The Old Oak Trust
The Old Oak Trust is a private foundation, based in Westport, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $121K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $42K.
The Old Oak Trust at a glance
In short: The Old Oak Trust gave $7K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,500
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,167
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $120,718
- +32.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Old Oak Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Horizons GFA ($3K). Together the top 3 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Old Oak Trust gives
- Giving grew 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $7K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Horizons GFA Bridgeport, CT | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross Bridgeport, CT | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities Bridgeport, CT | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,718 | $42,688 | $7,244 | $6,500 | 3 | $6,500 | $41,989 |
| 2024 | $91,274 | $6,172 | $6,648 | $6,000 | 3 | $6,000 | $2,388 |
| 2023 | $87,431 | $4,060 | $6,625 | $6,000 | 3 | $6,000 | $3,519 |
| 2022 | $88,230 | $6,680 | $6,414 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $6,057 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Old Oak Trust is led by Wesley Tyler, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wesley Tyler
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 The Old Oak Trust
How much does The Old Oak Trust give each year?
The Old Oak Trust gave $7K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 3 grants.
What is The Old Oak Trust's typical grant size?
The Old Oak Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,167, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Old Oak Trust give grants?
The Old Oak Trust gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bridgeport, CT (3 grants).
Does The Old Oak Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Old Oak Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Old Oak Trust?
The Old Oak Trust reported $121K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $43K.
What is The Old Oak Trust's EIN?
The Old Oak Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6487646. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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