Constance O Putnam Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Constance O Putnam Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $374,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$374,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$8.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $393,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $393,000 | 17 | $7.8 million |
| 2024 | $374,000 | 15 | $8.5 million |
How to apply
Constance O 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 Constance O Putnam Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 12 | $300,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $24,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Perkins School for the Blind | General purposes | $45,000 |
| Boston Medical Center | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Walker Inc | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Crotched Mountain Foundation | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Franciscan Hospital for Children | General purposes | $25,000 |
| New England Center for Children | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Camp Jabberwocky | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Camp Starfish | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Carroll Center for the Blind | General purposes | $25,000 |
| St Vincent's Special Needs Service | General purposes | $24,000 |
| Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding Program | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Trust | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Spina Bifida Assoc of Greater NE | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Easter Seals Massachusetts | General purposes | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fiduciary Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Constance O Putnam Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Constance O Putnam Foundation give?
$374,000 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Constance O Putnam Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Fiduciary Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Constance O Putnam Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, disability and health.