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Graham R Putnam Family Foundation is a private corporation based in DEXTER, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Donald Russ. It holds total assets of $3.1M. Annual income is reported at $159K. Total assets have grown from $543K in 2010 to $3.2M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Michigan. According to available records, Graham R Putnam Family Foundation has made 22 grants totaling $154K, with a median grant of $5K. The foundation has distributed between $74K and $80K annually from 2021 to 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $20K, with an average award of $7K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, Georgia, Illinois, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 11 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Graham R Putnam Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 22 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, GA, IL.
Graham R Putnam Family Foundation has distributed a total of $154K across 22 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $7K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $20K.
Graham R Putnam Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Graham R Putnam Family Foundation is headquartered in DEXTER, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn Andersen Putnam | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elaine A True | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elise A Putnam | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Miles G Putnam | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$291K
Total Assets
$3.2M
Fair Market Value
$6M
Net Worth
$3.2M
Grants Paid
$286K
Contributions
$2.1M
Net Investment Income
$291K
Distribution Amount
$242K
Total Grants
22
Total Giving
$154K
Average Grant
$7K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith In ActionCHARITABLE | Chelsea, MI | $15K | 2022 |
| Univeristy Of MichiganEDUCATIONAL | Ann Arbor, MI | $20K | 2022 |
| University Of Michigan Alumni AssocEDUCATIONAL | Ann Arbor, MI | $10K | 2022 |
| United Methodist Commitee On ReliefCHARITABLE | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2022 |
| American Red CrossCHARITABLE | Ann Arbor, MI | $8K | 2022 |
| Chelsea First Methodist ChurchRELIGIOUS | Chelsea, MI | $4K | 2022 |
| West Side ChurchRELIGIOUS | Ann Arbor, MI | $4K | 2022 |
| Grace Lutheran ChurchRELIGIOUS | River Forest, IL | $4K | 2022 |
| Dexter Community FoundationCHARITABLE | Ann Arbor, MI | $2K | 2022 |
| Alpha HouseCHARITABLE | Ann Arbor, MI | $2K | 2022 |
| Old Newsboys Of Greater LansingCHARITABLE | Lansing, MI | $1K | 2022 |
| Dexter United Methodist ChurchRELIGIOUS | Dexter, MI | $14K | 2021 |
| AspcaCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $2K | 2021 |