Next week, the Putnam County Community Foundation celebrates 37 years of philanthropy with a $10,000 contribution.
On October 17, 1985, the Putnam County Community Foundation was incorporated as a nonprofit charity to administer endowments, award grants, and provide leadership to Putnam County. Thanks to the generous public support from our donors, more than $19 million has been awarded in grants and scholarships since our inception. Alongside those donors, the Community Foundation will continue to enrich life here in Putnam County communities for generations to come.
To celebrate this milestone, the Community Foundation’s Philanthropic Development Committee has spearheaded a Birthday Giving Challenge. On Monday, October 17, 2022, donors can make a birthday gift to the Community Grants Endowment or any other unrestricted fund which provides general benefit to our communities. Donations made on October 17 will be boosted by a $10,000 contribution from the Community Foundation. This contribution will be proportionally distributed among eligible funds which receive a donation of any amount during the Giving Challenge. A complete list of eligible funds can be found at pcfoundation.org/give.
Community members are encouraged to celebrate with the Community Foundation by making a donation to the Community Grants Endowment or stopping by our office at 2 S. Jackson St., Greencastle, IN 46135 to share a birthday treat. Donations can also be made online at pcfoundation.org.
Just this year, the Community Foundation has awarded nearly $175,000 from the Community Grants Endowment and the additional 44 named funds that contribute to it. Several community organizations and partners have received grant funding from the Community Grants Endowment to increase their impact and better serve communities across Putnam County. The most recent grant recipients will be announced later this month.
For additional information about the Giving Challenge or other opportunities at the Putnam County Community Foundation, persons may contact Sarah Stone at sstone@pcfoundation.org or call the office at 765.653.4978.
