Old Sycamore Foundation

EIN 93-3528412 · MD · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$50K Funds in CA, MD, DC
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Old Sycamore Foundation based in MD paid 8 grants totaling $507.4K to 3 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $6.1K to $135K, with a median of $50K. Its largest recipients included ANIMAL CHARITY EVALUATORS, THE HUMANE LEAGUE, and GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$11,567,793
Giving (latest yr)
$507,425
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
8
Median grant
$50K
Recipients
3
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Animal Charity Evaluators$366,119
  • The Humane League$101,289
  • Good Food Institute$40,017

Where grants went

  • California$366,119 · 6 grants
  • Maryland$101,289 · 1 grant
  • District of Columbia$40,017 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (8)

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 Singeria Animal
$50,000
Animal Charity Evaluators
Covina, CA
Restricted to Sociedade Vegetariana Brasileira
$50,000
Animal Charity Evaluators
Covina, CA
Restricted to Movement Grants
$50,000
Good Food Institute
Washington, DC
General Funding
$40,017
Animal Charity Evaluators
Covina, CA
General Funding
$6,119

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Old Sycamore Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Old Sycamore Foundation reported 8 itemized grants totaling $507.4K. Individual grants ranged from $6.1K to $135K (median $50K).

Recent recipients include ANIMAL CHARITY EVALUATORS, THE HUMANE LEAGUE, GOOD FOOD INSTITUTE. The full grant list is on this page.

Old Sycamore Foundation is a private foundation based in Maryland, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Old Sycamore Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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