The Oaklawn Foundationinc
Preselected recipients only
The Oaklawn Foundationinc is a private foundation in Wilton, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 60 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $65,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$65,500
- Assets$23.7 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $945,000 | 55 | $23.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 57 | $23.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 60 | $23.7 million |
How to apply
The Oaklawn Foundationinc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Oaklawn Foundationinc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 34 | $588,250 |
| New York | 5 | $98,500 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $90,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $85,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $67,500 |
| Vermont | 5 | $62,000 |
| Maine | 2 | $51,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $12,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Hill School | Grants 5 of 5 multi year grant pledge; class of '93 scholarship 2023-2025 year 3 of 3;director's grant to 501c organization | $65,500 |
| Colby College | Oaklawn foundation scholarship year 1 of 5 and director's 2025 grant to 501c organization | $50,000 |
| Wake Forest University | Director's grant to 501c organization;grant wake forest baseball and oaklawn scholarship 1 of 5 | $50,000 |
| Kids in Crisis | Kic educational services and director's grant to 501c organization | $45,000 |
| Mount Dora Christian Academy & Children's Home | Year 4 of 4 of scholarship fund,biomedical science institute and director's grant to 501c organization | $45,000 |
| Scsu Foundation Inc | Scholarship pledge year 5 of 5 and director's grant to 501c organization | $40,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship fund and gpac | $40,000 |
| Stamford Museum and Nature Center | Pledge for education programs and director's grant to 501c organization | $37,750 |
| Individual | 2025 grant scholarship fund and director's grant to 501c organization | $35,000 |
| Domus Kids Inc | Domus knights 2025 grant | $35,000 |
| Soundwaters | Scholarship fund year 5 of 5 and director's grant to 501c organization | $35,000 |
| Waterside School | Grant for annual fund & oaklawn foundation scholarships 2024-2028 and director's grant to 501c organization | $35,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Grant oaklawn foundation scholarship fund year 1 of 5 and director's grant to 501c organization | $32,500 |
| Brunswick School | 2025 pledge of multi year grant of $25,000 2024-2027; director's grant to 501c organization | $32,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Greenwich | General operating support, education programming and director's grant to 501c organization | $31,500 |
| Greenwich Family Centers | 2025 grant greenwich head start | $30,000 |
| Inner City Scholarship Fund | Oaklawn foundation scholarship and need based scholarships | $30,000 |
| Woodcock Nature Center | Grant for general operating fund and director's grant to 501c organization | $27,000 |
| Stark Mountain Foundation | Ski scholarship, land acquisition assistance & directors' grant to 501c organization | $26,500 |
| Hilsdale College | 2025 grant for oaklawn foundation scholarship | $25,000 |
| Laurel House | Grant supporting laurel house thinking well program | $25,000 |
| The Workplace Inc | Grant think it forward & general operating fund | $25,000 |
| University of the Cumberlands | Oaklawn foundation scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Uvm Foundation | Multi year grant year 4 of 5 oaklawn foundation scholarship | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Grant -disaster relief | $20,000 |
| Americares | Grant -emergency programs | $20,000 |
| Center for Education Development | Project boost | $20,000 |
| Clearwater Community Sailing Center | Director's grant to 501c organization & multi year scholarship 2025-2027 (year 1 of 3) | $20,000 |
| Greenwich Academy | 2025 pledge of multi year grant of $20,000 2023-2027;year 3 of 5 | $20,000 |
| Morning Star Catholic School | Tuition assistance and director's grant to 501c organization | $20,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor | Grant food & household essential budget | $20,000 |
| Sacred Heart University | Oaklawn scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Stamford | 2025 grant college readiness program | $15,000 |
| Purchase College | Oaklawn foundation endowed scholarship fund | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Norwalk River Valley Trail | Director's grant to 501c organization; 2025 pledge year 2 of 3 | $12,000 |
| Abilis | Grant for activities program | $10,000 |
| Betsy's Park | Multi year grant of $50,000 2025-2030 year 1 of 5 | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University | Director's grant to 501c organization | $10,000 |
| U of VT & State Agriculture Foundation | Director's grant to 501c organization | $7,500 |
| Darden School Foundation | Director's grant to 501c organization | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen K Grimm
- Elizabeth K Raftery
- Joseph Paight
- William S Kies IV
- Jonathan M Wells
- William S Kies III
- Samuel B Kies
Questions people ask
Does The Oaklawn Foundationinc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Oaklawn Foundationinc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Oaklawn Foundationinc?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen K Grimm (Director), Elizabeth K Raftery (Treasurer/Director), Joseph Paight (Director) and William S Kies IV (President/Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Oaklawn Foundationinc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.