The Putnam Area Foundation
Historical FunderPutnam, Connecticut · EIN 20-1716876 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | THOMAS A BORNER PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 155 PROVIDENCE STREET, PO BOX 166, PUTNAM CT 06260 |
| Phone | 8609282429 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA OF PUTNAM, CT AND SURROUNDING TOWNS. |
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 Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspinock Historical Society | Putnam, CT | Donation/Conservaton | $15,000 |
| Theater of Northeastern Ct | Putnam, CT | Donation | $10,000 |
| Town of Putnam (Mural Art Project) | Putnam, CT | Donation | $10,000 |
| Woodstock Agricultural Society | Woodstock, CT | Donation | $10,000 |
| Community Cultural Committee Nect | Pomfret, CT | Donation | $5,500 |
| Hale YMCA Youth & Family Center | Putnam, CT | Youth activity sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Jolly John's Keep on Truckin Fund | Columbia, CT | Donation | $5,000 |
| Town of Putnam (Recreational Dept) | Putnam, CT | Donation | $5,000 |
| Trustees of Roseland Park | Woodstock, CT | Donation | $5,000 |
| Daily Bread Food Pantry | Putnam, CT | Donation | $3,200 |
| Northeast Ct Education Foundation | Putnam, CT | Donation | $2,500 |
| Quiet Corner Garden Club | Woodstock, CT | Donation | $2,500 |
| Qvcc Foundation Inc | Danielson, CT | Tackle the trail | $2,500 |
| Town of Putnam (Arts Council) | Putnam, CT | Arts, crafts & festival | $2,000 |
| Town of Putnam | Putnam, CT | Donation | $1,800 |
| Arc Emporium | Woodstock, CT | Donation | $1,500 |
| Putnam Rotary | Putnam, CT | Donation | $1,500 |
| Day Kimball Hospital Foundation | Putnam, CT | Donation | $1,250 |
| Northeast Ct Cancer Crusadersfund | Putnam, CT | Cancer research/care | $1,000 |
| Teeg (Thompson Ecumenical Empowerm) | Thompson, CT | Donation | $1,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Putnam, CT | Donation | $1,000 |
| American Legion Post 13 | Putnam, CT | Donation | $800 |
| Ct Audubon Society | Pomfret, CT | Donation | $600 |
| YMCA Hale Youth & Family Center | Putnam, CT | Donation | $500 |
| Danielson Veterans Cofee House | Danielson, CT | Donation | $250 |
| Putnam Lions Foundation | Putnam, CT | Donation | $250 |
| Town of Woodstock (Recreation Dept) | Woodstock, CT | Donation | $250 |
| Womans Board Day Kimball Hospital | Putnam, CT | Donation | $250 |
| Paws Cat Shelter | Putnam, CT | Donation | $200 |
| Windham Area Arts Colaborative | Willimantic, CT | Donation | $200 |
| Putnam Business Association | Putnam, CT | Donation | $120 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $95,670 | 31 |
| 2023 | $82,450 | 25 |
| 2022 | $54,986 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522869349100112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1716876
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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