Putnam County Community Foundation Inc
Putnam County Community Foundation Inc. is a public charity based in Greencastle, Indiana. Established in 1985, it holds and administers charitable funds and awards grants to support organizations serving Putnam County, alongside scholarships and community development activities.
Putnam County Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Putnam County Community Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Indiana. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,395,456
- +60.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,036
- +45.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,808
- Total assets
- $50,061,961
- +9.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (11 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Putnam County Community Foundation Inc
- Invitation Only
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Submit a Letter of Intent through the foundation’s grants portal for Community Impact Grants and wait for an invitation to apply. Small Grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis; Youth Grant applications are accepted year-round. The foundation’s website provides program guidelines and application materials.
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Next open deadline
- December 31, 2026 (Adult Careers Scholarship)
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 S Jackson Street, Greencastle, IN 46135
Phone: (765) 653-4978
Website: https://pcfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Putnam County Community Foundation Inc
Adult Careers Scholarship
Putnam County Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
December 31, 2026
Listed date — confirm with the funder
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship
Listed byPutnam County Community Foundation Inc
Amount
Full tuition plus $900 book stipend per year for 4 years
Deadline
Deadline not published
PCCF Community Impact Grants Program
Putnam County Community Foundation Inc
Amount
More than US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Putnam County Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was YMCA of the Wabash Valley Inc ($356K). Together the top 10 received $946K.
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 164 grants of 182 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated grant programs support organizations and projects serving Putnam County, Indiana. In filing year 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 1% to Illinois, and 1% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Putnam County Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 41 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $17K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $605K (2021) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of the Wabash Valley Inc Brazil, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $356,295 |
| Putnam County Museum Inc Greencastle, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $109,274 |
| City of Greencastle Greencastle, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $97,685 |
| Putnam County Public Library Greencastle, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $67,822 |
| Ivy Tech Foundation Terre Hautegreencastle Indianapolis, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $66,986 |
| Depauw University Greencastle, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $55,167 |
| Ivy Tech Community College Terre Haute, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $50,055 |
| Heritage Preservation Society of Putnam County Greencastle, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $50,000 |
| Greencastle Community School Corporation Greencastle, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $47,750 |
| Beyond Homeless Inc Greencastle, IN | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $44,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,061,961 | $5,874,184 | $2,541,901 | $1,395,456 | 41 | $2,837,210 |
| 2023 | $45,730,197 | $6,369,856 | $2,180,283 | $868,682 | 37 | $1,667,023 |
| 2022 | $37,518,781 | $3,245,695 | $2,040,762 | $819,578 | 39 | $2,213,008 |
| 2021 | $43,544,042 | $2,747,823 | $2,198,228 | $605,123 | 38 | $1,840,783 |
| 2020 | $37,657,249 | $2,474,844 | $1,871,389 | $662,255 | 27 | $1,533,401 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to partner with those who give to enrich quality of life and strengthen community for this and future generations. Its stated Community Impact and Small Grants areas of interest include animal welfare, arts and culture, civic and community, economic development, education, environment, health and human services, nonprofit capacity building, recreation, and youth leadership.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it also offers matching dollars to help nonprofits establish or build endowments, encourages youth philanthropy, and provides workshops and related support for local nonprofits, churches, and government units.
Examples of grantees’ work include the YMCA of Wabash Valley, which describes its mission as building healthy spirit, mind, and body for all; Putnam County Museum, whose mission is preserving the county’s history and artifacts; and Beyond Homeless, which provides shelter and related services to people and families transitioning from homelessness to independence. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $1,395,456. Grant amounts ranged from $5,603 to $356,295, with a median of $15,808. The largest awards included $356,295 to YMCA of the Wabash Valley, $109,274 to Putnam County Museum, $97,685 to the City of Greencastle, $67,822 to Putnam County Public Library, and $66,986 to Ivy Tech Foundation Terre Haute-Greencastle.
The foundation’s website describes three grant opportunities for organizations. Community Impact Grants are competitive and require an initial Letter of Intent; qualified applicants may then be invited to submit a full application. The 2026 cycle’s LOI period ran January 12–February 27, applications were due March 16–April 24, and award notifications were scheduled for June; this cycle has passed. Small Grants support one-time expenses and immediate needs, with requests under $5,000 accepted on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis while funds remain. Applicants may receive one Small Grant per calendar year; requests for emergencies or immediate needs receive priority. Youth Grants of $750 or less support projects benefiting Putnam County, including youth-led initiatives and, beginning in 2026, youth-serving nonprofits; applications are accepted year-round, and organizations may receive one per calendar year.
Community Impact applicants must serve Putnam County and be qualifying tax-exempt nonprofits or governmental entities, including public schools, applying for charitable purposes. Small Grant applicants must be Putnam County nonprofits or governmental entities applying for charitable purposes. Prior recipients must meet PCCF reporting requirements to apply again. Small Grants cannot sustain year-to-year operating or programming costs, and requests that contribute to a new ongoing expense must explain future sustainability.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following directors: Amanda Laney, Ami Pennington, Anthony Tillman, Austin Malayer, Cynthia Mattox, David Murray, Dianna Whitlock, Jane Huge, Jay Alcorn, and Jenna Lanham.
Putnam County Community Foundation Inc is led by Neysa Meyer, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 18 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Neysa Meyer
Executive Director
Executive Director - → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$90K (2022) → $115K (2024)
Marianne Savage
President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Huge
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Gould
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Tillman
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Laney
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Austin Malayer
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dianna Whitlock
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Lanham
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Hartman
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Mattox
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Murray
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Alcorn
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ami Pennington
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Scott
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Jackson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Beasley
Vice President
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Bieniek
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Dakota Everts (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Kathleen Knaul (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Brandon Wells (2020–2022) — Executive Director -
- Former: Jeff McCall (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Kate Knaul (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Greg Linton (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Carolyn Mann (2022) — Director
- Former: Alan Zerkel (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Jeffrey Blaydes (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Kiger (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jim Jackson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Liz Cheatham (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mike Goss (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Brad McClure (2021) — Director
- Former: Mitch Proctor (2020) — Director
- Former: Phil Gick (2020) — President
- Former: Rick Bittles (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Russell Harvey (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $115K, to Neysa Meyer (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Putnam County Community Foundation Inc
How much does Putnam County Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Putnam County Community Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $869K across 37 grants.
What is Putnam County Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Putnam County Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,808, and its average grant was $34,036, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Putnam County Community Foundation Inc that year got $29K on average.
Where does Putnam County Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Putnam County Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Greencastle, IN (26 grants), Indianapolis, IN (3 grants), Cloverdale, IN (2 grants) and Rockford, IL (2 grants).
Who are Putnam County Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Putnam County Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include YMCA of the Wabash Valley Inc ($356,295), Putnam County Museum Inc ($109,274) and City of Greencastle ($97,685), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Putnam County Community Foundation Inc?
Putnam County Community Foundation Inc reported $50.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.9M.
What does Putnam County Community Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to partner with those who give to enrich quality of life and strengthen community for this and future generations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Putnam County Community Foundation Inc?
Submit a Letter of Intent through the foundation’s grants portal for Community Impact Grants and wait for an invitation to apply. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Putnam County Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Putnam County Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1159916. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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