Private foundation · EIN 20-4000349 · Ketchum, Idaho · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Putnam Family Foundation

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: 32 grants paid, $337K total, median $5,000. 16% of grants stayed in Idaho.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
32
$337K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in ID
16%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NYFamily and Individual services$50K
New Foundation of HopeChicago, ILCommunity, Education, Social Justice$31K
University of MiamiCoral Gables, FLEducational support$30K
Northwestern Memorial FoundationChicago, ILOther medical research$25K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNOther medical research$20K
Shriners ChildrenChicago, ILOther medical research$20K
Higher GroundKetchum, IDFamily and Individual services$19K
1916 FoundationHighland Park, ILFamily and Individual services$15K
Clear Brook FoundationScranton, PACommunity support$15K
Naples Children & Education FoundationNaples, FLChild education support$10K
Cristo Rey NetworkChicago, ILFamily and Individual services$10K
Nch Center for PhilanthropyNaples, FLFamily and Individual services$10K
Redan FoundationLake Bluff, ILFamily and Individual services$5,500
Heroes CareDes Moines, IAFamily and Individual services$5,000
Aaa Scholarship FoundationTampa, FLFamily and Individual services$5,000
Fisher Center for Alzheimer's ResearchNew York, NYOther medical research$5,000
Desert Scholarship FoundationPalm Desert, CAEducational support$5,000
American Breast Cancer FoundationColumbia, MDOther medical research$5,000
West Catholic High SchoolGrand Rapids, MIReligous support$5,000
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNOther medical research$5,000
Blaine County Charitable FundHailey, IDCommunity Services$5,000
Church of the Holy ComforterKenilworth, ILReligous support$5,000
Operation HeloMaiden, NCFamily and Individual services$5,000
James Madison InstituteTallahassee, FLEducational support$5,000
Children's Brittle Bone FoundationZion, ILMedical support$5,000
St Luke's Magic ValleyBoise, IDFamily and Individual services$4,000
Sun Valley Ski Education FoundationSun Valley, IDFamily and Individual services$4,000
The Distinguished Flying Crown SocietySan Diego, CAFamily and Individual services$2,500
Big Dog Ranch RescueLoxahacgee Groves, FLAnimal Shelter, Humane Society$2,500
Lifeline Animal ProjectAtlanta, GAAnimal Shelter, Humane Society$2,500
Trailing of the SheepHailey, IDEducational support$1,000
Evans Scholars FoundationGlenview, ILEducational support$250

By state: Illinois 9 · Florida 6 · New York 2 · Idaho 5 · Tennessee 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Putnam Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ketchum, Idaho, administered in care of Gerald D Putnam, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Putnam Family Foundation 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 Putnam Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $337K across 32 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Putnam Family Foundation give?

Illinois (9 grants), Florida (6 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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