Partners with donors to enrich life and strengthen the community in Putnam County now and for future generations by stewarding charitable funds, awarding grants, and supporting local nonprofit capacity.
Putnam County Community Foundation Inc channels its grantmaking into Putnam County, with every recorded grant in the recent data going to recipients in Indiana. A large share of its work centers on local institutions that shape daily life in Greencastle and surrounding communities, from education and public services to health, housing, and recreation. Among the largest recent awards are $356,295 to YMCA of the Wabash Valley Inc in Brazil and $192,069 to DePauw University in Greencastle, showing support for both county-serving programs and higher education. The foundation’s recent record also includes repeated support for core community anchors. Putnam County Museum Inc received multiple grants across 2023, 2024, and 2025, while Putnam County Public Library and Putnam County Hospital also appear more than once. That pattern suggests an emphasis on sustaining established local organizations over time. In addition to operating grants, the foundation runs scholarship programs, event sponsorships, youth philanthropy activities, and small grants for one-time needs, all within Putnam County.
Education is a clear thread in the foundation’s work. It gave $55,167 to DePauw University in 2025 and $47,750 to Greencastle Community School Corporation in the same year, while also administering scholarship programs for Putnam County students. Community infrastructure and public services are another major theme. The foundation awarded $97,685 to the City of Greencastle in 2025 and $30,749 to Putnam County Comprehensive Services Inc, alongside grants to the county hospital and the public library. It also supports heritage, recreation, and human services. Recent grants include $50,000 to Heritage Preservation Society of Putnam County, $44,700 to Beyond Homeless Inc, and $29,289 to Humane Society of Putnam County. These awards show a mix of preservation, housing-related support, and animal welfare within the same local grantmaking system.
Typical grant size sits at $8,748 at the 25th percentile, $12,852 at the median, and $21,687 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also shows much larger operating-style awards alongside many smaller community grants, which is consistent with a community foundation that combines ongoing institutional support with smaller local awards. Recipients recur across years: Putnam County Museum Inc, Putnam County Public Library, Putnam County Hospital, YMCA of the Wabash Valley Inc, and Ivy Tech Community College all appear in more than one grant year. The foundation is a community foundation rather than a family foundation or donor-advised fund, and it offers some programs that accept unsolicited applications, including scholarships, event sponsorships, and small grants.
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Most grants fall between $9K and $22K, with a median of $13K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$13K
75th Percentile
$22K
MARIANNE SAVAGE
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The grantmaking footprint is entirely local, with 100% of recorded grants going to recipients in the United States and all grants landing in Indiana. Greencastle appears repeatedly as a recipient city, including awards to DePauw University, Putnam County Museum Inc, the public library, the city government, and the county hospital. Other Putnam County locations in the data include Brazil, Russellville, Cloverdale, and Fillmore. Beyond the county, a few grants go to nearby Indiana cities such as Terre Haute and Indianapolis, but the pattern remains centered on Putnam County.
Its active programs include scholarships, general grants for nonprofit partners, event sponsorships, a designated COVID relief fund, youth philanthropy grants, a youth essay contest, a small grants program, and administration of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship for Putnam County.
Yes, for several programs. The scholarship programs accept unsolicited applications, as do Event Sponsorships, the Darrell Wiatt Family Philanthropy Essay Contest, and the Small Grants Program. Some programs, such as the Buzzi Unicem COVID Relief Fund and the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship, do not accept unsolicited applications.
For the foundation’s recent grants, the 25th percentile is $8,748, the median is $12,852, and the 75th percentile is $21,687. Some programs also show fixed or capped ranges, including Event Sponsorships at $0–$2,500 and the Small Grants Program at $0–$5,000.
Several recipients recur across multiple years, including Putnam County Museum Inc, Putnam County Public Library, Putnam County Hospital, YMCA of the Wabash Valley Inc, and Ivy Tech Community College. That repetition points to ongoing support for established local institutions.
