Putnam County Disaster Relief Fund
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
Purpose: Provides direct financial assistance to individuals and families in Putnam County who are facing the devastating effects of natural disasters.
Administrator: United Way of Putnam County
Geographic Scope: Putnam County, Ohio
Focus Areas:
The fund provides assistance for:
- Temporary housing
- Food
- Clothing
- Utility bills
- Home repairs
- Other urgent needs related to disaster recovery
Types of Disasters Covered:
- Floods
- Storms
- Tornadoes
- Other emergencies
Key Characteristics:
- Quick, compassionate support designed to help residents recover after natural disasters
- Direct relief approach ensuring assistance goes straight to those most affected
- Funded by donors, local organizations, and community partners
- Positioned as a lifeline for neighbors in need during times of crisis
Contact Information
- Address: 1800 N Perry Street Suite 109, PO BOX 472, Ottawa, Ohio 45875
- Phone: 419-523-4505
- Email: director@unitedwayputnam.org
What United Way of Putnam County Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 14
- Total given
- $132K
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Range
- $3,000–$21K
- By dollars: Ohio 100%. Top recipient cities: Ottawa, OH; Findlay, OH; Lima, OH.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 0% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Disaster relief
- Hardship
- Housing
- Community services
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