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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 13-6127896

The Oaklawn Foundationinc

A private foundation in Wilton, CT. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 60 grants and $1.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $1,121,000

    Grants listed
    60
    Assets, end of year
    $16,795,448

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,025,000

    Grants listed
    57
    Assets, end of year
    $16,386,976

  • Tax year 2023

    $945,000

    Grants listed
    55
    Assets, end of year
    $14,999,063

  • Tax year 2022

    $940,000

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $15,220,273

  • Tax year 2021

    $970,000

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $14,706,148

  • Tax year 2020

    $820,000

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $14,072,610

Grants paid in 2025

60 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The Hill SchoolPottstown, PA

    Grants 5 of 5 multi year grant pledge; class of '93 scholarship 2023-2025 year 3 of 3;director's grant to 501c organization

    $65,500
  2. Colby CollegeWaterville, ME

    Oaklawn foundation scholarship year 1 of 5 and director's 2025 grant to 501c organization

    $50,000
  3. Wake Forest UniversityWinstonsalem, NC

    Director's grant to 501c organization;grant wake forest baseball and oaklawn scholarship 1 of 5

    $50,000
  4. Kids in CrisisCos Cob, CT

    Kic educational services and director's grant to 501c organization

    $45,000
  5. Mount Dora Christian Academy & Children's HomeMount Dora, FL

    Year 4 of 4 of scholarship fund,biomedical science institute and director's grant to 501c organization

    $45,000
  6. Scsu Foundation IncNew Haven, CT

    Scholarship pledge year 5 of 5 and director's grant to 501c organization

    $40,000
  7. UNC WilmingtonWilmington, NC

    Scholarship fund and gpac

    $40,000
  8. Stamford Museum and Nature CenterStamford, CT

    Pledge for education programs and director's grant to 501c organization

    $37,750
  9. Choate-Rosemary HallWallingford, CT

    2025 grant scholarship fund and director's grant to 501c organization

    $35,000
  10. Domus Kids IncStamford, CT

    Domus knights 2025 grant

    $35,000
  11. SoundwatersStamford, CT

    Scholarship fund year 5 of 5 and director's grant to 501c organization

    $35,000
  12. Waterside SchoolStamford, CT

    Grant for annual fund & oaklawn foundation scholarships 2024-2028 and director's grant to 501c organization

    $35,000
  13. St Lawrence UniversityCanton, NY

    Grant oaklawn foundation scholarship fund year 1 of 5 and director's grant to 501c organization

    $32,500
  14. Brunswick SchoolGreenwich, CT

    2025 pledge of multi year grant of $25,000 2024-2027; director's grant to 501c organization

    $32,000
  15. Boys & Girls Club GreenwichGreenwich, CT

    General operating support, education programming and director's grant to 501c organization

    $31,500
  16. Greenwich Family CentersGreenwich, CT

    2025 grant greenwich head start

    $30,000
  17. Inner City Scholarship FundNew York, NY

    Oaklawn foundation scholarship and need based scholarships

    $30,000
  18. Woodcock Nature CenterWilton, CT

    Grant for general operating fund and director's grant to 501c organization

    $27,000
  19. Stark Mountain FoundationWaitsfield, VT

    Ski scholarship, land acquisition assistance & directors' grant to 501c organization

    $26,500
  20. Hilsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    2025 grant for oaklawn foundation scholarship

    $25,000
  21. Laurel HouseStamford, CT

    Grant supporting laurel house thinking well program

    $25,000
  22. The Workplace IncBridgeport, CT

    Grant think it forward & general operating fund

    $25,000
  23. University of the CumberlandsWilliamsburg, KY

    Oaklawn foundation scholarship fund

    $25,000
  24. Uvm FoundationBurlington, VT

    Multi year grant year 4 of 5 oaklawn foundation scholarship

    $25,000
  25. American Red CrossGreenwich, CT

    Grant -disaster relief

    $20,000
  26. AmericaresStamford, CT

    Grant -emergency programs

    $20,000
  27. Center for Education DevelopmentNew York, NY

    Project boost

    $20,000
  28. Clearwater Community Sailing CenterClearwater, FL

    Director's grant to 501c organization & multi year scholarship 2025-2027 (year 1 of 3)

