The Putnam Area Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 20-1716876

Foundation Overview

Based in Putnam, CT, The Putnam Area Foundation has awarded 207 grants totaling $625,141 to organizations in Connecticut, Arizona and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $120 to $15,500, with a median award of $2,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$625,141
Total Assets
$2,362,875
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
31
Median Grant
$1,500
% Median Grant Decline
-40% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 55%

17 of 31 recipients (55%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
Connecticut

98% of all grants are concentrated in Connecticut, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Connecticut, funding concentrates in Putnam (42%), Danielson (12%), Woodstock (11%).

Funding Trajectory
+99%

Strong 99% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (73%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Putnam Area Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
American Legion Post 13 $800 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2024
Arc Emporium $1,500 Woodstock, CT, US Donation 2024
Aspinock Historical Society $15,000 Putnam, CT, US Donation/conservaton 2024
Ct Audubon Society $600 Pomfret, CT, US Donation 2024
Community Cultural Committee Nect $5,500 Pomfret, CT, US Donation 2024
Daily Bread Food Pantry $3,200 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2024
Danielson Veterans Cofee House $250 Danielson, CT, US Donation 2024
Day Kimball Hospital Foundation $1,250 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2024
Hale Ymca Youth & Family Center $5,000 Putnam, CT, US Youth Activity Sponsorship 2024
Jolly John's Keep On Truckin Fund $5,000 Columbia, CT, US Donation 2024
Northeast Ct Education Foundation $2,500 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2024
Northeast Ct Cancer Crusadersfund $1,000 Putnam, CT, US Cancer Research/care 2024
Paws Cat Shelter $200 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2024
Putnam Business Association $120 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2024
Putnam Lions Foundation $250 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2024
Putnam Rotary $1,500 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2024
Quiet Corner Garden Club $2,500 Woodstock, CT, US Donation 2024
Qvcc Foundation Inc $2,500 Danielson, CT, US Tackle The Trail 2024
Teeg (Thompson Ecumenical Empowerm) $1,000 Thompson, CT, US Donation 2024
Theater Of Northeastern Ct $10,000 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2024
Town Of Putnam (Arts Council) $2,000 Putnam, CT, US Arts, Crafts & Festival 2024
Town Of Putnam $1,800 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2024
Town Of Putnam (Recreational Dept) $5,000 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2024
Town Of Putnam (Mural Art Project) $10,000 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2024
Town Of Woodstock (Recreation Dept) $250 Woodstock, CT, US Donation 2024
Trustees Of Roseland Park $5,000 Woodstock, CT, US Donation 2024
Veterans Of Foreign Wars $1,000 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2024
Windham Area Arts Colaborative $200 Willimantic, CT, US Donation 2024
Womans Board Day Kimball Hospital $250 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2024
Woodstock Agricultural Society $10,000 Woodstock, CT, US Donation 2024
Ymca Hale Youth & Family Center $500 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2024
American Legion Post 13 $500 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2023
Bungay Fire Brigade $1,400 Woodstock, CT, US Donation 2023
Community Foundation Of Eastern Ct $2,500 New London, CT, US Women & Girls Fund 2023
Daily Bread Food Pantry $500 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2023
Danielson Veterans Cofee House $500 Danielson, CT, US Donation 2023
Day Kimball Healthcare $1,250 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2023
Hale Ymca Youth & Family Center $5,750 Putnam, CT, US Youth Activity Sponsorship 2023
Jolly John's Keep On Truckin Fund $5,000 Columbia, CT, US Donation 2023
Killingly Business Association $300 Killingly, CT, US Donation 2023
The Last Green Valley $3,000 Danielson, CT, US Conservation Activities 2023
Northeast Ct Cancer Crusaders $1,000 Putnam, CT, US Cancer Research/care 2023
Northeast Opportunities Wellness $3,500 Putnam, CT, US Family & Youth Engagement 2023
The Putnam Lions Foundation $250 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2023
