File 029587
Email Exchange Regarding MIT Foundation Grant Rejection and Leon Black Donation (File 029587)
Email correspondence from March 2019 between Jeffrey Epstein and Joi Ito discussing MIT's rejection of a $25,000 foundation grant from Epstein while retaining a separate donation from Leon Black.
Summary
This email chain from March 2019 documents communication between Jeffrey Epstein and Joi Ito at MIT regarding Epstein's charitable contributions. Ito informs Epstein that MIT was able to retain a donation from Leon Black but is returning a $25,000 grant from Epstein's foundation back to Arizona State University (ASU). The exchange includes Epstein's commentary on negative press coverage and his public perception, followed by brief acknowledgments from Ito.
From: J [jeevacation@gmail.com]Sent: 3/4/2019 11:27:03 PMTo: Joi ItoSubject: Re: $25K from ASUhttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/04/opinion/letters/jeffrey-epstein.htmlOn Mon, Mar 4, 2019 at 11:08 AM Joi Ito > wrote:I'm good. Good luck!- JoiOn Mar 4, 2019, at 7:45 AM, J <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:brutal press. . sorry . it seems im a symbol for all ills. :). if you hate the rich, the men , the trumptypes . im your boy . at least for the moment. . hope you are wellOn Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 1:24 PM Joi Ito < wrote:Thanks!On Feb 28, 2019, at 1:18 PM, J <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:No problem- Trying to get more black for youOn Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 1:10 PM Joi Ito <> wrote:Hey Jeffrey.How are things?Just to let you know. We were able to keep the Leon Black money, but the $25K from your foundation isgetting bounced by MIT back to ASU.Sorry...- Joiplease noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofJEEUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, andHOUSE OVERSIGHT 029587destroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedplease noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofJEEUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedplease noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofJEEUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedHOUSE OVERSIGHT 029588