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Please note that government agencies are eligible as well, but are not all listed below.
Putnam County
Nonprofit Organizations
The Putnam County Community Foundation has worked very hard to provide us with a list of known eligible nonprofits. If you see a problem or have a question, please do not hesitate to contact Dean Gambill at 765.653.4978, or at dgambill@pcfoundation.org.
To add a Putnam County nonprofit organization to the list, please contact Dean and provide documentation from the IRS, showing that the organization is active and a 501 (c) 3 public nonprofit organization.
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911 PET RESCUE
Animal protection and welfare
COMPANION DOGS PLUS
Rescue and train dogs for service, therapy, and companionship
CREEKSIDE ANIMAL RESCUE INC.
Provides shelter & care for animals via a network of foster homes.
HELPING PAWZ ANIMAL RESCUE AND OUTREACH INC
Animal protection and welfare
HUMANE SOCIETY OF PUTNAM COUNTY, INC.
Animal protection and shelter
STOP PET OVERPOPULATION TODAY, INC.
Dedicated to providing safe, convenient, and affordable spay/neuter services to the community.
THE ARC FOSTERCARE PROGRAM
Foster care and adoption program for abandoned animals
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FRIENDS OF THE PUTNAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Provides support for the Putnam County Public Library.
GARY AND LINDA HUBER FUND FOR ARTS AND LEARNING, INC
Raise money and make grants to support arts education in the Greencastle Community School Corporation
GREENCASTLE ARTS COUNCIL, INC.
Promote the arts in Greencastle.
GREENCASTLE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, INC.
Support the Greencastle Chamber Orchestra.
GREENCASTLE MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOSTERS INC.
A group supporting the Greencastle music program.
GREENCASTLE SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL, INC.
Provides weekly summer concerts in Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church.
HERITAGE PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF PUTNAM COUNTY INDIANA, INC.
Protects Putnam County's historic assets through action, advocacy, and education.
INDIANA UNITED METHODIST HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC.
A non-profit organization established to preserve the history of Indiana United Methodists. The Society pursues its
PUTNAM COUNTY MUSEUM, INC.
To collect, preserve and interpret the natural, historical, and cultural heritage of Putnam County through education,
PUTNAM COUNTY PLAYHOUSE, INC.
To provide the people of the county and the surrounding area with the opportunity to participate in and enjoy live
The CASTLE (Putnam County Coalition for Education and the Creative Arts)
Partners with teachers in Putnam County Schools to reinvigorate the curriculum through an integrated art.
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BAINBRIDGE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY
Supports the improvement of the Town of Bainbridge.
CLOVERDALE MAIN STREET
Downtown Cloverdale development.
GREENCASTLE-PUTNAM COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC
Increases economic development in Greencastle and Putnam County.
GREENCASTLE CIVIC LEAGUE
Beautification, clean up, cultural development and general improvement of life in Greencastle, Indiana.
MAIN STREET GREENCASTLE INC
Downtown Greencastle development.
ROACHDALE REVITALIZATION COOPERATIVE ALLIANCE, INC.
Roachdale economic development
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AREA 30 CAREER CENTER
Area 30 Career Center provides career and technical education (CTE) to high school students.
CASTLEMAKERS, INC.
An innovative community of makers in Putnam County who promote and encourage scientific and creative skills.
CLOVERDALE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
Public school system serving Putnam County's Cloverdale Township. Includes Cloverdale High School, Middle School
CLOVERDALE COMMUNITY DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS
Raise money and award scholarships to graduates of Cloverdale Community School Corporation
DEPAUW UNIVERSITY
Residential liberal arts college with a school of music
GREENCASTLE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
Public school system serving Putnam County's Greencastle Township and Madison Township. Includes Greencastle
GREENCASTLE ALUMNI DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS INC
Raise money and award scholarships to graduates of the Greencastle Community School Corporation
INDIANA EXTENSION HOMEMAKERS’ ASSOCIATION INC
To educate Indiana homemakers
NATIONAL COLLEGE ATHLETE HONOR SOCIETY INC
Established to recognize college student athletes who earn a varsity letter in at least one sport while maintaining a
NORTH PUTNAM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Dedicated to promoting the fellowship of all former students, friends, and teachers associated with North Putnam
NORTH PUTNAM DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS
Raise money and award scholarships to graduates of the North Putnam Community School Corporation
NORTH PUTNAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
Public school system serving Putnam County's Russell Township, Franklin Township, Jackson Township, Clinton
PEACE LUTHERAN PRIVATE SCHOOL
A Pre-K to 5th grade school that seeks to provide a quality, Christian education.
