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The Old Oak Trust

Preselected recipients only Westport, Connecticut · EIN 066487646

The Old Oak Trust is a private foundation in Westport, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $6,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $6,000 the year before.

0% of its 2024 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$6,0003$129,697
2024$6,5003$138,382

How to apply

The Old Oak Trust 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Old Oak Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.

StateGrantsAmount
Connecticut3$6,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Horizons Gfa
Bridgeport, CT
Unrestricted$2,500
American Red Cross
Bridgeport, CT
Unrestricted$2,000
Catholic Charities
Bridgeport, CT
Unrestricted$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Old Oak Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Old Oak Trust give?

$6,500 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.

Who runs The Old Oak Trust?

Its 2024 filing lists Wesley Tyler (Trustee).

What does The Old Oak Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services and faith communities.

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