Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Connecticut College
To establish an endowment to maintain and enhance the quality of Connecticut college or its successor by merger or consolidation.
Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Connecticut College at a glance
In short: Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Connecticut College gave $226K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $226K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $226,288
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $226,288
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $226,288
- Total assets
- $4,726,039
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Connecticut College funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Connecticut College ($226K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Connecticut College gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $187K (2021) to $226K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $226K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut College New London, CT | See 990 P.2 Part III | $226,288 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,726,039 | $492,389 | $284,285 | $226,288 | 1 | $492,389 |
| 2023 | $4,518,520 | $231,897 | $263,697 | $207,534 | 1 | $231,567 |
| 2022 | $4,550,483 | $1,038,283 | $256,827 | $194,623 | 1 | $114,940 |
| 2021 | $3,769,303 | $443,192 | $237,231 | $187,321 | 1 | $443,192 |
| 2020 | $3,563,379 | $329,520 | $246,611 | $193,895 | 1 | $329,520 |
About Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Connecticut College
Based on IRS filings
Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Connecticut College is a public charity, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $226K. Net investment income was $492K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Connecticut College's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amanda Mayfield
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
R. Danielle Egan
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Wong
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carey Cseszko Chair
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Knight
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Daniells
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Katherine Bergeron (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Kimberly M. Verstandig (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jeffrey Cole (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Richard A. Madonna Jr. (2020–2022) — Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Connecticut College
How much does Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Connecticut College give each year?
Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Connecticut College gave $226K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $208K across 1 grant.
How large is Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Connecticut College?
Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Connecticut College reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $492K.
Where does Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Connecticut College operate?
Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Connecticut College has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Connecticut College's EIN?
Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Connecticut College's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6429969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Oakleaf Endowment Trust for Connecticut College funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- California Wildlands Grassroots Fund Grant Up to US $10,000 · Due October 28, 2026
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
- Boettcher Foundation Colorado Grantmaking: Rural Catalyst Grants US $1,000 - US $10,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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