Private foundation · EIN 04-6767748 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Constance O Putnam Foundation Tr

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $374K total, median $25K. 80% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$374K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MA
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.7M

Grants paid in 2024

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Perkins School for the BlindBoston, MAGeneral purposes$45K
Boston Medical CenterBoston, MAGeneral purposes$25K
Walker IncNeedham, MAGeneral purposes$25K
Crotched Mountain FoundationGreenfield, NHGeneral purposes$25K
Franciscan Hospital for ChildrenBrighton, MAGeneral purposes$25K
New England Center for ChildrenSouthborough, MAGeneral purposes$25K
Camp JabberwockyVineyard Haven, MAGeneral purposes$25K
Camp StarfishAshby, MAGeneral purposes$25K
Camp Sunshine at Sebago LakeCasco, MEGeneral purposes$25K
Carroll Center for the BlindNewton, MAGeneral purposes$25K
St Vincent's Special Needs ServiceTrumbull, CTGeneral purposes$24K
Lovelane Special Needs Horseback Riding ProgramLincoln, MAGeneral purposes$20K
Boston Children's Hospital TrustBoston, MAGeneral purposes$20K
Spina Bifida Assoc of Greater NeMilford, MAGeneral purposes$20K
Easter Seals MassachusettsWorcester, MAGeneral purposes$20K

By state: Massachusetts 12 · New Hampshire 1 · Maine 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Constance O Putnam Foundation Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Fiduciary Trust Company, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Constance O Putnam Foundation Tr accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Constance O Putnam Foundation Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $374K across 15 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Constance O Putnam Foundation Tr give?

Massachusetts (12 grants), New Hampshire (1 grants), Maine (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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