SF-TH INC
Publishes the Science Fiction Studies Journal
SOUTH PUTNAM CENTRAL ELEMENTRY PTO
South Putnam Central Elementary parent teacher organization
SOUTH PUTNAM COMMUNITY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Fundraising and distribution for South Putnam Community School Corporation
SOUTH PUTNAM COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION
Public school system serving Washington Township, Warren Township, Jefferson Township, and Marion Township.
THE READING IMPROVEMENT CENTER INC
Tutoring program for students who need individual help with learning.
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SYCAMORE TRAILS RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC
Motivates, assists, enables, and coordinates local citizens in the conservation and development of natural, human, and economic resources
NORTH CENTRAL R. C. & D. ASSOCIATION INC.
Resource Conservation and Development
WILDLIFE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES INC
Dedicated to using wild animals that have been rescued to educate all ages across the country.
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JOHNSON NICHOLS HEALTH CLINIC INC
Provides healthcare for at risk individuals
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN INDIANA INC. DBA MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF PUTNAM COUNTY
Promotes community wide mental health and improves the quality of life of residents impacted by mental illness
P M H AMBULANCE INC
Ambulance service
PUTNAM COUNTY HOSPITAL
Hospital
PUTNAM COUNTY OPERATION LIFE, INC.
Provides emergency ambulance service to Putnam County
TEAM RIGGLE FOUNDATION, INC.
Fundraising program for Parkinson's disease research. Founded by DePauw's tennis coach.
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ASBURY TOWERS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, INC.
Residential and healthcare for senior citizens
BAINBRIDGE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC.
Provide fire protection services to Bainbridge and surrounding areas
BEYOND HOMELESS, INC.
Provides shelter and responds to the needs of community members who are experiencing homelessness or are at
CLOVERDALE COMMUNITY HOUSING, INC.
Provides housing assistance for low-income individuals.
COATESVILLE BUILDING CORP
CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER OF PUTNAM COUNTY, INC. (DBA Care-Net)
Support & encouragement for women with crisis pregnancies
EVERLASTING FOUNDATION
Family services in Bainbridge
FILLMORE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Provide fire protection services to Fillmore and surrounding areas.
FRIENDS OF THE GREENCASTLE FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC.
Provides monetary support to the fire department.
HOPES WAY, INC.
Free recreation center for special needs children and their families.
LAKELAND CENTER formerly HOPE HAVEN HORSE FARM, INC.
Provides equine therapy for handicapped individuals.
LITTLE OAKS RANCH, INC.
Provides a safe and peaceful atmosphere where at-risk youth and women can find a reprieve from the chaos of life.
MADISON TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Provide fire protection services to Madison Township
MARY ALLISON CHILDRENS TRUST
Provides assistance to needy children.
NEW LIFE CONNECTIONS
They tend to the various needs of the community with a primary focus on providing continuing support for those.
OPPORTUNITY HOUSING INC OF PUTNAM COUNTY
Provides low-cost housing for individuals in need.
PHIL THE NEED
Provides household furnishings to persons and families in need.
PUTNAM COUNTY CHAPLAINCY ASSOCIATION, INC.
Since 1982 area clergy and church lay members of Putnam County have band together to provide a Spiritual Care
PUTNAM COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, INC.
Provides services to individuals with disabilities so they can reach their optimum potential.
PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM, INC.
Disaster preparedness and relief
PUTNAM COUNTY COUNCIL ON THE AGING AND AGED, INC.
Assists senior citizens in all aspects of life, including providing the opportunity to serve others.
PUTNAM COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY
Food pantry for community members in need.
PUTNAM COUNTY FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, INC.
Establish, maintain, operate, and administer separate facilities to provide family support service and to cooperate and
PUTNAM COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Christian ministry founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and
REELSVILLE & WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC.
Fire department
RUSSELLVILLE AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC.
Provide fire protection services to Russellville and surrounding areas
SOCIAL PROMISE, INC.
Supports critical health and educational resources serving impoverished Ugandan communities.
