Putnam Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Putnam Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $742,714 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $742,714 and the largest $742,714. 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$742,714
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$742,714
- Largest grant$742,714
- Assets$17.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $755,782 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $766,199 | 1 | $14.9 million |
| 2024 | $755,782 | 1 | $15.9 million |
| 2025 | $742,714 | 1 | $17.3 million |
How to apply
Putnam Foundation Trust 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 Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $742,714 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Timken Museum of Art | General | $742,714 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Putnam Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Putnam Foundation Trust give?
$742,714 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $742,714.
Who runs Putnam Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Putnam Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.