Private foundation · EIN 36-4188818 · Dexter, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Graham R 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: 30 grants paid, $281K total, median $5,500. 83% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
30
$281K
Median grant
$5,500
Stays in MI
83%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Habitat for HumanityAnn Arbor, MICharitable$25K
Planned Parenthood of MichiganAnn Arbor, MICharitable$25K
United Methodist Commitee on ReliefAtlanta, GACharitable$20K
Faith in ActionChelsea, MICharitable$20K
West Side ChurchAnn Arbor, MIReligious$17K
University of Michigan Alumni AssocAnn Arbor, MIEducational$15K
American Red CrossAnn Arbor, MICharitable$15K
Chelsea FIRST United MethodistChelsea, MICharitable$15K
Encore Musical TheaterDexter, MICharitable$10K
University of Michigan Marsal School of EducationAnn Arbor, MIEducational$10K
Resilience Advocates for Ending ViolenceHolland, MICharitable$10K
Hope Western Prison Education ProgrHolland, MIEducation$10K
Alpha HouseAnn Arbor, MICharitable$7,000
Grace Lutheran ChurchRiver Forest, ILReligious$6,000
Ann Arbor Community FoundationAnn Arbor, MICharitable$6,000
Washtenaw LiteracyYpsilanti, MICharitable$5,000
Good Samaritan-Circles Ottawa CountyHolland, MICharitable$5,000
Community Action HouseHolland, MICharitable$5,000
All Options Hoosier Abortion FundOakland, CACharitable$5,000
Holland Hospital Community Health CenterHolland, MICharitable$5,000
TurnstoneFort Wayne, INCharitable$5,000
Mosaic Counseling ServicesGrand Haven, MICharitable$5,000
Cluster Art SpaceAnn Arbor, MIEducation$5,000
Our HouseYpsilanti, MICharitable$5,000
House By the Side of the RoadAnn Arbor, MICharitable$5,000
Growing HopeYpsilanti, MICharitable$5,000
Detroit PBSWixom, MIEducational$5,000
NPR - MichiganAnn Arbor, MIEducational$5,000
Face Low Cost Animal ClinicIndianapolis, INCharitable$3,000
Old News Boys of Greater LansingLansing, MICharitable$2,000

By state: Michigan 25 · Georgia 1 · Indiana 2 · Illinois 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Graham R Putnam Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dexter, Michigan, administered in care of Donald Russ, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Graham R 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 Graham R Putnam Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $281K across 30 grants, a median of $5,500.

Where does Graham R Putnam Family Foundation give?

Michigan (25 grants), Georgia (1 grants), Indiana (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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