Putnam Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNaples, Florida · EIN 20-4000349 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$337K
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
81% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Family and Individual services | $50,000 |
| New Foundation of Hope | Chicago, IL | Community, Education, Social Justice | $30,500 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | Educational support | $30,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | Chicago, IL | Other medical research | $25,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Other medical research | $20,000 |
| Shriners Children | Chicago, IL | Other medical research | $20,000 |
| Higher Ground | Ketchum, ID | Family and Individual services | $19,000 |
| 1916 Foundation | Highland Park, IL | Family and Individual services | $15,000 |
| Clear Brook Foundation | Scranton, PA | Community support | $15,000 |
| Naples Children & Education Foundation | Naples, FL | Child education support | $10,250 |
| Cristo Rey Network | Chicago, IL | Family and Individual services | $10,000 |
| NCH Center for Philanthropy | Naples, FL | Family and Individual services | $10,000 |
| Redan Foundation | Lake Bluff, IL | Family and Individual services | $5,500 |
| Heroes Care | Des Moines, IA | Family and Individual services | $5,000 |
| AAA Scholarship Foundation | Tampa, FL | Family and Individual services | $5,000 |
| Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research | New York, NY | Other medical research | $5,000 |
| Desert Scholarship Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | Educational support | $5,000 |
| American Breast Cancer Foundation | Columbia, MD | Other medical research | $5,000 |
| West Catholic High School | Grand Rapids, MI | Religous support | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Other medical research | $5,000 |
| Blaine County Charitable Fund | Hailey, ID | Community Services | $5,000 |
| Church of the Holy Comforter | Kenilworth, IL | Religous support | $5,000 |
| Operation Helo | Maiden, NC | Family and Individual services | $5,000 |
| James Madison Institute | Tallahassee, FL | Educational support | $5,000 |
| Children's Brittle Bone Foundation | Zion, IL | Medical support | $5,000 |
| St Luke's Magic Valley | Boise, ID | Family and Individual services | $4,000 |
| Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation | Sun Valley, ID | Family and Individual services | $4,000 |
| The Distinguished Flying Crown Society | San Diego, CA | Family and Individual services | $2,500 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue | Loxahacgee Groves, FL | Animal Shelter, Humane Society | $2,500 |
| Lifeline Animal Project | Atlanta, GA | Animal Shelter, Humane Society | $2,500 |
| Trailing of the Sheep | Hailey, ID | Educational support | $1,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Glenview, IL | Educational support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $337,000 | 32 |
| 2023 | $257,420 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349103097
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4000349
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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