United Way of Putnam County Inc
Create awareness of human service needs in Putnam county, solicit donations from individuals and businesses to meet these needs, collect these funds and then distribute them to the service providers operating in the county.
United Way of Putnam County Inc at a glance
In short: United Way of Putnam County Inc gave $89K across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $18K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $89,200
- +113.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $17,840
- +70.5% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $15,200
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to United Way of Putnam County Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from United Way of Putnam County Inc
Who United Way of Putnam County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Family Support Serv of W Centr IN ($27K). Together the top 5 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2019) to $89K (2021). In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $89K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Support Serv of W Centr IN Greencastle, IN | Covid 19 Assistance | $26,500 |
| Friends of Putnam County Library Imagination Library Project Greencastle, IN | Covid 19 Assistance | $25,000 |
| Edge 21 Greencastle, IN | Covid 19 Assistance | $15,200 |
| Gobin United Methodist Church Greencastle, IN | Covid 19 Assistance | $12,500 |
| Phil the Need Greencastle, IN | Covid 19 Assistance | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $86,098 | $229,732 | $89,200 | 5 | $5,624 |
| 2020 | $710,799 | $351,150 | $162,780 | $41,850 | 4 | $16,285 |
| 2019 | $571,338 | $83,632 | $81,233 | $27,000 | Total only | $17,037 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About United Way of Putnam County Inc
Based on IRS filings
United Way of Putnam County Inc is a public charity, based in Indianapolis, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $89K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
United Way of Putnam County Inc is led by Heather Taylor, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Heather Taylor
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathy L. Tipton
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James E. Pritchard
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abbi Sampson
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Monnett
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Cox
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Nancy Michael (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Shane Johnson (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Bruce Bernhardt (2019) — Director
- Former: John Carrigan (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Putnam County Inc
How much does United Way of Putnam County Inc give each year?
United Way of Putnam County Inc gave $89K across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $42K across 4 grants.
What is United Way of Putnam County Inc's typical grant size?
United Way of Putnam County Inc's median grant in 2021 was $15,200, and its average grant was $17,840, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990.
Where does United Way of Putnam County Inc give grants?
United Way of Putnam County Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Greencastle, IN (5 grants).
Does United Way of Putnam County Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Putnam County Inc's 2021 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Covid 19 Assistance" (5 grants).
Who are United Way of Putnam County Inc's largest grantees?
United Way of Putnam County Inc's largest 2021 grantees include Family Support Serv of W Centr IN ($26,500), Friends of Putnam County Library Imagination Library Project ($25,000) and Edge 21 ($15,200), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What is United Way of Putnam County Inc's EIN?
United Way of Putnam County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6074100. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2021
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