Jeff and Laura Putnam Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jeff and Laura Putnam Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$21,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $13,000 the year before.
75% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $47,000 | 5 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $13,000 | 2 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $21,000 | 5 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Jeff and Laura Putnam Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jeff and Laura Putnam Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 2 | $12,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Alive International Inc | support program in the Dominican Republic | $6,000 |
| Kids Alive International Inc | To support the ongoing work led by Victor Trautwein in the Dominican Republic | $6,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | To support IA - Planned Parenthood North Central States | $2,500 |
| Adirondack Land Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Putnam
- Tarrant Jeffrey Putnam
Questions people ask
Does Jeff and Laura Putnam Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jeff and Laura Putnam Foundation give?
$21,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Jeff and Laura Putnam Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laura Putnam (Dir, Sec, VP) and Tarrant Jeffrey Putnam (Dir, Pres, Treas).
What does Jeff and Laura Putnam Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international and youth programs.