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Putnam Foundation

The Putnam Foundation is a non-profit organization whose primary activity is the education of the public in fine arts through the operation of the Timken Museum of Art …

The Putnam Foundation

Arts & Culture San Diego, CA EIN 956037070 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Putnam Foundation

Dare to be Inspired. Always Free. Our Location 1500 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101

Founded
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A510
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1952

Mission

The Putnam Foundation is a non-profit organization whose primary activity is the education of the public in fine arts through the operation of the Timken Museum of Art located in Balboa Park in San Diego, California.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A510
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 84%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.99%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.88
Program expenses$0.88 ($2.6 million)
88% to programs beats the peer average (84%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Putnam Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in San Diego, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its EIN is 956037070. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 79 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Putnam Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Putnam Foundation is located in San Diego, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years.

Based on official tax filings, Putnam Foundation has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 84% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Putnam Foundation is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 79 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Putnam Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Putnam Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 88% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 84%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Dare to be Inspired. Always Free. Our Location 1500 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101 Putnam Foundation is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1965.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Putnam Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $3M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Putnam Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Putnam Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 956037070, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

ME
Megan Pogue
Executive Dir.

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alexi D••••
Director
BE
Betsy M•••••••••
Director
BO
Bob O••••••••
Director
CA
Caitlynde L•••••
Director
CA
Cathe B••••••
Director
CE
Cecilia L•••••••
Director
CR
Craig B••••
Director
DA
David K•••••
Director
DE
Derrick C•••••••••
DIR OF CUR AFFAIRS
ER
Eric B••••••••••
DIR OF FIN
FR
Fred K•••••••
Treasurer
GA
Gary C•••
VICE CHAIR
HE
Henk H••••••••
Director
HO
Holly M•••••••••••••
DIR OF OPS
JE
Jeanne J••••
Director
JE
Jessie K•••••
Chair
KA
Kathleen L•••••••
Director
LO
Lori W•••••
Director
ME
Megan P••••
Executive Dir.
MI
Michael C••••••
Director
PA
Pam P•••••••
Secretary
PA
Paul H•••••
VICE CHAIR
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$12.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Putnam Foundation This page 93 $2.7 million 88%
Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts Inc 93 $1.4 million 84%
Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation Inc 93 $9.0 million 88%
The Tallahassee Ballet Inc 93 $1.2 million 80%
St Paul Conservatory of Music 93 $1.7 million 82%
Connecticut Public Affairs Network Inc 93 $3.5 million 83%
Classical Music Institute Cmi 93 $2.5 million 93%
Battery Dance Corporation 93 $1.3 million 82%
Omaha Theater Company 93 $5.7 million 81%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 79 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Putnam Foundation

What is Putnam Foundation?
Putnam Foundation is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Diego, United States. Dare to be Inspired. Always Free. Our Location 1500 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101
When was Putnam Foundation founded?
Putnam Foundation was founded in 1965.
Who leads Putnam Foundation?
Megan Pogue serves as Executive Dir..
Where is Putnam Foundation located?
Headquartered in San Diego, United States.
What is Putnam Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is Putnam Foundation trustworthy?
Putnam Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Putnam Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 956037070.
What is Putnam Foundation's website?
http://www.timkenmuseum.org