Old Oaks Foundation Inc
Old Oaks Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Purchase, New York. Formed in 1985, it makes grants to organizations that qualify as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Old Oaks Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Old Oaks Foundation Inc gave $390K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $389,500
- +75.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +27.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,527
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $179,195
- +5.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (17 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Old Oaks Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 3100 Purchase Street, Purchase, NY 10577-0600
Phone: (914) 683-6000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Old Oaks Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anti Defamation League ($11K). Together the top 10 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 121 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (86%), California (8%), Michigan (3%), and Connecticut (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Old Oaks Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 37 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $11K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $222K (2023) to $410K (2022). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $390K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti Defamation League New York, NY | General Support | $11,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester Port Chester, NY | General Support | $11,000 |
| Blythedale Valhalla, NY | General Support | $11,000 |
| Cancer Support Team Purchase, NY | General Support | $11,000 |
| Caramoor Center for the Arts Katonah, NY | General Support | $11,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation San Diego, CA | General Support | $11,000 |
| Children's Hope Chest Purchase, NY | General Support | $11,000 |
| Dorot New York, NY | General Support | $11,000 |
| FACES(FINDING a Cure for Epilepsy & Seizure) New York, NY | General Support | $11,000 |
| Feeding Westchester Elmsford, NY | General Support | $11,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $179,195 | $443,638 | $434,898 | $389,500 | 37 |
| 2023 | $170,455 | $391,608 | $262,232 | $222,000 | 29 |
| 2022 | $41,079 | $470,899 | $458,821 | $409,680 | 25 |
| 2021 | $29,001 | $367,627 | $375,278 | $321,555 | 18 |
| 2020 | $36,652 | $280,169 | $320,321 | $230,500 | 12 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it was formed exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including making grants to qualifying organizations.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of activities. DOROT describes its work as addressing social isolation and loneliness among older adults; Feeding Westchester says it leads hunger-action programs in Westchester County; and Guiding Eyes for the Blind says it provides guide dogs to people with vision loss. Cancer Support Team describes providing nursing, social work, and other services to cancer patients and their families in Westchester County. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $389,500. Listed grants ranged from $5,500 to $11,000, with a median of $11,000. The largest grants included $11,000 each to the Anti-Defamation League, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester, Blythedale, Cancer Support Team, Caramoor Center for the Arts, Challenged Athletes Foundation, Children’s Hope Chest, DOROT, FACES, Feeding Westchester, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, and Holocaust & Human Right Education. The stated purpose for these grants was general support.
The foundation’s 2023 filing describes a grant committee selected by the board of the Old Oaks Country Club. Club membership is asked to suggest possible charities; the committee reviews them and uses a point system to choose ten charities, then decides on grant amounts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan Sack as president and Stuart Alper as treasurer.
Old Oaks Foundation Inc is led by Jonathan Sack, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan Sack
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Alper
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Ophira Cukierman (2022) — Fmr Secretary
- Former: Benjamin Kirschenbaum (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Carol Corbin (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Jeffrey Tabak (2020–2021) — President & Director
- Former: Marilyn Zelman (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Martin Rose (2020–2021) — Vice President
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 Old Oaks Foundation Inc
How much does Old Oaks Foundation Inc give each year?
Old Oaks Foundation Inc gave $390K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $222K across 29 grants.
What is Old Oaks Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Old Oaks Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $11,000, and its average grant was $10,527, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Old Oaks Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does Old Oaks Foundation Inc give grants?
Old Oaks Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Purchase, NY (4 grants), Port Chester, NY (2 grants) and Harrison, NY (2 grants).
Does Old Oaks Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Old Oaks Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Old Oaks Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Old Oaks Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Anti Defamation League ($11,000), Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester ($11,000) and Blythedale ($11,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Old Oaks Foundation Inc?
Old Oaks Foundation Inc reported $179K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $444K.
What does Old Oaks Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation states that it was formed exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including making grants to qualifying organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Old Oaks Foundation Inc?
Old Oaks Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Old Oaks Foundation Inc's EIN?
Old Oaks Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3277022. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 July 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Old Oaks Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/old-oaks-foundation-inc-morg_876b0be0feb544139203e694450f3d8e
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