Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation
OYSTER BAY COUNCIL CHARITABLE FOUND is a private foundation based in Oyster Bay, New York. Its 2026 filing reports 19 grants totaling $41,083, all to recipients in New York.
Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation gave $41K across 19 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 74% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $41,083
- +15.2% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 19
- +35.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,162
- -15.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $169,560
- +15.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 74% first-time grantees (14 of 19, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 596, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was St Domiinicks Church Gala ($10K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2026 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
74%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 14 of 19 grantees (74%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $850 repeat.
- 26% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−2%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 531% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2021) to $46K (2020). In 2026 it made 19 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Domiinicks Church Gala Oyster Bay, NY | General Fund | $10,000 |
| St Dominicks Youth Ministry Oyster Bay, NY | Public Funds | $5,000 |
| St Dom Church Ministries Oyster Bay, NY | General Fund | $5,000 |
| St Dominicks Church Golf SP Oyster Bay, NY | General Fund | $5,000 |
| St Dominicks Church General Funds Oyster Bay, NY | General Fund | $4,283 |
| Natalie Cuevas MSGR Collins Schol Oyster Bay, NY | General Funds | $1,500 |
| Ben Beil James Collins Award Oyster Bay, NY | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Adrian Kim Joseph HAR Sch Oyster Bay, NY | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Kaila Dennehy Jos Harrison Award Oyster Bay, NY | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Keith Berka Americanis Award Oyster Bay, NY | Public Funds | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $169,560 | $50,089 | $45,270 | $41,083 | 19 | $41,083 | $3,462 | $7,732 |
| 2025 | $146,380 | $39,992 | $38,568 | $35,650 | 14 | $35,650 | $3,535 | $7,137 |
| 2024 | $143,743 | $20,455 | $23,701 | $20,950 | 15 | $20,950 | $3,182 | $7,142 |
| 2023 | $148,088 | $46,864 | $44,659 | $41,750 | 18 | $41,750 | $2,918 | $7,141 |
| 2022 | $143,587 | $30,674 | $27,668 | $25,502 | 12 | $25,502 | $2,606 | $7,073 |
| 2021 | $161,485 | $28,266 | $26,591 | $18,700 | 17 | — | $2,765 | $6,043 |
| 2020 | $122,624 | $58,880 | $55,665 | $46,337 | 21 | — | $1,992 | $6,345 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation gave $41,083 through 19 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $10,000 to ST DOMIINICKS CHURCH GALA; $5,000 each to ST DOMINICKS YOUTH MINISTRY, ST DOM CHURCH MINISTRIES, and ST DOMINICKS CHURCH GOLF SP; and $4,283 to ST DOMINICKS CHURCH GENERAL FUNDS. The filing also lists awards and scholarships for individual recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists James Murphy and John Tabako as trustees, Stephen T Treacy as president, and Robert Manning as a trustee.
Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation is led by Stephen T. Treacy, President since 2026 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Stephen T. Treacy
President
President → Trustee, 2024
Trustee → President, 2026
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James Murphy
Trustees
Trustee → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Trustees, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Tabako
Trustees
Secretary → Trustees, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Manning
Trusstees
Vice President → Trusstees, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Henry Brewer (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation
How much does Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation give each year?
Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation gave $41K across 19 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $36K across 14 grants.
What is Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,162, across 19 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation give grants?
Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oyster Bay, NY (19 grants).
Does Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include St Domiinicks Church Gala ($10,000), St Dominicks Youth Ministry ($5,000) and St Dom Church Ministries ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation?
Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation reported $170K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1536254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Oyster Bay Council Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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