Putnam Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Putnam Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $337,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$337,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$8.0 million
- New grantees66%
Giving in 2024 was up from $257,420 the year before.
66% of its 2024 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 | $257,420 | 20 | $7.4 million |
| 2024 | $337,000 | 32 | $8.0 million |
How to apply
Putnam Family Foundation Inc 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 Putnam Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $116,250 |
| Florida | 6 | $62,750 |
| New York | 2 | $55,000 |
| Idaho | 5 | $33,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $20,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 2 | $7,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnel to Towers | Family and Individual services | $50,000 |
| New Foundation of Hope | Community, Education, Social Justice | $30,500 |
| University of Miami | Educational support | $30,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Other medical research | $25,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Other medical research | $20,000 |
| Shriners Children | Other medical research | $20,000 |
| Higher Ground | Family and Individual services | $19,000 |
| 1916 Foundation | Family and Individual services | $15,000 |
| Clear Brook Foundation | Community support | $15,000 |
| Naples Children & Education Foundation | Child education support | $10,250 |
| Cristo Rey Network | Family and Individual services | $10,000 |
| NCH Center for Philanthropy | Family and Individual services | $10,000 |
| Redan Foundation | Family and Individual services | $5,500 |
| Heroes Care | Family and Individual services | $5,000 |
| AAA Scholarship Foundation | Family and Individual services | $5,000 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research | Other medical research | $5,000 |
| Desert Scholarship Foundation | Educational support | $5,000 |
| American Breast Cancer Foundation | Other medical research | $5,000 |
| West Catholic High School | Religous support | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Other medical research | $5,000 |
| Blaine County Charitable Fund | Community Services | $5,000 |
| Church of the Holy Comforter | Religous support | $5,000 |
| Operation Helo | Family and Individual services | $5,000 |
| James Madison Institute | Educational support | $5,000 |
| Children's Brittle Bone Foundation | Medical support | $5,000 |
| St Luke's Magic Valley | Family and Individual services | $4,000 |
| Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation | Family and Individual services | $4,000 |
| The Distinguished Flying Crown Society | Family and Individual services | $2,500 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue | Animal Shelter, Humane Society | $2,500 |
| Lifeline Animal Project | Animal Shelter, Humane Society | $2,500 |
| Trailing of the Sheep | Educational support | $1,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Educational support | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald D Putnam
- Sharron A Putnam
- Rachel A Putnam
- Alexa B Putnam
Questions people ask
Does Putnam Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Putnam Family Foundation Inc give?
$337,000 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Putnam Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Gerald D Putnam (Director), Sharron A Putnam (Director), Rachel A Putnam (Director) and Alexa B Putnam (Secretary).
What does Putnam Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.