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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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.