TABLE TALK FOUNDATION FOR BETTER LIVING, INC.
Preservation and rehabilitation of the homes of our elderly, disabled and disadvantaged neighbors.
THE SON'S HELPING HANDS CORP
Free clothing ministry
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A KINETIC CHANGE, INC.
Creates recreational opportunities for youth in Putnam County.
BAINBRIDGE RECREATIONAL LEAGUE, INC.
Provides a community summer baseball program.
CLOVERDALE COMMUNITY YOUTH LEAGUE, INC.
Youth sports complex
FRIENDS OF THE PARK
Promotes tourism to Russellville, Roachdale and Bainbridge through festivals & events, provides summer programs.
FRIENDS OF THE PARK ASSOCIATION OF PUTNAM COUNTY, INC.
Provides public recreation facilities for Putnam County
FRIENDS OF THE PUTNAM COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Provides support for the Putnam County Public Library
GREENCASTLE FOOTBALL PARENTS CLUB, INC.
Recreation, sports, leisure, athletics
GREENCASTLE YOUTH FOOTBALL. INC.
Provides a community youth football program.
GREENCASTLE YOUTH BASEBALL
Provide a community baseball program.
INDIANA EVENTING ASSOCIATION -- 35-1792895
To promote the sport of Eventing in the State of Indiana, to educate members and the public.
PUTNAM COUNTY SWIM TEAM
Based on years of successful operation and growth as Greencastle Summer Swim, the goal is to extend the same
RUSSELLVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER
Provides youth service and a space for recreation and local clubs and organizations.
SOUTH PUTNAM BASKETBALL BOOSTERS
Supports South Putnam basketball.
SOUTH PUTNAM YOUTH FOOTBALL INCORPORATED
Football league for Putnam County youth
SOUTH PUTNAM YOUTH LEAGUE, INC.
Provides a community youth athletic program.
WEST CENTRAL INDIANA COMMUNITY TENNIS ASSOCIATION
Governing body for tennis in West Central Indiana.
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BAGOS, INC.
Bagos, home of Coffee & Christ ministry, is a Christian, non-profit coffee house/bagel shop striving to share the
CHRISTFEST INDIANA, INC. 47-4078124
Christ fest is an annual Christian concert with a purpose of igniting faith and promoting unity in the body of Christ.
GOBIN MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Summer Enrichment Program -- six-week summer program for at-risk youth
Indiana Prison College Fund -- women in prison are assisted to earn a college degree.
Building Bridges out of Poverty -- educational life skills program for adults
TALKS Mentoring Program -- adults mentor youth through structured program
SEEDLINE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Seedline International gives the local church the opportunity to place their fingerprints on the mission field by way.
ST ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
The Non-Food Pantry -- Distributes household products that food stamps do not pay for
GREENCASTLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
SAWS Program -- Build ramps for handicapped persons in Putnam County
WEE WORSHIP DAYCARE MINISTRY, INC.
Wee Worship Daycare Ministry is an unlicensed registered ministry located in New Mayesville Indiana.
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4-H CLUBS & AFFILIATED 4-H ORGANIZATIONS (Putnam County Fairgrounds)
4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.
BOY SCOOUT TROOPS
Must have a fiscal sponsor that is a non-profit public charity, church, or unit of government.
FAMILY YOUTH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM INC.
They serve as an umbrella organization, hosting programs that more broadly serve the underprivileged populations
GIRL SCOUT TROOPS
Must have a fiscal sponsor that is a non-profit public charity, church, or unit of government.
PUTNAM COUNTY KIDS COUNT
Goal is to eventually provide a number of programs that will positively impact the youth of Putnam County in
PUTNAM COUNTY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, INC.
Prevents juvenile delinquency and provides advocacy to children who have suffered substantiated abuse
PUTNAM FRIEND OF YOUTH FOUNDATION, INC.
To provide for the physical, mental, spiritual and moral well-being of the youth of Putnam County.
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THE PUTNAM COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INC.
Partners with those who give to enrich the quality of life and strengthen community for this and future generations
CLOVERDALE INDIANA ENDOWMENT FUND
A private grantmaking foundation
NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCKHEADS INC.
A volunteer organization.
UNITED WAY OF PUTNAM COUNTY, INC.
Creates awareness of human service needs in Putnam County, solicits donations from individuals and businesses.