Community Foundation announces 2024 Share the Dream program

The Putnam County Community Foundation (PCCF) is preparing for the upcoming Share the Dream program which begins Tuesday, Oct. 1.

This year, PCCF’s Philanthropic Development Committee is offering an endowment building opportunity for 12 of its component funds that are working toward endowment status. Donors are encouraged to help eligible funds reach their fundraising goals during Share the Dream with the added incentive of available matching funding.

• Aiden Beadles Community Endowment

• Betty Hughes Memorial Fund

• Cloverdale Dollars for Scholars - John J. Whitaker Music Scholarship

• Greencastle Community Schools Educational Endowment

• J.R. and Ginger Scott Scholarship for Aviation

• Joyce G. Christiansen Scholarship

• Lisa Stringer Thies Memorial Scholarship

• Putnam County Knights of Columbus Scholarship

• Robert L. Harbison Family Scholarship Endowment

• SAC Scholarship Endowment

• Timothy E. Schroer Memorial Scholarship

• Tri Kappa Scholarship

“We are excited to see the impact of the eligible funds grow with the help of generous community members during the Share the Dream program,” said Neysa Meyer, executive director of the Putnam County Community Foundation. “The power of endowment can make an immeasurable difference to Putnam County. A $50,000 gift today can grow to $150,000 in 50 years even while providing over triple its initial value in grants to support the community.”

Share the Dream will run from Oct. 1-31. Eligible funds must receive qualifying donations totaling a minimum of $250 during the program dates to receive a portion of $30,000 endowment building grant. The first $500 in qualifying donations made will be matched dollar for dollar. Donations beyond the first $500 will be matched proportionally with the remaining match grant dollars across all participating funds.

All cash and check donations must be received at the Putnam County Community Foundation between 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1 and 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31. Checks dated or received outside the program dates will not qualify.

Online gifts may qualify if they are made between midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 1 and 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31 at pcfoundation.org.

Consider a gift to a fund listed above and help them increase their impact. Donations can be mailed to 2 S. Jackson St., Greencastle 46135, or can be made online at www.pcfoundation.org.

For additional information about Share the Dream, persons may contact Sarah Stone at sstone@pcfoundation.org or call the office at 653-4978.