The Old Sycamore Foundation
The Old Sycamore Foundation is a private foundation, based in Columbia, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $507K. Net investment income was $6.8M.
The Old Sycamore Foundation at a glance
In short: The Old Sycamore Foundation gave $507K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $63K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $507,425
- +341.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +166.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $63,428
- +65.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $11,567,793
- +406.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (72% 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 Sycamore Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Animal Charity Evaluators ($366K across 6 grants). Together the top 3 received $507K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 11 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Old Sycamore Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 177% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $115K (2024) to $507K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $507K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Charity Evaluators Covina, CA | Restricted to Greatest Need Fund | $135,000 |
| The Humane League Rockville, MD | General Funding | $101,289 |
| Animal Charity Evaluators Covina, CA | Restricted to Recommended Charity Fund | $75,000 |
| Animal Charity Evaluators Covina, CA | Restricted to Movement Grants | $50,000 |
| Animal Charity Evaluators Covina, CA | Restricted to Singeria Animal | $50,000 |
| Animal Charity Evaluators Covina, CA | Restricted to Sociedade Vegetariana Brasileira | $50,000 |
| Good Food Institute Washington, DC | General Funding | $40,017 |
| Animal Charity Evaluators Covina, CA | General Funding | $6,119 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,567,793 | $9,843,478 | $590,308 | $507,425 | 8 | $507,425 | $6,763,485 | $286,559 |
| 2024 | $2,283,033 | $278,804 | $152,530 | $115,000 | 3 | $115,000 | — | $443,478 |
| 2023 | $2,156,759 | $2,156,759 | — | — | — | — | — | $114,221 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Old Sycamore Foundation reported a distributable amount of $287K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Old Sycamore Foundation is led by W. Reed Espinosa, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
W. Reed Espinosa
President
Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Charles H. Espinosa
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Sycamore Foundation
How much does The Old Sycamore Foundation give each year?
The Old Sycamore Foundation gave $507K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $115K across 3 grants.
What is The Old Sycamore Foundation's typical grant size?
The Old Sycamore Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $63,428, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Old Sycamore Foundation give grants?
The Old Sycamore Foundation gives mostly in California: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (20%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Covina, CA (6 grants).
Does The Old Sycamore Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 38% of The Old Sycamore Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Old Sycamore Foundation's largest grantees?
The Old Sycamore Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Animal Charity Evaluators ($366,119 across 6 grants), The Humane League ($101,289) and Good Food Institute ($40,017), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Old Sycamore Foundation?
The Old Sycamore Foundation reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $507K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $287K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Old Sycamore Foundation's EIN?
The Old Sycamore Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3528412. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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