The Aaron a and Maria H Putnam Family Charitable Trust
Historical FunderHoulton, Maine · EIN 27-2844121 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $9,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GARY A SEVERSON |
|---|---|
| Address | 35 MARKET SQUARE, HOULTON ME 04730 |
| Phone | 2075326527 |
| SHN@PWLESS.NET | |
| Form and materials | PRESCRIBED REQUEST FOR GRANT FORM |
| Deadlines | CALENDAR YEAR END |
| Restrictions | MUST BE 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION FOR HEALTH, EDUCATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY SERVICE NEEDS OF HOULTON, MAINE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | Houlton, ME | Support of the needy | $20,000 |
| Unitarian Church | Houlton, ME | Inspire community;spritiual growth | $18,000 |
| Mcgills Community Band | Houlton, ME | Community band support | $15,000 |
| Adopt a Block Aroostook | Houlton, ME | Providing families food & recreation | $10,000 |
| Putnam House | Houlton, ME | Senior center | $10,000 |
| John Millar Civic Center | Houlton, ME | Local recreational event center | $10,000 |
| Houlton Regional Health Services Fd | Houlton, ME | Community health care | $9,000 |
| Vital Pathways | Houlton, ME | Community health&improvement | $9,000 |
| American Red Cross | Houlton, ME | Care for the needy | $8,000 |
| Ark Animal Sanctuary | Houlton, ME | Animal rescue and rehabilitation | $8,000 |
| Houlton Humane Society | Houlton, ME | Prevention of the cruelty to animals | $8,000 |
| Lifeflight Foundation | Camden, ME | Provide critical care to mainers | $8,000 |
| Aid for Kids | Houlton, ME | Improve life for kids and families | $8,000 |
| Aroostook Agency on Aging | Presque Isle, ME | Improve elderly quality of life | $7,500 |
| Houlton Canopy Crew | Hammond, ME | Maintain and plant town trees | $6,000 |
| Houlton High School Alumni Assoc | Houlton, ME | Educational scholarships | $5,000 |
| Living Innovations | Houlton, ME | Supporting people w/disabilities | $5,000 |
| Northern Lighthouse | Presque Isle, ME | Mental and behavioral health therapy | $5,000 |
| Houlton Chamber of Commerce | Houlton, ME | Community beautificatiuon | $4,000 |
| Aroostook House of Comfort | Presque Isle, ME | Provide inpatient hospice care | $4,000 |
| Greater Houlton Christian Academy | Houlton, ME | Provide christian education | $3,000 |
| Houlton Middle High School | Houlton, ME | Scholarship fund | $2,000 |
| Houlton Community Market | Houlton, ME | Promote local homemade goods | $2,000 |
| Cary Library | Houlton, ME | Cultural engagement | $1,800 |
| Southern Aroostook Ag Museum | Littleton, ME | Heritage preservation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $187,300 | 25 |
| 2024 | $175,898 | 22 |
| 2023 | $156,245 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349103383
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-2844121
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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