The foundation funds a wide local mix: education, youth leadership, civic and community work, nonprofit capacity building, health and human services, environment, recreation, arts and culture, animal welfare, housing solutions, and food insecurity. Its program list and recent grants show activity across these areas within Putnam County.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Putnam County Community Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Available to eligible local organizations and K-12 schools seeking assistance with external grant applications. Requests are subject to PCCF approval and available annual funds.
Deadline: Rolling basis each calendar year until designated funds are exhausted.
Who can apply: Requests must be less than $5,000 and relate to a listed area of interest. Grants do not support recurring operating or programming costs. Applicants proposing a portion of a new ongoing expense must explain future sustainability. Prior small-grant recipients must have completed reporting requirements. One award may be made per organization per calendar year.
Deadline: Applications may be submitted at any time. Applications received after November 14, 2025 are processed in 2026.
Who can apply: Requests must be youth-led or youth-serving and benefit Putnam County. Grants do not sustain year-to-year operating or programming costs. Requests for a portion of a new ongoing expense must explain future sustainability. Prior Youth Grant recipients must have completed all reporting requirements.
Deadline: Applications may be submitted at any time; organizations may receive one Youth Grants award per calendar year.
Who can apply: Organizations serving Putnam County communities (local nonprofits, agencies, and other charitable entities).
Who can apply: Local organizations serving Putnam County. Grants are competitive and reviewed by the Grants Committee; specific eligibility details are provided in the foundation's grant guidelines (not included in the scraped pages).
Deadline: Competitive process held twice a year (specific cycle dates not provided in scraped content)
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA OF THE WABASH VALLEY INC | BRAZIL, IN | $356,295 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PUTNAM COUNTY MUSEUM INC | GREENCASTLE, IN | $109,274 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CITY OF GREENCASTLE | GREENCASTLE, IN | $97,685 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PUTNAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY | GREENCASTLE, IN | $67,822 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| IVY TECH FOUNDATION TERRE HAUTEGREENCASTLE | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $66,986 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| DEPAUW UNIVERSITY | GREENCASTLE, IN | $55,167 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE | TERRE HAUTE, IN | $50,055 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| HERITAGE PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF PUTNAM COUNTY | GREENCASTLE, IN | $50,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| GREENCASTLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION | GREENCASTLE, IN | $47,750 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| BEYOND HOMELESS INC | GREENCASTLE, IN | $44,700 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL | GREENCASTLE, IN | $37,017 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PUTNAM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES INC | GREENCASTLE, IN | $30,749 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF PUTNAM COUNTY | GREENCASTLE, IN | $29,289 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL INDIANA | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $25,695 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| GREENCASTLE ALUMNI DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS INC | GREENCASTLE, IN | $24,127 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| GREENCASTLE PUTNAM COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CENTER | GREENCASTLE, IN | $20,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| ISAIAH 117 HOUSE | BAINBRIDGE, IN | $19,700 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| GREENCASTLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH | GREENCASTLE, IN | $19,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| GOBIN MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | GREENCASTLE, IN | $18,994 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CLOVERDALE MAIN STREET INC | CLOVERDALE, IN | $17,226 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CLOVERDALE COMMUNITY DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS | CLOVERDALE, IN | $15,808 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| ROCKFORD UNIVERSITY | ROCKFORD, IL | $13,949 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| SOUTH PUTNAM DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS | GREENCASTLE, IN | $13,276 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| ST MARY OF THE WOODS COLLEGE | ST MARY OF THE WOODS, IN | $12,500 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| GREENCASTLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | GREENCASTLE, IN | $12,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| RUSSELLVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER INC | RUSSELLVILLE, IN | $11,731 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| MARY ALLISON CHILDREN'S TRUST | GREENCASTLE, IN | $10,984 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| SHERWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH | GREENCASTLE, IN | $10,700 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | BOSTON, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| OLD NATIONAL TRAIL SPECIAL SERVICES | GREENCASTLE, IN | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH | GREENCASTLE, IN | $9,446 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CLEAR RUN CEMETERY ASSOCIATION | BRIDGETON, IN | $9,273 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PUTNAM COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY | GREENCASTLE, IN | $9,200 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF WEST CENTRAL INDIANA | GREENCASTLE, IN | $9,200 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PUTNAM COUNTY FAIR & 4H CLUB ASSOCIATION INC | GREENCASTLE, IN | $9,069 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PUTNAM COUNTY PLAYHOUSE | GREENCASTLE, IN | $9,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| GREENCASTLE SUMMER MUSIC INC | GREENCASTLE, IN | $6,749 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| NORTH PUTNAM ALUMNI ASSOC DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS | NORTH LIBERTY, IN | $6,720 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PUTNAM PARKS AND PATHWAYS | GREENCASTLE, IN | $6,712 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF CHRIST | ROCKFORD, IL | $6,005 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS- IN | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $5,603 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| DEPAUW UNIVERSITY | GREENCASTLE, IN | $192,069 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PUTNAM COUNTY MUSEUM INC | GREENCASTLE, IN | $100,618 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PUTNAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY | GREENCASTLE, IN | $65,555 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| CENTRAL INDIANA LAND TRUST INCORPORATED | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $50,000 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL | GREENCASTLE, IN | $35,000 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| RECOVERY RAW | FILLMORE, IN | $26,300 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE | TERRE HAUTE, IN | $26,000 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL INDIANA | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $24,520 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF PUTNAM COUNTY | GREENCASTLE, IN | $21,948 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION |
YMCA OF THE WABASH VALLEY INC
$356,295TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
PUTNAM COUNTY MUSEUM INC
$109,274TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
CITY OF GREENCASTLE
$97,685TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
PUTNAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
$67,822TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
DEPAUW UNIVERSITY
$55,167TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
HERITAGE PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF PUTNAM COUNTY
$50,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
GREENCASTLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
$47,750TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
BEYOND HOMELESS INC
$44,700TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL
$37,017TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
PUTNAM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES INC
$30,749TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
HUMANE SOCIETY OF PUTNAM COUNTY
$29,289TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
GREENCASTLE ALUMNI DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS INC
$24,127TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
GREENCASTLE PUTNAM COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CENTER
$20,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
GREENCASTLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
$19,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
GOBIN MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
$18,994TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
CLOVERDALE MAIN STREET INC
$17,226TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
CLOVERDALE COMMUNITY DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS
$15,808TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
ROCKFORD UNIVERSITY
$13,949TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
SOUTH PUTNAM DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS
$13,276TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
GREENCASTLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
$12,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
RUSSELLVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER INC
$11,731TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
MARY ALLISON CHILDREN'S TRUST
$10,984TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
SHERWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH
$10,700TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
OLD NATIONAL TRAIL SPECIAL SERVICES
$10,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
$9,446TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
CLEAR RUN CEMETERY ASSOCIATION
$9,273TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
PUTNAM COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY
$9,200TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF WEST CENTRAL INDIANA
$9,200TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
PUTNAM COUNTY FAIR & 4H CLUB ASSOCIATION INC
$9,069TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
PUTNAM COUNTY PLAYHOUSE
$9,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
GREENCASTLE SUMMER MUSIC INC
$6,749TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
NORTH PUTNAM ALUMNI ASSOC DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS
$6,720TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
PUTNAM PARKS AND PATHWAYS
$6,712TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
SECOND CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF CHRIST
$6,005TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
DEPAUW UNIVERSITY
$192,069TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
PUTNAM COUNTY MUSEUM INC
$100,618TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
PUTNAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
$65,555TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL
$35,000TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
RECOVERY RAW
$26,300TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
HUMANE SOCIETY OF PUTNAM COUNTY
$21,948TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