Quiet Corner Garden Club $2,500 Woodstock, CT, US Donation 2023
Qvcc Foundation Inc $2,500 Danielson, CT, US Tackle The Trail 2023
Town Of Putnam Veterans Advisory $10,000 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2023
Teeg $8,500 N Grosvenordale, CT, US Donation 2023
Town Of Putnam $6,500 Putnam, CT, US Arts, Craft, & Various Festivals 2023
Town Of Woodstock $250 Woodstock, CT, US Donation 2023
Trustees Of Roseland Park $5,000 Woodstock, CT, US Donation 2023
Trustees Of Roseland Park $15,000 Woodstock, CT, US Legacy Campaign 2023
Veterans Of Foreign Wars $1,000 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2023
Woodstock Academy $2,500 Woodstock, CT, US Donation 2023
Womans Board Day Kimball Hospital $250 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2023
Community Cultural Committee Nect $3,000 Pomfret, CT, US Donation 2023
Qvcc Foundation Inc $2,500 Danielson, CT, US Tackle The Trail 2022
American Legion Post 13 $1,000 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2022
Danielson Veterans Cofee House $500 Danielson, CT, US Donation 2022
Jolly John's Keep On Truckin Fund $5,000 Columbia, CT, US Donation 2022
Daily Bread Food Pantry $1,000 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2022
Hale Ymca Youth & Family Center $5,250 Putnam, CT, US Youth Activity Sponsorship 2022
The Last Green Valley $3,000 Danielson, CT, US Conservation Activities 2022
Town Of Putnam $5,000 Putnam, CT, US Historic Restoration 2022
Town Of Putnam Veterans Advisory $300 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2022
Town Of Putnam $3,600 Putnam, CT, US Donation Tubular Instrument Bell 2022
Town Of Putnam $6,500 Putnam, CT, US Arts, Craft, & Various Festivals 2022
Worcester County Poetry Association $250 Worcester, MA, US 2023 Poetry Series 2022
The Putnam Lions Foundation $250 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2022
Community Cultural Committee Nect $2,200 Pomfret, CT, US Donation 2022
Quiet Corner Garden Club $2,500 Woodstock, CT, US Donation 2022
Woodstock Agricultural Society $1,208 Woodstock, CT, US Donation 2022
Northeast Ct Cancer Crusaders $250 Putnam, CT, US Cancer Research/care 2022
Northeast Opportunities Wellness $3,875 Putnam, CT, US Family & Youth Engagement 2022
Quiet Corner Cares $603 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2022
Day Kimball Healthcare $1,000 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2022
Aspinock Historical Society Putnam $6,700 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2022
Community Foundation Of Eastern Ct $2,500 New London, CT, US Women & Girls Fund 2022
Qvcc Foundation Inc $2,500 Danielson, CT, US Tackle The Trail 2022
American Legion Post 13 $1,000 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2022
Danielson Veterans Cofee House $500 Danielson, CT, US Donation 2022
Jolly John's Keep On Truckin Fund $5,000 Columbia, CT, US Donation 2022
Daily Bread Food Pantry $1,000 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2022
Hale Ymca Youth & Family Center $5,250 Putnam, CT, US Youth Activity Sponsorship 2022
The Last Green Valley $3,000 Danielson, CT, US Conservation Activities 2022
Town Of Putnam $5,000 Putnam, CT, US Historic Restoration 2022
Town Of Putnam Veterans Advisory $300 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2022
Town Of Putnam $3,600 Putnam, CT, US Donation Tubular Instrument Bell 2022
Town Of Putnam $6,500 Putnam, CT, US Arts, Craft, & Various Festivals 2022
Worcester County Poetry Association $250 Worcester, MA, US 2023 Poetry Series 2022
The Putnam Lions Foundation $250 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2022
Community Cultural Committee Nect $2,200 Pomfret, CT, US Donation 2022
Quiet Corner Garden Club $2,500 Woodstock, CT, US Donation 2022
Woodstock Agricultural Society $1,208 Woodstock, CT, US Donation 2022
Northeast Ct Cancer Crusaders $250 Putnam, CT, US Cancer Research/care 2022
Northeast Opportunities Wellness $3,875 Putnam, CT, US Family & Youth Engagement 2022
Quiet Corner Cares $603 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2022
Day Kimball Healthcare $1,000 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2022
Aspinock Historical Society Putnam $6,700 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2022
Community Foundation Of Eastern Ct $2,500 New London, CT, US Women & Girls Fund 2022
Qvcc Foundation Inc $4,000 Danielson, CT, US Tackle The Trail 2021
United Community & Family Services $5,000 Norwich, CT, US 5th Installment Of 25,000 Pledge 2021
Jolly John's Keep On Truckin Fund $1,000 Columbia, CT, US Donation 2021
