Philanthropic Services

Nearly everyone wants to leave the world a better place. Many people wish to leave a legacy. Community Foundations are the most flexible and wide-ranging philanthropic service organizations available. The Putnam County Community Foundation can be your expert partner to make your philanthropy meaningful and fun. Our philanthropic experts are here to help you achieve your charitable goals. We can assist you with:

Assurance Your Cause Will Be Supported as Intended
The Community Foundation exists to serve the charitable intentions of its donors. By establishing a fund at the Community Foundation, you need have no concerns that your gift will be used for other than its intended purposes.  

Strategic Impact
Our involvement in the community puts us in touch with issues, goals, and activities in the community. The Community Foundation can help you achieve your charitable goals in ways you may not have dreamed possible.

Personal Involvement With Your Cause
The Community Foundation can help donors learn about the issues of most importance to them and can connect them to like-minded organizations, resources, and other philanthropists. We can arrange site visits and tours of different charities and provide the information you desire.

Family Philanthropy
There is very little that is more satisfying than doing good works together as a family. Family philanthropy is an effective tool to communicate and share family values, even across generations.

Education
The Community Foundation can provide personalized grant-making services, offering information, research, and referral information on areas of particular interest to you. We can help donors experience the fruits of their labors with site visits and progress reports.