In 2025, 13 new funds were established with the Putnam County Community Foundation. Thank you to the generous donors whose philanthropic vision will benefit Putnam County for generations to come. Learn more about our funds here and explore opportunities to establish your own.
4Leaf Solar Community Endowment The purpose of this fund is to provide unrestricted financial support for the programs of the Putnam County Community Foundation that enrich life and strengthen community in Putnam County.
Cloverdale Dollars for Scholars – Mitchell Warner Trades Scholarship The primary purpose of this fund is to provide financial support to Cloverdale Community Dollars for Scholars.
Darrel L. Thomas Advised Fund The primary purpose of this fund is to to provide support as directed by the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation for programs or activities that fulfill charitable or other exempt purposes.
Developing Kids Ghana Endowment The primary purpose of this fund is to provide support to ACM International for support of educational opportunities for children of Ghana, Africa.
Eitel Charitable Advised Fund The primary purpose of this fund is to provide financial support to charitable projects and charities as suggested and approved by the Board of Directors.
Gottula Continuing Ag Education Scholarship The primary purpose of this fund is to provide educational scholarships for students that want studying agriculture.
Greencastle Class of 1976 Legacy Scholarship Fund The primary purpose of this fund is to provide support as directed by the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation for educational scholarships for students who are accepted into and attend an accredited educational organization.
Lee Stewart Advised Fund The primary purpose of this fund is to provide financial support to charitable projects and charities as suggested and approved by the Board of Directors.
North Putnam Dollars For Scholars-Melissa J. Gough Educational Scholarship The primary purpose of this fund is to provide financial support to North Putnam Dollars for Scholars.
Putnam CARES Fund The primary purpose of this fund is to provide operating expenses for the Putnam CARES initiative.
Putnam County Covered Bridge Endowment The primary purpose of this fund is to ensure the preservation of Putnam County’s covered bridges in perpetuity.
Putnam County Museum Capital Fund The primary purpose of this fund is to provide support to the Putnam County Museum, Inc. for capital projects as determined by its Board of Directors.
Putnam County Museum Endowment The primary purpose of this fund is to provide support for the Putnam County Museum.
Meyer Family Community Endowment – Unrestricted endowment to support PCCF’s grantmaking; established by Adam and Neysa Meyer
Nagel-Savage Community Endowment – Unrestricted endowment to support PCCF’s grantmaking; established by Dr. John and Marianne Savage
Operation Life Endowment – Established by Putnam County Operation Life to support the needs of Putnam County EMS
Pohl Family Community Endowment – Unrestricted endowment to support PCCF’s grantmaking; established by Gary and Tonya Pohl
Schlatter Family Community Endowment – Unrestricted endowment to support PCCF’s grantmaking; established by Shirley Schlatter
Thomas H. & Elizabeth S. Graffis Disciples of Christ Endowment – Established by the estate of Thomas H. Graffis to support the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Indiana
Thomas H. & Elizabeth S. Graffis Rotary Endowment – Established by the estate of Thomas H. Graffis to support the annual fund at the Rotary International Foundation
Thomas. H. & Elizabeth S. Graffis Community Endowment – Unrestricted endowment to support PCCF’s grantmaking; established by the estate of Thomas H. Graffis
West Central Veterinary Services Community Endowment – Unrestricted endowment to support PCCF’s grantmaking; established by West Central Veterinary Services