Teeg Paf $5,000 N Grosvenor Dale, CT, US Donation 2021
Project Pin Food Pantry $5,000 Moosup, CT, US Donation 2021
Daily Bread Food Pantry $5,000 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2021
The Arc Eastern Ct $1,500 Danielson, CT, US Funding Weighted Blankets & Chairs 2021
Hale Ymca Youth & Family Center $15,000 Putnam, CT, US Youth Activities 2021
Make A Wish Foundation $1,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Donation 2021
The Last Green Valley $6,000 Danielson, CT, US Conservation Activities 2021
Town Of Putnam Recreation Dept $3,000 Putnam, CT, US Youth Activities 2021
Northeast Ct Cancer Crusaders $1,000 Putnam, CT, US Cancer Research/care 2021
Northeast Opportunities Wellness $1,600 Putnam, CT, US Youth Activities 2021
Northeast Placement Services $6,500 Woodstock, CT, US Donation 2021
Womens Board Of Day Kimball Hospita $250 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2021
Woodstock Agricultural Society $784 Woodstock, CT, US Donation 2021
Quiet Corner Cares $1,000 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2021
Day Kimball Healthcare $1,000 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2021
Aspinock Historical Society Putnam $2,000 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2021
Qvcc Foundation Inc $1,500 Danielson, CT, US Tackle The Trail 2020
United Community & Family Services $5,000 Norwich, CT, US 5th Installment Of 25,000 Pledge 2020
Jolly John's Keep On Truckin Fund $1,000 Columbia, CT, US Donation 2020
Teeg Paf $2,500 N Grosvenor Dale, CT, US Donation 2020
Project Pin Food Pantry $2,500 Moosup, CT, US Donation 2020
Daily Bread Food Pantry $2,500 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2020
The Arc Eastern Ct $1,500 Danielson, CT, US Funding Weighted Blankets & Chairs 2020
Hale Ymca Youth & Family Center $15,500 Putnam, CT, US Youth Activities 2020
Pomfret Public Library $2,500 Pomfret, CT, US Capital Campaign 2020
The Last Green Valley $3,000 Danielson, CT, US Conservation Activities 2020
Town Of Putnam Recreation Dept $5,000 Putnam, CT, US Youth Activities 2020
Northeast Ct Art Guild $2,500 Danielson, CT, US Youth Activities 2020
Northeast Womens & Girls Fund $2,500 New London, CT, US Donation 2020
Womens Board Of Day Kimball Hospita $250 Putnam, CT, US Donation 2020
Woodstock Agricultural Society $784 Woodstock, CT, US Donation 2020
Friends Of Learning In Killingly Folk Fun $1,000 Worcester, MA, US Support Schooling Initiatives 2018
Interfaith Human Services Of Putnam $2,500 Putnam, CT, US Coupon Program 2018
Norwich Community Care Team $1,000 Norwich, CT, US Rapid Rehousing And Shelter Diversion 2018
Norwich Free Academy $1,000 Norwich, CT, US Community Backpack Program 2018
Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters Inc $1,300 Hartford, CT, US School-based Mentoring Program 2018
Pto Of The Woodstock Public Schools $1,000 Woodstock, CT, US Support Construction Of A Community And Middle School Playgorund 2018
The Arc Of Quinebaug Valley $1,000 Danielson, CT, US Help Purchase 25 Chromebooks 2018
The Last Green Valley Inc $3,000 Danielson, CT, US Walktober Premier Event 2018
Day Kimball Hospital $6,250 Putnam, CT, US 2nd Installment Of 25,000 Pledge 2018
Qvcc Foundation Inc $2,500 Danielson, CT, US Gold Tournament 2018
Woodstock Academy Foundation $5,000 Woodstock, CT, US 2018 Woodstock Academy Musical Concert Series 2018
Natchaug Hospital $2,000 Mansfield Center, CT, US 5th Installment Of 10,000.00 Pledge 2018
United Community & Family Services $5,000 Norwich, CT, US 2nd Installment Of 25,000 Pledge 2018
Day Kimball Hospital $6,250 Putnam, CT, US 3rd Installment Of 25,000 Pledge 2018
Day Kimball Hospital $6,250 Putnam, CT, US 4th Installment Of 25,000 Pledge 2018
Connecticut Radio Information System $500 Windsor, CT, US Radio Reading Service 2018
Martin House $500 Norwich, CT, US Dehumidifiers 2018
Read To Grow Inc $1,000 Branford, CT, US Books For Babies 2018
United Services Inc $1,531 Dayville, CT, US Automated External Defibrillators 2018
Day Kimball Hospital $6,250 Putnam, CT, US 1st Installment Of 25,000 Pledge 2018
Regional Community Ymca $15,000 Hartford, CT, US 5th Installment Of 75,000.00 Pledge 2018
Woodstock Academy Foundation $5,000 Woodstock, CT, US 1st Installment Of $10,000 Pledge 2018
Performing Arts Of Northeast Ct $2,500 Pomfret, CT, US Children's Educational Opera, Science Of Sound Programming And Symphony Programs 2018
Town Of Putnam $8,000 Putnam, CT, US Alfresco And Fireworks 2018
Interfaith Human Services Of Putnam $2,500 Putnam, CT, US Coupon Program 2018
