In 2024, 19 new funds were established with the Putnam County Community Foundation including 11 new unrestricted Community Impact Funds. 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.
Aiden Beadles Community Endowment – Unrestricted endowment to support PCCF’s grantmaking; established by Aiden Beadles, PCCF’s youngest fund founder to date
Anita Surber Memorial Fund – Established by the estate of Anita Surber to provide support for abused and neglected children
Ella Ingram and James Luzar Community Endowment – Unrestricted endowment to support PCCF’s grantmaking; established by Ella Ingram and Jim Luzar
Emerald Palace 2.0 Fund – Fund to facilitate fundraising for the Emerald Palace playground renovation
Greencastle Christian Church Endowment – Established to support the needs of Greencastle Christian Church
Jameson Allen Memorial Fund – Established by the Sutherlin/Allen family to raise funds for the purchase of a LUCAS device at Putnam County Hospital
Katelyn Brooke Neureiter Memorial Endowment – Unrestricted endowment to support PCCF’s grantmaking; established by the Neureiter/Shew family
Knaul Cope Community Endowment – Unrestricted endowment to support PCCF’s grantmaking; established by Kate Knaul and family
Lottie’s Kids Endowment for the Arts – Established in memory of Mary C. “Lottie” (Seymour) Huestis to help children get involved in local arts programs
McCall Family Community Endowment – Unrestricted endowment to support PCCF’s grantmaking; established by Jeff and Cathy McCall
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
Phil Huestis
25 Apr 2025Lookin’ good!😎