The Old Sycamore Foundation
Invitation OnlyColumbia, Maryland · EIN 93-3528412 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$507K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$12.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $40,017 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
87% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $507,425 | 8 |
| 2024 | $115,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349105066
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-3528412
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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