Putnam Foundation Trust

Invitation Only

Chicago, Illinois · EIN 13-6037083 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$743K

Organizations funded1

Typical grant$742,714

Total assets$17.3M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $742,714 and $742,714.

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From the return

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On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Where it gives

100% of grants went outside Illinois.

California1

Grants paid in tax year 2025

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Timken Museum of Art	San Diego, CA	General	$742,714

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Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2025	$742,714	1
2024	$755,782	1
2023	$766,199	1

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349104245
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6037083
Profile updated Nov 11, 2026

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