Iola F Putnam - TES Tr

Private foundation · Grantmaker Orlando, FL EIN: 54-6181973
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Iola F Putnam - TES Tr is a private foundation based in Orlando, Florida. In its 2026 filing, it reported 14 grants totaling $33,814, with listed awards supporting charitable organizations including religious, service, and emergency-response organizations.

Iola F Putnam - TES Tr at a glance

In short: Iola F Putnam - TES Tr gave $34K across 14 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), top state Virginia. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$33,814
+11.3% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
14
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$2,415
+11.3% vs 2025
Median grant
$1,879
Total assets
$665,964
+2.2% vs 2025
New grantees (estimate)
0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2026; small sample)
Primary geography
Virginia (28% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to Iola F Putnam - TES Tr

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 919798, Orlando, FL 32891-9798
Phone: (804) 270-8229

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Iola F Putnam - TES Tr funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2026

Carmelite Monastery: $4KCarmelite Monastery$4KSt Joseph's Indian School: $4KSt Joseph's Indian School$4KSalvation Army: $4KSalvation Army$4KSt Bernard's Church: $4KSt Bernard's Church$4KHoly Ghost Fathers: $2KHoly Ghost Fathers$2KCatholic Indian Mission: $2KCatholic Indian Mission$2KBenedictine Mission House: $2KBenedictine Mission House$2KCity Rescue Mission: $2KCity Rescue Mission$2KMissionhurst Inc: $2KMissionhurst Inc$2KChristian Appalachian Project: $2KChristian Appalachian Project$2K

The largest 2026 recipient was Carmelite Monastery ($4K). Together the top 10 received $26K.

Grant Size Distribution

70 grants across all recorded years

70<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2026 filing reports that Virginia received 28% of grant dollars, while South Dakota and Washington, DC each received 11%, and Pennsylvania received 6%. Listed 2026 recipients were located in states including Virginia, South Dakota, Pennsylvania, North Dakota, Nebraska, Kentucky, and New York, as well as Washington, DC.

Grant Distribution by State

11states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.

Cities

ArlingtonBethel ParkBristolChamberlainFt YatesLexingtonMontgomeryNew YorkRoanokeSalemSchuylerSilver SpringWashington DCBrunnellWashington

Is Iola F Putnam - TES Tr open to new grantees?

0%

first-time grantees, 2026

In 2026, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count

  • 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−9%). Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K14 grants2021 14 grants2022 14 grants2023 14 grants2024 14 grants2025 14 grants2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $37K (2023). In 2026 it made 14 grants totaling $34K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Carmelite Monastery General Support$3,757
St Joseph's Indian School Chamberlain, SDGeneral Support$3,757
Salvation Army Washington DC, DCGeneral Support$3,757
St Bernard's Church Bristol, VAGeneral Support$3,757
Holy Ghost Fathers Bethel Park, PAGeneral Support$1,879
Catholic Indian Mission Ft Yates, NDGeneral Support$1,879
Benedictine Mission House Schuyler, NEGeneral Support$1,879
City Rescue Mission Roanoke, VAGeneral Support$1,879
Missionhurst Inc Arlington, VAGeneral Support$1,879
Christian Appalachian Project Lexington, KYGeneral Support$1,879
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$665,964$64,387$49,847$33,81414$42,092$58,580$44,190
2025$651,406$38,763$45,738$30,38414$37,682$30,674$41,117
2024$653,634$9,576$30,367$20,07614$25,332$11,677$35,636
2023$674,888$29,957$54,554$37,07814$45,881$21,873$34,243
2022$700,159$85,542$50,874$27,34814$40,764$77,065$45,131
2021$660,075$119,157$43,717$24,13014—$111,444$37,820

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Iola F Putnam - TES Tr reported a distributable amount of $44K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations whose stated work includes religious services and materials, community service, and emergency medical services. For example, Christian Appalachian Project describes its mission as “building hope, transforming lives, and sharing Christ's love through service in Appalachia.” Xavier Society for the Blind says it provides religious reading materials to people who are sight impaired, and Salem Rescue Squad says it provides emergency medical services through a volunteer staff.

Grantmaking

In 2026, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $33,814. Grants ranged from $1,878 to $3,757, with a median of $1,879; the listed grants were for general support. Notable recipients included Carmelites Monastery, St Joseph's Indian School, the Salvation Army in Washington, DC, and St Bernard's Church, each receiving $3,757. Christian Appalachian Project received $1,879, while Xavier Society for the Blind and Salem Rescue Squad each received $1,878.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2026 filing lists Truist Bank N A as trustee.

Iola F Putnam - TES Tr's only listed officer is Truist Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Truist Bank N A

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    $15K (2022) → $11K (2026)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Truist Bank FKA Suntrust Bank (2021) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2026 IRS filing

Truist Bank N a — Trustee: $11KTruist Bank N aTrustee$11K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $11K, to Truist Bank N a (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Iola F Putnam - TES Tr

How much does Iola F Putnam - TES Tr give each year?

Iola F Putnam - TES Tr gave $34K across 14 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $30K across 14 grants.

What is Iola F Putnam - TES Tr's typical grant size?

Iola F Putnam - TES Tr's median grant in 2026 was $1,879, and its average grant was $2,415, across 14 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Iola F Putnam - TES Tr give grants?

Iola F Putnam - TES Tr's top state is Virginia, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were South Dakota (11%) and District of Columbia (11%).

Does Iola F Putnam - TES Tr give general operating support?

Yes: 100% of Iola F Putnam - TES Tr's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are Iola F Putnam - TES Tr's largest grantees?

Iola F Putnam - TES Tr's largest 2026 grantees include Carmelite Monastery ($3,757), St Joseph's Indian School ($3,757) and Salvation Army ($3,757), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.

How large is Iola F Putnam - TES Tr?

Iola F Putnam - TES Tr reported $666K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $44K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

What does Iola F Putnam - TES Tr fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations whose stated work includes religious services and materials, community service, and emergency medical services. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Iola F Putnam - TES Tr?

The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Iola F Putnam - TES Tr's EIN?

Iola F Putnam - TES Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6181973. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Does Iola F Putnam - TES Tr accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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