2025 Annual Report

Dear Foundation Family,

In 2025, the Putnam County Community Foundation marked an important milestone: 40 years of philanthropy in service to our community. What began in 1985 as a shared vision for local giving has grown into a trusted organization dedicated to strengthening Putnam County today and for generations to come.

This anniversary year offered an opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come and, just as importantly, to consider how we continue to evolve. Over four decades, PCCF has worked alongside donors, nonprofits, volunteers, and community leaders to respond to changing needs, invest in opportunity, and support the people and organizations that make Putnam County a place where everyone can thrive.

In 2025, that commitment took shape in meaningful ways. Through our grantmaking, we supported organizations addressing a wide range of community needs from education and the arts to health and human services. Our Youth Philanthropy Committee continued to demonstrate the power of engaging young people in thoughtful, values-driven giving, helping to shape the next generation of community leaders.

We also deepened our role as a community partner through Putnam CARES, an initiative focused on improving mental health and substance use outcomes. By bringing together data, collaboration, and shared learning, Putnam CARES reflects PCCF’s belief that lasting solutions are built collectively and with intention.

This year, our donors also rose to the occasion and generously contributed over $375,000 in unrestricted funds which leveraged an additional $750,000 gift from the Lilly Endowment’s GIFT VIII program. The generosity and enthusiasm shown by our community during this matching initiative served as a powerful reminder of what is possible when we come together with a shared purpose.

As we honor our past, we are also looking ahead. In 2025, we began preparing for PCCF’s next chapter, including the introduction of a refreshed brand and look for 2026, one that reflects both our legacy and our continued commitment to growth, relevance, and impact.

None of this work is possible without you. We are deeply grateful to the donors, partners, volunteers and staff who place their trust in PCCF and who share our belief in the power of local philanthropy.

Thank you for being part of PCCF’s story – past, present, and future.

With gratitude,

Kyle Beasley, Board President             

Neysa Meyer, Executive Director