In honor of our Ruby Anniversary, the Putnam County Community Foundation (PCCF) is celebrating 40 years of philanthropy with a special community grantmaking initiative. To mark our Ruby Anniversary, PCCF will award $40,000 to five local organizations whose work strengthens Putnam County.
One organization, chosen by community vote, will receive a $20,000 unrestricted grant, while four additional organizations will each receive a $5,000 unrestricted grant. Every vote is more than a choice. It’s a pledge to 40 more years of generosity, care, and community impact right here in Putnam County. Because truly, there’s no place like home.
Meet the Nominees
Mission: Beyond Homeless, Inc. empowers individuals and families experiencing, or at risk of homelessness in the Putnam County Region to become self-sufficient and work to prevent homelessness among our neighbors.
Family Support Services of West Central Indiana
Mission: To promote a community where no one is abused and all families have the support they need to live healthy lives.
Mission: The Greencastle Civic League was founded in 1984. Its mission is to improve life in Greencastle, primarily through beautification, clean-up projects, cultural development and the arts.
Isaiah 1:17 House – Putnam County
Mission: The mission of Isaiah 117 House is threefold: reduce trauma for children awaiting placement, lighten the load for child welfare services, and ease the transition for foster families.
Mission: To be deployable, certified, trained and experienced in multiple emergency response disciplines, support and assist Putnam County EMA affiliates and agencies in emergency situations for the purpose of preserving life and property, utilizing NIMS by and through PC CERT’s leadership, on behalf of The Putnam County EMA.
Voting
Public voting for the Ruby Anniversary Grants program will take place October 17 – November 9, 2025 through SurveyMonkey, accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile. By pledging to support another 40 years of local philanthropy, each person may cast one vote per email address.
Voting Outcome
The nominee with the most votes will receive the $20,000 unrestricted grant. The remaining four finalists will each receive a $5,000 unrestricted grant.
The results will be announced at PCCF’s Ruby Anniversary Dinner on November 15, 2025 and will be shared on social media following the event.
In celebration of our 40th anniversary, PCCF welcomes nominations for three special awards:
- Nonprofit Professional: Recognizing a staff member of a nonprofit who demonstrates outstanding leadership, dedication, and impact.
- Volunteer Leader: Recognizing a volunteer leader who has shown dedication, commitment, and effectiveness in serving on a board or committee.
- Young Philanthropist: Recognizing a young professional (typically under 40) who demonstrates a commitment to philanthropy and community engagement.
Nominations are open to the public online via Survey Monkey through October 24, 2025. Award winners will be announced November 15, 2025.
Eligibility Requirements: Anyone may submit a nomination. There is no cost to nominate. The nominee(s) must live or work in Putnam County. Self-nomination is highly encouraged.
Prior association with PCCF is not required and will not impact an nominee’s chance of being selected. Current PCCF employees and volunteers are ineligible to win.
Contact Sarah Stone with questions.