Putnam County

Community Foundation of Putnam County is dedicated to enhancing the well-being and vitality of Putnam County through strategic philanthropy and collaborative initiatives.

We engage with local nonprofits, civic leaders, and residents to identify key issues and mobilize resources to develop effective solutions. Grants are made annually to Putnam County nonprofit organizations with missions that support education, food security, health services, environmental stewardship, and cultural enrichment. Funds for these Community Grants are raised through the generosity of individual donors, fund holders, and donations from the annual Garden Party.

By leveraging the collective power of our community, we aspire to build a brighter future for Putnam County—one that is inclusive, resilient, and full of opportunities for all. Join us in our mission to uplift and transform lives in Putnam County and together, let’s create a legacy of generosity and impact.

2024 Community Grant Highlights
Putnam County

Desmond-Fish Public Library

$55,000
In Grants Awarded
to Putnam
Nonprofits

Camp Herrlich

17
Grants Awarded to Putnam Nonprofits

Second Chance Foods

Putnam Service Dogs, Inc.

Donate to the Putnam County Fund.

“The members of the Putnam Advisory Board are deeply engaged with the community and serve or have served on the boards of many local institutions.”

Nathaniel Prentice
Advisory Committee Member

Putnam County Advisory Committee

Robert J. Cotter – Chair

T. Jefferson Cunningham III

Peter Hofmann, M.D.

Tatiana Kaletsch

Kenneth Kearney

Frank E. Lucente, M.D.

Melanie Matero

Friedrike Merck

Frederick Osborn III

Nathaniel S. Prentice

Lisa Hunter Rasic

Anita Rice