    $20,000
  29. Greenwich AcademyGreenwich, CT

    2025 pledge of multi year grant of $20,000 2023-2027;year 3 of 5

    $20,000
  30. Morning Star Catholic SchoolTampa, FL

    Tuition assistance and director's grant to 501c organization

    $20,000
  31. Neighbor to NeighborGreenwich, CT

    Grant food & household essential budget

    $20,000
  32. Sacred Heart UniversityFairfield, CT

    Oaklawn scholarship fund

    $20,000
  33. Boys & Girls Club of StamfordStamford, CT

    2025 grant college readiness program

    $15,000
  34. Purchase CollegePurchase, NY

    Oaklawn foundation endowed scholarship fund

    $15,000
  35. Friends of the Norwalk River Valley TrailGeorgetown, CT

    Director's grant to 501c organization; 2025 pledge year 2 of 3

    $12,000
  36. AbilisGreenwich, CT

    Grant for activities program

    $10,000
  37. Betsy's ParkHolderness, NH

    Multi year grant of $50,000 2025-2030 year 1 of 5

    $10,000
  38. Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL

    Director's grant to 501c organization

    $10,000
  39. U of VT & State Agriculture FoundationBurlington, VT

    Director's grant to 501c organization

    $7,500
  40. Darden School FoundationCharlottesville, VA

    Director's grant to 501c organization

    $5,000
  41. St Paul's Episcopal ChurchRiverside, CT

    Director's grant to 501c organization

    $4,500
  42. National MS SocietyHartford, CT

    Director's grant to 501c organization

    $3,250
  43. Upper Valley Land TrustHanover, NH

    Director's grant to 501c organization

    $2,500
  44. Ascutney OutdoorsBrownsville, VT

    Director's grant to 501c organization

    $2,000
  45. The Mead SchoolStamford, CT

    Director's grant to 501c organization

    $2,000
  46. Villanova UniversityVillanova, PA

    Director's grant to 501c organization

    $2,000
  47. Forest Society of MaineBangor, ME

    Director's grant to 501c organization

    $1,500
  48. Greenwich Alliance for EducationGreenwich, CT

    Director's grant to 501c organization

    $1,500
  49. Friends of Ambler FarmWilton, CT

    Director's grant to 501c organization

    $1,000
  50. Greenwich Land TrustGreenwich, CT

    Director's grant to 501c organization

    $1,000
  51. NYU Stern School of BusinessNew York, NY

    Director's grant to 501c organization

    $1,000
  52. West Windsor Historical SocietyBrownsville, VT

    Director's grant to 501c organization

    $1,000
  53. Wilton Library AssociationWilton, CT

    Director's grant to 501c organization

    $1,000
  54. Alzheimers AssociationChicago, IL

    Director's grant to 501c organization

    $750
  55. Cardinal Sheehan Center IncBridgeport, CT

    Director's grant to 501c organization

    $750
  56. Stamford Little LeagueStamford, CT

    Director's grant to 501c organization

    $750
  57. The Maritime Aquarium at NorwalkSouth Norwalk, CT

    Director's grant to 501c organization

    $750
  58. Fraternal Order of the Umbrella IncStamford, CT

    Director's grant to 501c organization

    $500
  59. Greenwich Community GardensGreenwich, CT

    Director's grant to 501c organization

    $500
  60. Westport Country PlayhouseWestport, CT

    Director's grant to 501c organization

    $500

Approved for future payment

10 grants

Approved in 2025 and not yet paid.

  1. Colby CollegeWaterville, ME

    Multi year grant: $40,000 for 2026-2029 remaining

    $160,000
  2. Choate-Rosemary HallWallingford, CT

    Multi year grant: $30,000 for 2026-2029 remaining

    $120,000
  3. St Lawrence UniversityCanton, NY

    Multi year grant: $30,000 for 2026-2029 remaining

    $120,000
  4. Woodcock Nature CenterWilton, CT

    Multi year grant: $25,000 for 2026-2029 remaining

    $100,000
  5. Waterside SchoolStamford, CT

    Multi year grant-$30,000 for 2026-2028 remaining

    $90,000
  6. Brunswick SchoolGreenwich, CT

    Multi year grant: $25,000 for 2026-2027 remaining

    $50,000
  7. Betsy's ParkHolderness, NH

    Multi year grant: $10,000 for 2026-2029 remaining

    $40,000
  8. Greenwich AcademyGreenwich, CT

    Multi year grant: $20,000 for 2026-2027 remaining

    $40,000
  9. UvmBurlington, VT

    Multi year grant-$25,000 for 2026 remaining

    $25,000
  10. Friends of Norwalk River Valley TrailGreenwich, CT

    Multi year grant: $10,000 for 2026 remaining

    $10,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education12 grants $319,50061% of the total
  2. Environment7 grants $105,50020% of the total
  3. Arts and culture4 grants $40,0008% of the total
  4. Jobs and employment1 grant $25,0005% of the total
  5. Sports and recreation2 grants $20,0004% of the total
  6. Mental health1 grant $10,0002% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $1,750<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Connecticut34 grants $588,250
  2. New York5 grants $98,500
  3. North Carolina2 grants $90,000
  4. Florida3 grants $85,000
  5. Pennsylvania2 grants $67,500
  6. Vermont5 grants $62,000
  7. Maine2 grants $51,500
  8. Kentucky1 grant $25,000
  9. Michigan1 grant $25,000
  10. New Hampshire2 grants $12,500

Officers, directors and trustees

7 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Stephen K GrimmDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Elizabeth K RafteryTREASURER/DIRECTOR Hours 25Pay $40,000
  • Joseph PaightDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • William S Kies IVPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 4Pay $10,000
  • Jonathan M WellsDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • William S Kies IIIDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0
  • Samuel B KiesDIRECTOR Hours 0Pay $0

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