Private foundation · EIN 92-1230563 · Faribault, Minnesota · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Trevor and Caren Putrah 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $125K total, median $10K. 50% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$125K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MN
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Episcopal Homes FoundationSt Paul, MNDonation$50K
Shattuck- St Mary's SchoolFaribault, MNDonation$35K
Montana Land Reliance FoundationHelena, MTDonation$10K
Union Gospel Missions Twin CitiesSt Paul, MNDonation$10K
The Brett Boyer FoundationFranklin, TNDonation$10K
Christopher and Dana Reeve FoundationShort Hills, NJDonation$10K

By state: Minnesota 3 · Montana 1 · Tennessee 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Trevor and Caren Putrah Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Faribault, Minnesota, administered in care of Matthew R Drevlow, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Trevor and Caren Putrah Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Trevor and Caren Putrah Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $125K across 6 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Trevor and Caren Putrah Foundation give?

Minnesota (3 grants), Montana (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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