
    CHICAGO,IL60608     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 840
    NETWORK FOR TEACHING ENTREPRENEUROS
    222 S MORGAN ST SUITE 4D
    CHICAGO,IL60607     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 100
    PHI BETA KAPPA
    1606 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE
    WASHINGTON,DC20009     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 170
    PHI KAPPA PHI
    7576 GOODWOOD BLVD
    BATON ROUGE,LA70806     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 150
    RESCUE OUR ANGELS
    1044 W RANDOLPH ST
    CHICAGO,IL60607     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 170
    RIVER NORTH DANCE CHICAGO
    1016 N DEARBORN ST
    CHICAGO,IL60610     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 170
    ROBERTA BACHMANN LEWIS FO
    2640 GREY OAKS DRIVE
    NAPLES,FL34105     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 170
    RODFEI ZADEK
    5200 SOUTH HYDE PARK BLVD
    CHICAGO,IL60615     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 400
    SIGMA XI
    3106 EAST NC HIGHWAY 54
    PO BOX 13982
    TRIANGLE PARK,NC27709     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 100
    SOCIETY OF AMERICAN REGISTERED ARCH
    14 E 38TH STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10016     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 100
    SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENT
    400 WASHINGTON AVE
    MONTGOMERY,AL36104     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 760
    SOUTHSIDE WORSHIP CENTER
    7724 SOUTH RACINE AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60620     		    TO FUTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 100
    SPERTUS INSTITUTE OF JUDA
    610 S MICHIGAN
    CHICAGO,IL60605     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 420
    ST JUDE'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
    4619 RAVENSWOOD AVE 302
    CHICAGO,IL60640     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 100
    STEPPENWOLF THEATRE
    1650 N HALSTED
    CHICAGO,IL60614     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 250
    TAU BETA PI
    PO BOX 2697
    KNOXVILLE,TN37901     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 100
    TENEMENT MUSEUM
    103 ORCHARD STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10002     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 400
    THE CENTER FOR ENRICHED LIVING
    280 SAUNDERS RD
    RIVERWOODS,IL60015     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 500
    UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
    5801 S ELLIS
    CHICAGO,IL60637     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,180
    UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO HOSPITALS
    5841 S MARYLAND AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60637     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 1,090
    UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS FO
    1305 W GREEN STREET
    URBANA,IL61801     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 420
    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MUSEUM OF AR
    525 S STATE ST
    ANN ARBOR,MI48109     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 100
    URBAN GATEWAYS
    205 W RANDOLPH
    CHICAGO,IL60606     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 500
    US HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM
    100 RAOUL WALLENGBERG PI
    WASHINGTON,DC20024     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 420
    VICTORY GARDENS THEATRE
    2433 N LINCOLN AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60614     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 270
    WOMENS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
    8 S MICHIGAN AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60603     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 250
    WORKING IN THE SCHOOLS
    27 E MONROE SUITE 1400
    CHICAGO,IL60603     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 300
    WRITER'S THEATRE
    376 PARK AVE
    GLENCOE,IL60022     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 100
    WTTW
    5400 ST LOUIS AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60625     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 250
    YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CHARTER SC
    2641 S CALUMET AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60616     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 250
    MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
    909 N WASHINGTON SUITE 40
    ALEXANDRIA,VA22314     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 200
    ALBANY PARK THEATRE
    5100 N RIDGEWAY AVE
    CHICAGO,IL60625     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 170
    LUNA NEGRA
    445 W ERIE ST
    CHICAGO,IL60654     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 500
    ORIENTAL INSTITUTE
    1155 EAST 58TH STREET
    CHICAGO,IL60637     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 100
    ARTS CLUB
    201 E ONTARIO STREET
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 150
    CENTER FOR GLOBAL HEALTH
    645 N MICHIGAN
    CHICAGO,IL60611     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 170
    CHILDREN'S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
    2300 N CHILDRENS PL
    CHICAGO,IL60614     		    TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSE 350
    Total .................................bullet 3a 50,460
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 11
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3Interest on savings and temporary cash investments     14 20,985  
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....          
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory          
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   20,985  
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    1320,985
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Form 990-PF (2012)
    Page 12
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section
    Yes
    No
    501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is “Yes,” complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If “Yes,” complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer or fiduciary) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2012)
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description

    TY 2012 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    EPSTEIN FOUNDATION
    EIN: 36-6096387
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    INDIRECT ACCOUNTING FEES 1,850      

    TY 2012 CompensationExplanation
    Name:
    EPSTEIN FOUNDATION
    EIN: 36-6096387
    Person Name Explanation
    SIDNEY EPSTEIN  
    SONDRA BERMAN EPSTEIN  
    LAURIE E LAWTON  
    DONNA BARROWS  

    TY 2012 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    EPSTEIN FOUNDATION
    EIN: 36-6096387
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXPENSES        
    INVESTMENT FEES 33 33    
    FILING FEES 25      


    TY 2012 OtherNotesLoansRcvblShortSch2
    Name:
    EPSTEIN FOUNDATION
    EIN: 36-6096387
    Name of 501(c)(3) Organization Balance Due
    OAK PARK NOTE
          		13,500
    STANDARD CLUB BOND
          		200,000


    TY 2012 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    EPSTEIN FOUNDATION
    EIN: 36-6096387
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    FEDERAL INCOME TAX 530