Putnam Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Putnam Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cobleskill, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $360,000 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$360,000
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$7.9 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $286,000 the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $299,000 | 35 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $286,000 | 34 | $8.1 million |
| 2025 | $360,000 | 41 | $7.9 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 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $206,000 |
| Maryland | 13 | $89,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Double H Ranch | Program support | $25,000 |
| Camp Fowler | Program support | $20,000 |
| City Mission of Schenectady | Program support | $20,000 |
| Washington College | Education | $20,000 |
| Joshua Foundation | Religious | $15,000 |
| Lihue Lutheran Church | Religious | $15,000 |
| Niskayuna Reformed Church | Program support | $15,000 |
| Open Door Mission | Program support | $15,000 |
| Seat Center | Program support | $15,000 |
| Arkell Museum Library | Program support | $10,000 |
| Building African American Minds | Education | $10,000 |
| Connecticut College | Equity & inclusion action plan | $10,000 |
| Elizabethtown College | Education | $10,000 |
| For All Seasons | Program support | $10,000 |
| Koinonia Primary Care | Health care | $10,000 |
| Mission Experience | Program support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Program support | $10,000 |
| Proctors Collaborative | Program support | $10,000 |
| Talbot Interfaith Shelter | Program support | $10,000 |
| Trinity Cathedral | Religious | $10,000 |
| Wait House | Program support | $10,000 |
| Camp Chingachgook | Program support | $5,000 |
| Duke University | Education | $5,000 |
| Friends of Evfd | Program support | $5,000 |
| Lake George Association | Program support | $5,000 |
| Lakeside Chapel | Religious | $5,000 |
| Music Haven | Program support | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood Service Center | Program support | $5,000 |
| Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church | Religious | $5,000 |
| Schoharie Chapter Dar | Program support | $5,000 |
| Schoharie Free Library | Program support | $5,000 |
| Talbot County Free Library | Program support | $5,000 |
| Easton Volunteer Fire Department | Program support | $3,000 |
| Foundation of Hope | Program support | $3,000 |
| Lake George Land Conservancy | Program support | $3,000 |
| Mountainside Free Library | Program support | $3,000 |
| North Queensbury Fire Department | Program support | $3,000 |
| Talbot County Department of Emergency Services | Program support | $3,000 |
| Talbot Mentors | Program support | $3,000 |
| Easton Health Center MD | Program support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas O Putnam
- Anne B Putnam
- Caddie Putnam Rankin
- Robert J Rankin
- Patricia 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?
$360,000 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Putnam Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas O Putnam (President), Anne B Putnam (Treasurer), Caddie Putnam Rankin (Director) and Robert J Rankin (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Putnam Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.