Norwich Community Care Team Co Norwich Human Services $1,000 Norwich, CT, US Rapid Rehousing And Shelter Diversion 2018
Norwich Free Academy $500 Norwich, CT, US Community Backpack Program 2018
Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters Inc $1,300 Hartford, CT, US School-based Mentoring Program 2018
Bungay Fire Brigade $1,300 Woodstock, CT, US Purchase Sawzall Unit 2018
The Last Green Valley Inc $3,000 Danielson, CT, US Walktober Premier Event 2018
The Furniture Bank Of Southeaster Ct $1,000 Gales Ferry, CT, US Beds For Needy Families 2018
Safe Futures Inc $1,000 New London, CT, US Katie Blair House 2018
Aspinock Historical Society $1,200 Putnam, CT, US Support Historical Society 2018
Center For Hospice Care $1,000 Norwich, CT, US 1st Installment Of A $5,000.00 Pledge 2017
Connecticut Radio Information System Inc $500 Windsor, CT, US Radio Reading Service 2017
Day Kimball Hospital $6,250 Putnam, CT, US 1st Installment Of 25,000.00 Pledge 2017
Natchaug Hospital $2,000 Mansfield Center, CT, US 4th Installment Of 10,000.00 Pledge 2017
Performing Arts Of Northeast Ct $2,500 Pomfret, CT, US Childrens Programs 2017
Qvcc Foundation $2,500 Dayville, CT, US Platinum Sponsor-golf Tournament 2017
Read To Grow Inc $1,000 Branford, CT, US Books For Babies Literacy Program 2017
Regional Community Ymca $15,000 Hartford, CT, US 4th Installment Of 75,000.00 Pledge 2017
Thames River Family Program $1,000 Norwich, CT, US Repalce Appliances And Expand Kitchen Space 2017
The Arc Of Quinebaug Valley $1,000 Danielson, CT, US 5th And Final Installmennt Of $10,000.00 Pledge 2017
Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group $1,000 North Grosvenordale, CT, US "got Drama" Program 2017
Town Of Putnam $8,000 Pomfret Center, CT, US Alfresco And Fireworks 2017
Windham County 4-h Foundation $2,000 Pomfret Center, CT, US 5th Installment Of 10,000.00 Pledge 2017
Day Kimball Hospital $6,250 Putnam, CT, US 2nd Installment Of 25,000 Pledge 2017
Norwich Free Academy $1,000 Norwich, CT, US Community Backpack Program 2017
The Furniture Bank Of Sounthern Ct $1,000 Gales Ferry, CT, US Bed For Needy Families 2017
Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters Inc $1,250 Hartford, CT, US School-based Mentoring Program 2017
Interfaith Human Services Of Putnam $2,500 Putnam, CT, US Coupon Program 2017
The Last Green Valley Inc $3,000 Danielson, CT, US Walktober Premier Event 2017
United Community & Family Services $5,000 Norwich, CT, US 1st Installment Of A $25,000.00 Pledge 2017
Martin House $500 Norwich, CT, US Mattress Purchases For Residents 2017
Day Kimball Hospital $6,250 Putnam, CT, US 3nd Installment Of 25,000 Pledge 2017
Day Kimball Hospital $6,250 Putnam, CT, US 4th Installment Of 25,000 Pledge 2017
Qvcc Foundation $2,500 Dayville, CT, US Platinum Sponsor 2016
Natchaug Hospital $2,000 Mansfield Center, CT, US 3rd Installment Of 10,000.00 Pledge 2016
Windham County 4-h Foundation $2,000 Pomfret Center, CT, US 4th Installment Of 10,000.00 Pledge 2016
Connecticut Radio Information System Inc $750 Windsor, CT, US Radio Reading Service 2016
Thames River Family Program $500 Norwich, CT, US Project Start Up 2016
Madonna Place $1,000 Norwich, CT, US Family Support Center Program 2016
Day Kimball Healthcare $500 Putnam, CT, US Bronze Sponsorship 2016
Regional Community Ymca $15,000 Hartford, CT, US 3rd Installment Of 75,000.00 Pledge 2016
Day Kimball Hospital $6,250 Putnam, CT, US 1st Installment Of 25,000.00 Pledge 2016
Town Of Putnam $8,000 Pomfret Center, CT, US Alfresco And Fireworks 2016
Performing Arts Of Northeast Ct $2,500 Pomfret, CT, US Childrens Programs 2016
The Arc Of Quinebaug Valley $2,000 Danielson, CT, US 5th And Final Installmennt Of $10,000.00 Pledge 2016
American Heart Associations $1,000 Prescott, AZ, US 2016 Heart Walk Level 5 Sponsor 2016
Tnect $1,000 Putnam, CT, US General Donation 2016
Read To Grow Inc $1,000 Branford, CT, US Books For Babies Literacy Program 2016
Center For Hospice Care $1,000 Norwich, CT, US 1st Installment Of A $5,000.00 Pledge 2016
Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group $1,000 North Grosvenordale, CT, US Summer Program 2017 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Putnam Area Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 20-1716876
Website N/A
Address 155 PROVIDENCE ST Putnam, CT 06260-1529

Key People (6)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Putnam Area Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Thomas A Borner
Vp & Treasur Richard A Loomis
Director Paul M Kelly
Director Jitendra Sinha
Director Charles H Puffer

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.